Indonesia U-20 secured qualification for the 2027 AFC U-20 Asian Cup after defeating Australia 2-0 in the decisive Group H encounter at Laos New National Stadium on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The victory also confirmed Indonesia as group winners with seven points, completing an impressive qualification campaign.

The Garuda squad started the match with confidence, applying pressure and creating dangerous situations through an aggressive approach. Their efforts were rewarded in the 28th minute when Theodore Evan Leeming converted a delivery from Zahaby Gholy. Evan produced a clever finish that went beyond the Australian goalkeeper before he completed the move with a diving header to give Indonesia the lead.

Australia threatened to level the score before halftime after Indonesia briefly lost possession, but the opportunity went unfinished. Indonesia continued to remain dangerous after the break, although several chances to extend their advantage were missed. Evan sent a left-footed effort wide in the 52nd minute, while Algazani Dwi also tested the Australian goalkeeper with a long-range attempt nine minutes later.

Australia increased the pressure during the final stages as they serched for an equaliser, but Indonesia's resilience remained intact. The hosts eventually sealed the victory in stoppage time when Amar Brkic scored in the 90th minute plus two. The result lifted Indonesia to the top of Group H and officially secured their place in the 2027 AFC U-20 Asian Cup finals in China.