{
  "id": 10724364,
  "title": "Thailand reach FIFA Asean Cup final",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/thailand-reach-fifa-asean-cup-final",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T15:50:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1544217/thailand-reach-fifa-asean-cup-final"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Thailand has reached the Division 1 final of the FIFA Asean Cup after defeating Vietnam 2-0 in Group B. According to the New Straits Times, Thailand scored through Sarach Yooyen and substitute Chaiyaphon Otton at the Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung, Indonesia.\n\nIn another Group B match, Pakistan drew 2-2 with the Philippines. The Gulf News reported that Pakistan came from two goals down to earn a valuable point, with Ali Akbar Khan and Abdul Samad Arshad scoring for Pakistan. This was Pakistan's first-ever point and goals in a FIFA tournament.\n\nThe FIFA ASEAN Cup features 14 teams across two divisions and runs from September 24 to October 5. Pakistan, ranked 198th in the FIFA rankings, will face Vietnam in their final Group B match on October 2. The Philippines are ranked 135th-136th.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Pakistan produce stunning comeback to secure 2-2 draw against Philippines in FIFA ASEAN Cup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/pakistan-produce-stunning-comeback-to-secure-2-2-draw-against",
        "published": "2026-09-29T11:39:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Pakistan make history after 2-2 draw against Philippines in 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/pakistan-make-history-after-2-2-draw-against-philippines-in-2026-fifa",
        "published": "2026-09-29T13:19:49.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}