Ten-man Saudi Arabia survive late red card against fighting Indonesia

Saudi Arabia fought back to earn a 3-2 win over Indonesia in Group B of Asia's World Cup qualifiers.

'Home side' Indonesia started the game with a healthy dose of Dutch-Indonesian players, with right-back Yakob Sayuri, winger Beckham Putra, and striker Ricky Kambuaya the only non-Dutch starters in Patrick Kluivert's team. The former Ajax and Barcelona striker missed a couple of key players in Jeddah, including goalkeeper Emil Audero.

Kevin Diks had put Indonesia ahead from the spot in the 11th minute but Saleh Abu Al-Shamat levelled six minutes later before Al-Brikan scored either side of halftime to secure the points despite a second Diks penalty two minutes from time.

Saudi Arabia next face Iraq in Jeddah on Tuesday and know that a win over Graham Arnold's side will guarantee their place in December's draw for the finals.

Indonesia and Iraq will face one another on Saturday.