Lebanon 0-0 Indonesia Player Ratings: Kevin Diks Rated 7/10 as Tense Goalless Stalemate Ended in 0-0

This match was a real grind for both sides. A goalless draw that won't live long in the memory for its attacking. Instead, it was a gritty, physical encounter dominated by defenses and punctuated by a flurry of yellow cards. However, the match was just a friendly encounter between asian countries, but it looked like both the nations were playing for a spot in the prestigious competition. The fixture showed how every game of football must be played, despite its importance.

Both the Lebanon national football team and the Indonesia national football team seemed more intent on not losing than on actually winning. This was evident from the get-go in the Friendly International. For fans watching at The National Stadium, the game lacked any real rhythm or creative spark, which was seen on the faces on the dull faces in the crowd.

The midfield battle was intense but ultimately scrappy. What stood out to us was the sheer number of fouls and stoppages, which killed any momentum. Both managers rang the changes in the second half, but the fresh legs couldn't alter the narrative. The defenses held firm, and the attackers looked devoid of ideas, making a 0-0 draw a fair, if deeply unsatisfying, result.

Here are the Lebanon Vs Indonesia Player Ratings

Lebanon Player Ratings vs Indonesia

Here are Lebanon Player Ratings vs Indonesia

Goalkeeper

Mostafa Matar - 6.5: Commanded his area well enough and secured a clean sheet. In truth, he was rarely tested by a toothless Indonesian attack. A quiet night at the office, but you can't ask for more than a shutout.

Defenders

Khalil Khamis - 6.5: A solid and unremarkable performance, which is exactly what you want from a center-back. He played the full 90 minutes and was a key part of why the team didn't concede. No fuss, no mistakes.

Mohamad Safwan - 6.5: Did his job effectively for 83 minutes before being substituted. He was disciplined and held the defensive line well alongside his partners. A decent outing for the defender.

Hussein Al Zein - 6.0: He played the whole game but a late yellow card in the 89th minute soured his performance slightly. He looked a bit rash at times, and from our perspective, he was lucky not to get into more trouble.

Hussein Sharafeddine - 6.0: Picked up a yellow card in the first half which forced him to play with the handbrake on. He contributed to the clean sheet but his early booking was unnecessary and put his team under pressure.

Midfielders

Khoder Kaddour - 6.0: He was on the pitch for 65 minutes but struggled to make a meaningful impact. Worked hard but couldn't find the key to unlock the opposition's defense. An average performance.

Mohamad Haidar - 5.5: As captain, we expected more. He got a yellow card for a poor challenge and was hooked almost immediately after. He showed some fight, but his discipline and overall influence were disappointing.

Walid Shour - 6.5: One of the few who played the full match and put in a real shift. He was a workhorse in the middle, breaking up play and trying to move the ball forward. Lacked a creative edge, but his effort was commendable.

Forwards

Karim Darwich - 6.0: Ran the channels for 73 minutes but was largely isolated and ineffective. The service to him was poor, but he also failed to create anything for himself. A frustrating evening for the attacker.

Ramy Najjarine - 6.0: Much like his attacking partner, he had a very quiet game. He was subbed off after 65 minutes having offered very little goal threat. A performance he will want to forget quickly.

Substitutes

Daniel Lajud - 6.0: Came on for Kaddour but couldn't change the game's complexion.

Karim Mekkaoui - 6.0: Replaced Najjarine but found it just as difficult to get involved.

Gabriel Bitar - 6.0: Brought on for the captain Haidar but had little impact.

Mohammad Masri - N/A: A late cameo with little time to do anything.

Ali Tneich - N/A: Introduced late on and didn't see much of the ball.

Jihad Ayoub - N/A: A very brief appearance before being subbed off himself.

Mohammad Al Hussaini - N/A: Came on in stoppage time.

Manager

M. Radulović - 6.0: His team was organized defensively, earning a clean sheet. However, they offered absolutely nothing going forward. His substitutions failed to provide the needed spark, resulting in a dull, goalless draw.

Indonesia Player Ratings vs Lebanon

Here are Indonesia Player Ratings vs Lebanon

Goalkeeper

Emil Audero - 6.5: Just like his opposite number, he had a very quiet night. He claimed a few crosses and distributed the ball adequately. A clean sheet is a clean sheet, but he was a spectator for large parts of the game.

Defenders

Kevin Diks - 7.0: Our man of the match. A commanding performance at the back for the full 90 minutes. He was strong in the tackle, read the game well, and was a calming presence in a scrappy match. Easily the best player on the pitch.

Jay Idzes - 6.5: The captain led the defense well and was solid for almost the entire game. However, a needless yellow card deep into stoppage time takes the shine off his performance. A good display of leadership let down by a moment of indiscipline.

Calvin Verdonk - 6.0: Put in a decent 60-minute shift before being part of a mass substitution. He was solid defensively and didn't put a foot wrong. A perfectly acceptable performance.

Dean James - 6.5: Played for 75 minutes and was a reliable part of the backline. He stuck to his defensive duties and helped ensure Lebanon's forwards had a frustrating night. Solid work.

Midfielders

Joey Pelupessy - 6.5: Went the distance and acted as the midfield anchor. He did the dirty work well, breaking up play and shielding his defense. He offered very little creativity going forward, though.

Ricky Kambuaya - 5.5: A very anonymous 60 minutes. He failed to get on the ball and influence the game in any meaningful way. It was no surprise to see him substituted as the coach searched for answers.

Yakob Sayuri - 6.5: Full of running for 90 minutes, but his final ball was consistently lacking. We can't fault his effort and work rate, but he couldn't produce a moment of quality to break the deadlock.

Miliano Jonathans - 6.5: Looked a bit more lively than some of his teammates during his 84 minutes. He tried to take players on but was often crowded out. A decent effort without any end product.

Forwards

Stefano Lilipaly - 5.5: Completely missing in action for his hour on the pitch. He was isolated and struggled to get into the game. A really disappointing display from a player we expected more from.

Mauro Zijlstra - 5.5: Like his fellow attacker, he offered no threat whatsoever. He was easily handled by the Lebanese defense and was rightly subbed off. The attack was a real problem area for Indonesia.

Substitutes

Adrian Wibowo - 6.0: Came on for Lilipaly but fared no better.

Eliano Reijnders - 6.0: Replaced Kambuaya and brought some fresh energy, but no breakthrough.

Marselino Ferdinan - 6.0: Couldn't provide the attacking spark that Zijlstra lacked.

Thom Haye - 6.5: Looked tidy on the ball after coming on for Verdonk.

Yance Sayuri - N/A: Came on for James with 15 minutes to go.

Ramadhan Sananta - N/A: A late sub for Jonathans.

Manager

P. Kluivert - 6.0: His side was defensively sound, which is a credit to his organization. However, the attack was nonexistent. His sweeping changes on the hour mark showed he was unhappy, but they ultimately failed to change the result.

Sportsdunia's Player of the Match is Kevin Diks