Joey Pelupessy Wants the Indonesian National Team to End the FIFA Match Day with a Perfect Result

Indonesia National Football Team has the opportunity to conclude the June FIFA Match Day series with a perfect record when they host Mozambique at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta, on Tuesday 9 June 2026. Following their dominant 3-0 victory over Oman, the Garuda Squad is targeting a second consecutive win against Mozambique.

Indonesian midfielder Joey Pelupessy confirmed that the team is not only aiming to perform well, but also to deliver joy for supporters by securing a positive result against Mozambique.

"Our main target is to get through this match against Mozambique properly and make everyone happy," stated Joey Pelupessy during the pre-match press conference held at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK), Jakarta on Monday.

This optimism arose after Indonesia recorded A Historic Victory over Oman. The 3-0 result from their opening FIFA Match Day fixture did not only deliver a major confidence boost, it also ended a 38-year long wait for Indonesia to defeat the Middle Eastern side.

The next challenge now comes from Mozambique, an African nation recognised for their distinct playing characteristics. Pelupessy acknowledged this match will not run smoothly, even with Indonesia carrying momentum from their large prior win.

As explained by the Lommel SK player, Mozambique utilise a tactical system that will demand full readiness from every single member of the Indonesian squad. For this reason, the team is working to maximise their limited preparation time as effectively as possible.

Pelupessy revealed that training sessions have proceeded positively, with all players demonstrating high enthusiasm despite the cramped Match Schedule. This spirit is regarded as a critical asset to maintain the winning momentum built against Oman.

"We have to secure this second good result, because this will allow us to wrap up this training camp and this entire season on a strong positive note," he added.

Alongside discussing team targets, Pelupessy also highlighted encouraging progress within the Garuda squad. The integration of new young players is observed to have injected fresh energy while also strengthening the squad's overall depth.

This includes Matthew Baker, who made his official international debut during the win over Oman. Alongside Baker, Doni Tri Pamungkas and Mauro Zijlstra have also demonstrated fast adaptation to the national team's playing requirements and training methods.

For Pelupessy, the young players' ability to integrate quickly is an extremely positive signal for the future of Indonesian football. Healthy internal competition within the squad is expected to raise the overall standard of the national team long term.

"So from my perspective, this is very positive progress for the group. It is excellent that we have varied player profiles including these young talents in the squad, especially with how well they are able to adapt," he concluded.