Indonesia–Malaysia football rivalry
Overview
As of December 2019, the Indonesian men's national team is ranked 173th in the world by FIFA while the Malaysian is ranked 154th. Indonesia and Malaysia men's national football team are among the strongest football team in Southeast Asia region with Indonesian have emerged runner up in 5 out of 12 edition of regional football competition AFF Suzuki Cup. On the other hand, the Malaysian winning in 2010 and became runner up in the other 3 edition of the tournament. However, both team still has little achievement at the Asian and World level with Indonesia appearance in Asian Cup only 4 out of 17 edition while Malaysia qualified for just 3 time. In the past, both countries men's national team also qualified for Olympic tournament with Indonesia in 1964 and Malaysia in 1972 and 1980, albeit they later withdrew in 1980 edition.
Historical reasons for the rivalry
Indonesia and Malaysia are two neighbouring Southeast Asian countries that share close similarities in various aspect. Both Indonesian and Malaysian are mutually intelligible which derive from Malay language, and with their close proximity the culture and history are intertwine. Furthermore, both country are Muslim majority and member of OIC. However, despite of this shared similarities, there are diplomatic issues and complexities that made the relationship between this two countries problematic which in turn has contributed to the intense association football rivalry between both countries.
Due to the existing complex relationship between this two nation, football matches are viewing as source of national pride and honour, with terminology referring to the other such as Musuh Tradisi (Traditional Enemy) in Malaysia and Musuh Bebuyutan (Hereditary Enemy) or Rival Abadi (Eternal Rival) in Indonesia.[1][2][3]. There are also mutual perceptions that losing to the other team is considered as an embarrassment and unacceptable[4].
Although the rivalry has existed since the foundation of Malaysia, it was noted that the nature of the rivalry started to evolved to great enmity by the year 2009. During this period of various diplomatic issue such as Ambalat territorial dispute, and claim on cultural heritage emerged which in turn gave rise to anti-Malaysianism from Indonesian side. Since then, matches between this two countries men's national football team at all level of age are famed for high turnout by fans and always marred with controversy and drama. In addition, football fans from both countries view and acknowledge each other as their biggest football rival with 62% of Goal Malaysia' readers voting Indonesia as their national football team biggest rival over neighboring Singapore[5]. Due to the fierceness of the rivalry, in 2016, Fox Sports Asia dubbed the rivalry as "Asia’s top 5 football rivalries[6]
Notable Matches
AFF Suzuki 2010 Final
During the first leg of the final AFF Suzuki 2010 in Kuala Lumpur, the Indonesian player walk off the pitch in the protest of alleged use of laser pointer by Malaysian fans in which later resume after six minutes halted. The match ended 3-0 for Malaysia victory over Indonesia. During the return leg in Jakarta, similar incident happened with Malaysian goalkeeper Khairul Fahmi Che Mat became the main target. Malaysia eventually win the Final with 4-2 on aggregate despite losing the second leg 2-1.
2011 SEA Games Final
Malaysia emerge victory through penalty shootout 3-4 after tied 1-1 in the Gold Medal match in the football event of the 2011 SEA Games hosted by Indonesia. Rampant anti Malaysia sentiments during the biennial sporting event was exhibit by the host and spectators towards Malaysian contingent in particularly the football team. Due to the hostile reception by the Indonesian fans, Malaysian football team were escort to the 100 000 full pack Gelora Bung Karno stadium in armored vehicle "Barracudas". Angered by shortage of ticket, Indonesian fans also burnt ticket booth and besieged the media centre. In addition, the final match also saw two Indonesian fans died due to the stampede.
2022 World Cup / 2023 Asian Cup Second Round Qualifiers Group G
During the opening match of the Group G 2022 World Cup/2023 Asian Cup second round qualifiers at Stadium Gelora Bung Karno, the game was brought to temporary halt as section of Indonesian fans throw bottles, smoke bombs and flares at the Malaysian supporters. As the match resume, Malaysia manage to score a goal to beat Indonesia 2-3. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) later made an official complaint to the FIFA which decided to fine PSSI US$ 450000 for the incident. At the returning leg in Bukit Jalil which ended 2-0 for Malaysian victory, fans of both countries clashed again resulting with 41 people of which consists of 27 Malaysian and 17 Indonesian being arrested by Malaysian police.
| Indonesia Wins | 31 |
| Draws | 18 |
| Malaysia Wins | 26 |
| Total | 73 |
References[edit]
- ↑ Aziman Rosdi (25 August 2017). "KL2017: Ayuh penyokong Malaysia, Indonesia usah buat kecoh". Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ↑ Krisnadefa, Edu (5 September 2019). "HEADLINE: Timnas Indonesia Vs Malaysia, Duel Sengit Rival Abadi di Kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2022". Liputan6. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ↑ "Cerita Rivalitas Panas Timnas Indonesia dengan Malaysia Sejak Tahun 1957". bola.com. 4 September 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ↑ "WATCH: Indonesia vs Malaysia – Experts explain why Derbi Nusantara is the biggest rivalry in ASEAN". Fox Sports Asia. September 16, 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ↑ "Goal Malaysia readers pick Indonesia as Harimau Malaya's biggest rivals". Goal.com. 29 December 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ↑ "Asia's top 5 football rivalries". Fox Sports Asia. December 6, 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
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