en.malanginspirasi.com – The Indonesia national futsal team suffered a 0-2 loss to Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) in their second Group A match of the VI Copa das Nações de Futsal 2026 on Saturday morning, October 17, 2026 (WIB) at the Max Rosenmann Arena.
The result left the Garuda squad, coached by Hector Souto, bottom of Group A with zero points after previously falling 0-3 to hosts Brazil.
Indonesia failed to score a single goal across both group matches and was eliminated from semifinal contention.
Cape Verde finished as group runners-up and advanced to the last four, where they will face Afghanistan.
The result quickly sparked discussion on X as many users expressed shock at the outcome, particularly given the ranking gap.
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“Indonesia’s futsal team lost again, this time 0-2 to Cape Verde. Failed to reach the Copa das Nações semifinals. Rank 14 beaten by rank 133. What do you think — mental issue, tactical problem, or simply an underrated opponent?” @KeenS_777.
“What happened, Coach Hector? This doesn’t look like the team we know,” while sharing a news link about the match. @buyatriharmoko,
“Cape Verde’s national futsal team was only formed in 2026, but their squad is mostly filled with players based abroad… FT: Cabo Verde 2-0 Indonesia.” @FaktaSepakbola
The post received hundreds of likes.
Other users highlighted the early goals and called for evaluation after two goalless defeats, while some noted that Cape Verde’s overseas experience made them a tougher side than the rankings suggested.
Match Report
Both teams searched for openings in the early stages.
Cape Verde broke the deadlock in the 6th minute through Wilson Cabral (some reports name Fabio Miguel Semedo Barros/Fabio Barros).
Just one minute later, Fred Alexandre (also referred to as Fred Almeida) doubled the lead to 2-0.
Indonesia pushed for a response in the remainder of the first half and throughout the second period.
Players including Syauqi Saud, Yogi Saputra, Ronal Drion, and Samuel Eko created several chances, but their shots either went wide or were saved by the Cape Verde goalkeeper.
The African side remained solid defensively until the final whistle confirmed the 0-2 scoreline.
Head coach Hector Souto expressed deep disappointment.
“One of the most disappointing defeats in the two years I have been leading the Indonesian national team,” he wrote on his personal Instagram. He criticized the team’s approach in the opening 10 minutes, saying they “gifted” that period to the opponents, although he noted some positive aspects in the final 20 minutes of play.
Indonesia will still play a fifth-place match against Peru.
