7M - Indonesia 0-1 Bulgaria: John Herdman's side fall in FIFA Series final despite dominant possession

Bulgaria claimed a 1-0 victory over Indonesia in the FIFA Series final held at Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno on March 30 2026. Marin Petkov's 37th-minute penalty proved decisive as the European side secured the trophy.

Indonesia controlled the match with 71 percent possession compared to Bulgaria's 29 percent. However, the home side struggled to convert dominance into clear chances. The Garuda recorded six shots with only one on target while three went wide and two struck the woodwork.

Bulgaria under coach Aleksander Dimitrov demonstrated greater efficiency. They registered nine attempts with four on target and converted one into a goal. Indonesia head coach John Herdman acknowledged that finishing remains a key area for improvement despite his team's ability to build attacks effectively.

Second-half substitutions including Dony Tri Pamungkas and Beckham Putra enhanced Indonesia's offensive play. Yet the team could not find an equalizer. Herdman confirmed he will focus on addressing the finishing issues ahead of future matches.