Indonesia set the tone within the opening minute, forcing Mathew Ryan into a double save with Sandy Walsh striking from the edge of the box and Rafael Struick on the follow-up.

Australia took time to settle and it was only in the 21st minute that they had a first sighting of Indonesia’s goal, Harry Souttar with a point-blank shot that was fisted away by Maarten Paes following a corner kick.

The early Indonesia intensity had died down and at this point, Australia were firmly in control, forcing five corner kicks as they looked to utilise the towering presence of Souttar but the home defence thwarted every set piece.

As the match neared half-time, the visitors increased their tempo and created opportunities which saw Nestory Irankunda striking the post and Craig Goodwin warming the gloves of Paes.

The second half got off to a scrappy start and it wasn’t until the hour mark that either side were able to fashion a good chance, Goodwin’s powerful free-kick well caught by Paes.

Looking to seize the initiative, Graham Arnold introduced Adam Taggart for Mitchell Duke in the 66th minute and with his first touch, the Perth Glory FC forward slammed a shot from close range that forced Paes into a reflex save.

Indonesia were finding it difficult to get past the halfway line while Australia threatened again through substitute Awer Mabil, who nodded wide after he was found by Samuel Silvera with a cross from the left.

Shin Tae-yong sent on defensive reinforcements Wahyu Prasetyo and Pratama Arhan for the final 10 minutes of the match as Indonesia stood firm for yet another valuable point.