Indonesia wins inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup
The Garuda men claimed the title of the very first FIFA ASEAN Cup on Monday night in a rousing penalty shootout during extra time, witnessed in person by the President and the PSSI head at GBK Stadium in Central Jakarta.
Indonesia claimed the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup on Monday night, defeating Thailand in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in the final. The decisive shootout occurred in extra time at GBK Stadium in Central Jakarta, with President Joko Widodo and PSSI head in attendance. Indonesia earned its first international trophy under head coach John Herdman.
The match began with no goals until the 84th minute when Indonesian defender Dean James scored from a free kick, giving Garuda a 1-0 lead. Iklas Sanron, replacing Thai defender Nicholas Mickelson, equalized shortly after. Thailand took the match into extra time in the 111th minute when Peeradol Chamrasamee scored past Indonesian goalkeeper Emil Audero.
Five minutes later, Elkan Baggott leveled the score with a shot that hit the underside of the crossbar. The men's national soccer team emerged victorious after Indonesia's 4-2 penalty shootout win.
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