Pre-Season Pre-Season 25/26 - Indonesia Tour

[Northstandboy]

Fixtures:

Sun 6th July 1330 - OUFC v ISL All-Star
Thu 10th July 1330 - Arema v OUFC

Final: Sun 13 Jul


: https://www.vidio.com/live/19035-piala-presiden?schedule_id=4398543

 

[Yellow Dog]

Just a bit more fun with these global rankings.
Thursdays opponents Arema FC are three times worse than Swindon. ( I know, not possible!)
The Championship is highly regarded in the rankings, as most teams in it are similarly ranked high. You can also see why the Eredivisie isn't regarded as highly as the Championship, as the likes of Ajax and PSV are in a completely different league to Heracles who rank at 556, equivalent to a mid table League One side.

We've dropped one place to 165 since yesterday.

 

[TheYolker]

Just seen a video of the Bristol City squad boarding a commercial EasyJet flight en route to their pre season camp in the Algarve

Meanwhile our lads were sat in the comfy Qatar airways business class…. #teamslikeoxford

 

[QR]

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You're all going to have egg on your faces when Cholcester rock up in the 12 August.

 

[Jon-ioualways]

Someone posted a day or so ago that the Vidio site had a full replay of our game. All I can see are highlights, the same as those available on YouTube. Does that mean that the full replay is only available for a short time, or are highlights only available?

 

[Carpy]

Someone posted a day or so ago that the Vidio site had a full replay of our game. All I can see are highlights, the same as those available on YouTube. Does that mean that the full replay is only available for a short time, or are highlights only available?

Oxford United vs Liga Indonesia All Star - Piala Presiden

indosiar - Nonton streaming pertandingan seru Oxford United vs Liga Indonesia All Star - Piala Presiden. Saksikan aksi-aksi terbaik dari tim yang bersaing ketat untuk meraih kemenangan. Dapatkan informasi lengkap mengenai jadwal pertandingan dan hasil pertandingan terbaru hanya di Vidio.

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[m]

You're all going to have egg on your faces when Cholcester rock up in the 12 August.

Weird how the inclusion of the rogue h changes the pronunciation of the non-adjacent c.

#preseasonblues

 

[Jon-ioualways]

Oxford United vs Liga Indonesia All Star - Piala Presiden

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vid.id

Thanks, Carpy!!

 

[NorthWestOx]

Someone posted a day or so ago that the Vidio site had a full replay of our game. All I can see are highlights, the same as those available on YouTube. Does that mean that the full replay is only available for a short time, or are highlights only available?

If you go to the Search at the top and type "Oxford", then you'll see all Oxford content, not just the games.

 

[m]

and I don't get paid to do this as my job.

I mean, thanks to developments on the Portsmouth thread, re dot-counting, you sort of do now.

Did he not make this clear?

 

[NorthWestOx]

Regarding the team not recognising the Oxford fans there, apparently away fans were banned last season in the Indonesian league and also last season's Presidents Cup.
This was due to the tragedy in Kanjuruhan in 2022.
Erick as Chairman of the Indonesian FA was the one who banned them.

https://jakartaglobe.id/news/away-supporters-still-banned-as-indonesia-prepares-for-presidents-cup

 

[Mike_H]

It is becoming way too regular isn't it. Although some on here will criticise for pointing these errors out...

It is becoming so regular that I would not be surprised if it was us who asked Sheffield Wednesday to send our 4000 away tickets for Hillsborough to Oxford City..

 

[Brahma]

Not sure players are tuned into or even aware of the Oxford fans being there; that's not a criticism, more they're playing in a stadium with 41000 crazy supporters, trying to focus on a game, in an environment that is probably a little different.

It was nice though for the club to tweet their appreciation of the small army of supporters when they did f*** all to tell the fanbase about how to watch, buy tickets or travel. This, we didn't expect anyone to travel guff, grates.

And the club know darn well some of the fans who travelled, no question

 

[Jon-ioualways]

I'm not sure whether this post belongs here, or in the "AI--are your worried" thread.

But I asked perplexity.ai to give me the results so far in the tournament. So far so good, and all accurate.

But there were also some suggested follow-up questions, one of which was: "Are there any standout players influencing the President's Cup results?"

Here's the response, which makes it quite clear that Perplexity can only be trusted to provide views held by the majority of people who have already written about one or other issue

Several players have made a significant impact on the early stages of the 2025 President's Cup, shaping the tournament's results and excitement:

Oxford United​

• Ole Romeny
  The Indonesian-Dutch striker has been a major attacking force, notably scoring in Oxford United’s 6–3 victory over the Indonesia All Stars. His movement and finishing have set him apart as one of the tournament’s most exciting players.
• Marselino Ferdinan
  Operating in midfield, Ferdinan has provided creativity and technical skill, helping drive Oxford’s dynamic attack and contributing to their high-scoring performances.

 

[Jon-ioualways]

I thought that I should give ChatGPT a chance to redeem AI, and it at least provided a more "objective" response, when asked the same question. It simply responded, under Oxford United:

Harris: scored a brace, key to Oxford's dominant 6–3 win

 

[Manorlounger]

It is becoming way too regular isn't it. Although some on here will criticise for pointing these errors out...

Some!?

I've said nothing this time after the previous outpouring of criticism.

 

[SteMerritt]

CoPilot came up with this...

President’s Cup 2025: Oxford United’s Indonesian Adventure

Oxford United’s pre-season tour of Indonesia is off to a thrilling start, both on and off the pitch. Here’s a full report from a U’s perspective:


Match Report: Oxford United 6–3 Indonesia All-Stars

Date: 6 July 2025
Venue: Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta
Attendance: 41,000+ (a President’s Cup record!)


Goalscorers:

• Oxford United:
  • Mark Harris (3’, 30’)
  • Michal Helik (43’)
  • Tom Bradshaw (50’)
  • Przemysław Płacheta (57’)
  • Brian De Keersmaecker (68’)
• Indonesia All-Stars:
  • Riko Simanjuntak (14’)
  • Rizky Dwi Febrianto (76’)
  • Eksel Runtukahu (80’)

Oxford fielded two different XIs in each half, with only keeper Matt Ingram playing the full 90. The match was a goal-fest, with Harris bagging a brace and new signings like De Keersmaecker and Płacheta making an immediate impact.

Cultural Impact & Local Buzz

• The match broke the President’s Cup attendance record, with over 41,000 fans in the stands.
• Oxford’s inclusion of Indonesian internationals Ole Romeny and Marselino Ferdinan drew huge local support. Romeny, already a fan favorite in Jakarta, dazzled with flair and nearly scored.
• Head coach Gary Rowett emphasized the value of cultural exchange and squad development during the tour.

Behind the Scenes Coverage

The Oxford Mail has sent a dedicated reporter to Indonesia, offering:

• Daily diaries
• Live blogs and match reports
• Exclusive interviews with players and staff

From an Oxford United Fan’s Lens

This tour is more than just pre-season prep—it’s a statement. The U’s are showcasing their ambition, global reach, and squad depth. With Championship action looming (opening vs Portsmouth on 9 August), this high-scoring opener is a confidence booster and a marketing masterstroke.

 

[SteMerritt]

Some!?

I've said nothing this time after the previous outpouring of criticism.

Apologies if that came across as a veiled criticism, I didn't intend it to, and I couldn't remember who was saying what to be fair, I just remember there was a discussion on it.

 

[Emilio]

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