Thailand Loses To Indonesia In ASEAN Cup Final On Penalties
Thailand's national football team finished as runners‑up in the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup after losing to Indonesia in a penalty shootout. The match ended 2‑2 after extra time, with Thailand reduced to ten men following a red card in the 80th minute. Indonesia prevailed 4‑2 on penalties to claim the title.
Thailand's national team was reduced to ten players when Nicholas Mikgelsson received a second yellow card in the 80th minute. Three minutes later, Indonesia took the lead through a free‑kick by Dean James that deflected off Ekhlas Sansorn to make it 1‑0. Thailand quickly equalized in the 87th minute when Saksan Ratree crossed for Ekhlas Sansorn to score with a left‑footed shot, making it 1‑1. After 90 minutes the score remained tied, forcing extra time. In the 111th minute, Thailand went ahead: Anon Yodsawalay controlled a long pass and fed Peeradon Chuarrasmee, who fired home to make it 2‑1. Indonesia levelled in the 115th minute when Rizky Ridho played the ball to the byline, laid it off for Sankhan Anunin, whose deflection fell to Elkan Baggott, who scored to make it 2‑2. The match ended 2‑2 after 120 minutes, leading to a penalty shootout. Indonesia proved more accurate, winning 4‑2 on penalties for a total aggregate score of 6‑4 and claiming the championship.