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Aston Villa defeats Indonesia All Stars 3-1 in Jakarta pre‑season friendly
Aston Villa won 3-1 against Indonesia All Stars at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta on 1 August 2026. Villa’s goals came from Emiliano Buendía (3rd minute), Ross Barkley (45th minute) and Brian Madjo (57th minute). Indonesia’s lone goal was scored by Arkhan Kaka in the 83rd minute.
Alejandro Garnacho made his debut for Villa, started the match and played the first 45 minutes. After the game he posted on Instagram: “First start after three months. Happy to be enjoying football again,” a message widely read as a subtle dig at his parent club Chelsea. Coach Unai Emery praised the win and said he was optimistic about rebuilding the squad. Goalkeeper James Wright said the Indonesian tour was a valuable experience and complimented the opposition. Indonesia All Stars coach Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto highlighted his team’s bravery and tactical discipline, especially in covering Garnacho. Midfielder Jordy Wehrmann suffered a shoulder injury during the match and was taken to hospital.
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Alejandro Garnacho · Arkhan Kaka · Aston Villa · Aston Villa Football Club · Gelora Bung Karno Stadium · Indonesia All Stars · Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto · Unai Emery
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Alejandro Garnacho made his Aston Villa debut, started the match and played the first 45 minutes, then posted on Instagram “First start after three months. Happy to be enjoying football again.” www.birminghammail.co.uk · fdpradio.com · lacritica.com.ar · motorcyclesports.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Arkhan Kaka scored the only goal for Indonesia All Stars in the 83rd minute. www.viva.co.id · www.jpnn.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Goalkeeper James Wright said the Indonesian tour was a valuable experience and praised the opposition. sport.harianjogja.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Garnacho’s Instagram post was interpreted by fans and media as a subtle dig at his parent club Chelsea. readchelsea.com · lacritica.com.ar · www.birminghammail.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Unai Emery said he was optimistic about Villa’s rebuild after the win. www.birminghammail.co.uk · news.republika.co.id · bola.okezone.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Villa’s goals were scored by Emiliano Buendía (3rd minute), Ross Barkley (45th minute) and Brian Madjo (57th minute). en.tempo.co · www.birminghammail.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Indonesia All Stars midfielder Jordy Wehrmann suffered a shoulder injury during the match and was taken to hospital. bola.okezone.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Aston Villa beat Indonesia All Stars 3-1 in a pre‑season friendly at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta on 1 August 2026. en.tempo.co · www.birminghammail.co.uk · news.republika.co.id · www.isoccerng.com