Elkan Baggott netted an own goal as Indonesia were beaten 4-0 by Cameron Burgess’s Australia in the round of 16 at the Asian Cup at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar this lunchtime.

Baggott started and won his 24th full cap for Indonesia, who had qualified for the second stage as one of the best third-placed sides, but netted an own goal in the 12th minute, the Town defender diverting Jackson Irvine’s shot past his own keeper.

Australia, who left Burgess on the bench throughout, went on to score three more times - two in the closing minutes - to secure their place in the last eight.

The Socceroos will play the winner of Tuesday's round-of-16 game between Saudi Arabia and South Korea on Friday at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah.

Baggott, whose Indonesia side had reached the knockout phase of the competition for the first time, will now return to Portman Road with manager Kieran McKenna considering whether to send the 21-year-old out on loan before the transfer window closes at 11pm on Thursday.

Photo: Reuters

TimmyH added 14:06 - Jan 28 Another one...
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Bazza8564 added 14:25 - Jan 28 Need Elkan back here and Im really hoping he doesn't go on loan. He is the future, I rate him only behind Wolfy and Cam B as a CB in our squad. No offence to Australia but I hope they drop out now too, we need our best CH back here
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ArnieM added 14:42 - Jan 28 When do all these international competitions finish in the Southern hemisphere?
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WhoisJimmyJuan added 14:43 - Jan 28 Not a great weekend one way or another
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Linkboy13 added 15:31 - Jan 28 Camo and Elko have been really tearing it up in the Asian cup just shows how much we've been missing them.
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DannyITFC added 16:17 - Jan 28 This weekend can’t go quick enough
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dirtydingusmagee added 16:19 - Jan 28 must be practicing og's in training lol.
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Nutkins_Return added 16:29 - Jan 28 Elkan needs to go out loan Bazza. Zero chance he is ahead of Edmundson (who has been class or Tuanzebe). Burgess will have his work cut out to get his place back. Hasn't played any matches and Edmundson has been our best CB since coming back into the side in the league
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churchmans added 18:08 - Jan 28 Baggott has had a poor tournament! Didn't start any group games now when he does get a game he scores an OG! Talk about rough luck
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PhuketPete added 01:17 - Jan 29 It was a deflection - sounds nothing to be ashamed of. Both players must be disappointed at the way this protracted, low grade comp has gone. Esp CamB who has barely kicked a ball, lost his shirt to a rejuvenated Fridge, probably lost match fitness and won’t be back until mid Feb if Australia run to the final. He may well struggle to get his place back. As to an EB loan. Is there really a proper football playing team out there who’ll give a starting slot thru the second half to a youngster who has barely kicked a competitive ball all season? If there is - great for Elkan but ….???

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bobble added 03:16 - Jan 29 the weekend got better ,,aussies win football, lose cricket and maidstone win
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