Police fired tear gas in an attempt to disperse rioting fans on the pitch after hosts Arema were beaten 3-2 at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang on Saturday.
East Java police chief Nico Afinta said people died after being crushed and suffocated as they ran towards the same exit, with Afinta stating that 3,000 of the approximately 40,000 spectators in attendance had invaded the pitch initiating "riots".
It was initially reported that about 130 people had lost their lives, but officials later confirmed the death toll had climbed.
The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) launched an investigation into the tragedy, while FIFA's Infantino said in a statement: "The football world is in a state of shock following the tragic incidents that have taken place in Indonesia.
"This is a dark day for all involved in football and a tragedy beyond comprehension.
"I extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims who lost their lives following this tragic incident.
"Together with FIFA and the global football community, all our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, those who have been injured, together with the people of the Republic of Indonesia, the Asian Football Confederation, the Indonesian Football Association, and the Indonesian Football League, at this difficult time."
All remaining Liga 1 matches due to be staged over the weekend were suspended following the tragedy, while Arema have been banned from hosting games until the end of the season.
Police fired tear gas in an attempt to disperse rioting fans on the pitch after hosts Arema were beaten 3-2 at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang on Saturday.
East Java police chief Nico Afinta said people died after being crushed and suffocated as they ran towards the same exit.
Around 180 people were reportedly injured on a tragic day, with Afinta stating that 3,000 of the approximately 40,000 spectators in attendance had invaded the pitch initiating "riots".
It was initially reported that about 130 people had lost their lives, but officials later confirmed the death toll had climbed.
The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) launched an investigation into the cause of the crush and banned Arema from hosting games for the remainder of the season.
All remaining Liga 1 matches due to be staged weekend were suspended following the tragedy.
AFC president Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa said: "I am deeply shocked and saddened to hear such tragic news coming out of football-loving Indonesia and, on behalf of the AFC and the Asian football family, I send our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims, while expressing our speedy recovery wishes to the fans who have been injured in the incident and support to the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) and the clubs."
Indonesia is scheduled to host the 2023 Under-20 World Cup in May and June.
"We're sorry for this incident... this is a regrettable incident that 'injures' our football at a time when supporters can watch football matches from the stadium," Indonesian sports and youth minister, Zainudin Amali told Kompas.
"We will thoroughly evaluate the organisation of the match and the attendance of supporters. Will we return to banning supporters from attending the matches? That is what we will discuss."
Police fired tear gas in an attempt to disperse rioting fans who had stampeded on to the pitch after hosts Arema lost 3-2.
East Java police chief Nico Afinta said people died after being crushed and suffocated as they ran for the same exit.
Afinta said 3,000 of the approximately 40,000 spectators in attendance had invaded the pitch initiating "riots", forcing security and police to intervene with tear gas.
"That process caused shortness of breath [and] lack of oxygen and medical teams tried to do rescue efforts in the stadium," he said.
Images captured from inside the stadium show people desperately clambering over fences, while outside the stadium there were torched vehicles, including a police car.
Malang health chief Widjanto Widjoyo put the death toll at 129, based on information from hospitals within the area. Among those were at least two police officers.
The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) have announced an investigation into the cause of the crush and already banned Arema from hosting games for the remainder of the season.
"We regret the action of Arema supporters at Kanjuruhan Stadium," PSSI chairman Mochamad Iriawan said.
"We offer condolences and apologise to the victims' families and all parties for the incident."
PSSI also have suspended all Liga 1 matches for the weekend following the incident.
Police fired tear gas in an attempt to disperse rioting fans who had stampeded on to the pitch after hosts Arema lost 3-2.
East Java police chief Nico Afinta said people died after being crushed and suffocated as they ran for the same exit.
Afinta said 3,000 of the approximately 40,000 spectators in attendance had invaded the pitch initiating "riots", forcing security and police to intervene with tear gas.
"That process caused shortness of breath [and] lack of oxygen and medical teams tried to do rescue efforts in the stadium," he said.
Images captured from inside the stadium show people desperately clambering over fences, while outside the stadium there were torched vehicles, including a police car.
Malang health chief Widjanto Widjoyo put the death toll at 129, based on information from hospitals within the area. Among those were at least two police officers.
The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) have announced an investigation into the cause of the crush and already banned Arema from hosting games for the remainder of the season.
"We regret the action of Arema supporters at Kanjuruhan Stadium," PSSI chairman Mochamad Iriawan said.
"We offer condolences and apologise to the victims' families and all parties for the incident."
PSSI also have suspended all Liga 1 matches for the weekend following the incident.
Indonesia is scheduled to host the 2023 Under-20 World Cup in May and June.
"We're sorry for this incident... this is a regrettable incident that 'injures' our football at a time when supporters can watch football matches from the stadium," Indonesian sports and youth minister, Zainudin Amali told Kompas.
"We will thoroughly evaluate the organisation of the match and the attendance of supporters. Will we return to banning supporters from attending the matches? That is what we will discuss."
Nestory Irankunda came closest for the Socceroos, hitting the woodwork, as Graham Arnold's side failed to pick up their first win in the third round of the 2026 AFC World Cup qualifiers.
Indonesia had an early flurry of chances, with Sandy Walsh and Rafael Struick both testing Mat Ryan inside the opening 17 seconds.
Australia dominated after that though, with Harry Souttar seeing a couple of efforts saved in quick succession before Irankunda struck the woodwork from range just after the half-hour mark.
The visitors pushed for an opening in the second half but struggled to create many chances of note as Craig Goodwin had Australia's only shot on target after the break.
Witan Sulaeman almost snatched it at the end, but missed a glorious chance in the dying seconds, poking a close-range shot wide of the near post under no pressure.
Data Debrief: Socceroos fire another blank
Australia suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Bahrain in their last match, with a Souttar own goal compounding their misery that day.
And their lack of a clinical edge cost them once more against Indonesia, as they had 19 shots (five on target); they last recorded more without scoring against the United Arab Emirates in January 2019 in the Asian Cup (22).
Meanwhile, Indonesia's defence stayed resolute, but they offered little in terms of attacking threat, managing only two shots on target, which both came within a second of each other.
Two goals from the visitors in either half were enough to seal the three points and get them back to winning ways after a stalemate with Australia last time out.
Ragnar Oratmangoen should have put Indonesia ahead, but he hesitated one-on-one with the goalkeeper, and Japan did not look back after that. They got a bit of fortune with their first goal, Justin Hubner deflecting a cross into his own net in the 35th minute.
Takumi Minamino got their second just before the break, finishing off a pacy counter-attack by darting onto the end of Kaoru Mitoma’s cross to sweep it past Maarten Paes.
While there was not much the goalkeeper could do with that one, he was at fault for the third as he gifted the ball to Hidemasa Morita, who coolly picked out the bottom corner just after the break.
Yukinari Sugawara came off the bench to round off the scoring in the 69th minute. He raced down the right wing and instead of looking to his options, he rifled it in from a tight angle at the near post.
Japan are up to 13 points after five games, sitting top of Group C, while Indonesia are bottom, still in search of their first win.
Data Debrief: Clinically done
For a team still chasing their first win, Japan are probably not high on the list of opponents they would want to face, and Indonesia were undone by their visitors.
Hajime Moriyasu's side created 0.79 expected goals (xG) to Indonesia's 0.72, while they only had four more shots than their hosts (12 compared to eight).
Japan took their chances, and though the win margin may look harsh, they were deserving of the three points, having dominated throughout the game.
The Kanjuruhan Stadium tragedy occurred following an Indonesian Premier League (Liga 1) match between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya on October 1.
Fans were crushed as they tried to leave the ground, with police having fired tear gas in an attempt to disperse rioting supporters on the pitch.
Indonesian president Joko Widodo has revealed that the stadium will be knocked down and replaced with a venue that meets FIFA standards.
He told reporters: "Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang … we will demolish it and rebuild according to FIFA standards."
Widodo added: "We agreed to thoroughly transform Indonesian soccer. Every aspect of preparation … needs to be based on FIFA standards."
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has vowed to help the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) in the aftermath of what he described as "a dark day for football."
Infantino said: "So we have to be more calm in dealing with this situation. This situation will subside on its own. There is no need to focus on people's opinions, but we must focus on how in the future there will be no more incidents like Kanjuruhan, Malang.
"The main reason why I want to go to Indonesia is because of the tragedy of Kanjuruhan, Malang. This incident has hurt and claimed many victims. However, I can guarantee you, FIFA is here for you [PSSI]. FIFA here will work with the government, AFC, and the Indonesian Federation for the transformation of football. Because football is happiness.
"Indonesia is a football country. Football is the passion here. They love football. So when they watch football in the stadium, they have to be safe."
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