Indonesia Futsal Shows Fighting Spirit Despite Loss to Spanish Club

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta – Indonesia’s national futsal team may have fallen 3–5 to Spanish side O Parrulo Ferrol FS in a friendly match at Concello de Chantada in Spain on Saturday morning, August 15, 2026, but the contest highlighted the Garuda squad’s resilience and ability to respond under pressure.

The team coached by Hector Souto struck early, with Reza Gunawan scoring in the first minute. Yet after gaining the lead, Indonesia eased off, allowing the Spanish hosts to dictate play. O Parrulo quickly turned the game around with goals from Jonathan Lucas Wartha Balbinot, David Bouzon Doce, and Diogo Da Rosa Schlemper, leaving Indonesia trailing 1–3 at halftime, Antara reported.

In the second half, Indonesia pressed harder through the flanks and showed determination to fight back. Although Brayan Cesar extended O Parrulo’s lead to 4–1, Indonesia responded immediately with strikes from Muhammad Sanjaya and M. Israr, narrowing the gap to 3–4 and raising hopes of a comeback.

However, O Parrulo’s composure in the final minutes proved decisive. Cesar scored again to seal the 5–3 victory, underscoring the Spanish club’s experience and efficiency.

Despite the defeat, the match offered valuable lessons for Indonesia’s futsal squad as part of their broader World Cup 2028 preparations. The ability to recover from setbacks and push back against a seasoned European opponent demonstrated progress in both tactical execution and mental resilience.

By framing the friendly as a test of adaptability rather than just the scoreline, Indonesia’s futsal team showed that even in defeat, the experience contributes to building a stronger foundation for future international competition. ***