Maarten Paes Not playing due to injury, Indonesian Netizens praise Dallas

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —

Kiper Indonesian national team Maarten Paes absent due to injury ahead of FC Dallas against SJ Earthquakes in a Major League Soccer (MLS) match, Thursday morning (3/10) WIB. With the news that Maarten Paes was injured, Indonesian netizens got excited.

FC Dallas Digital Content Manager Garrett Melcer reported via his personal X account that Maarten Paes was absent due to a wrist injury ahead of FC Dallas’ match against SJ Earthquakes at PayPal Park Stadium, San Jose, Thursday morning (3/10) WIB.

“Jimmy Maurer replaces Maarten Paes [cedera pergelangan tangan] in the position of a goalkeeper. Antonio Carrera is a reserve player. “Asier Illarramendi, Show Cafumana and Nkosi Tafari are back as key players,” said Garrett Melcer, quoted from the account. The X is.

The news of Maarten Paes’ injury made Indonesian netizens excited as the Red and White team will soon face Bahrain in the 2026 World Cup Qualifying match.

However, many netizens praised FC Dallas for not forcing Maarten Paes to continue playing against the Earthquakes.

“Salute FC Dallas, Maarten Paes was not sent down until he looked fit when he was in the Indonesian National Team. Good job,” said a netizen in the FC Dallas Instagram comments column, Thursday (3/10 ).

“It’s cool that FC Dallas doesn’t play Paes to play in the Indonesian national team 😍🔥, I love FC Dallas when Paes is there,” said another netizen.

“It’s good that FC Dallas converted El Pehh Luku Luku so he can suit up for the Indonesian national team 😍 love sekebon,” another netizen said.

“Thank you, FC Dallas. To rest, Bro Paes … until he recovers from his serious injury,” said a netizen.

“For the sake of the Indonesian National Team, Paes is not putting it down,” said another netizen.

Without Paes as the main goalkeeper, FC Dallas had to lose 2-3 to Earthquakes. Earthquakes took the lead in the 13th minute through Hernan Lopes.

FC Dallas was able to respond in the 41st minute through a goal scored by Alan Velasco. Then Hernan Lopez was able to put the earthquakes ahead 2-1 with a goal in the 79th minute.

Earthquakes extended their lead to 3-1 again with a goal from Jeremy Ebobisse in the 83rd minute. Then FC Dallas was able to reduce the loss to 2-3 through Sebastien Ibeagha’s goal in the 90th minute.

The injury of Maarten Paes is a cause of concern for the fans of the Indonesian national team as the Garuda team will soon face Bahrain in the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifying match The Indonesia vs Bahrain match will be held on October 10.

(rhr/nva)