Indonesia Wins Inaugural ASEAN Cup on Penalties — SkimNews
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- Indonesia won the first ASEAN Cup by beating Thailand 4-2 in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw after extra time at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta.
- Thailand played the final 13 minutes with 10 men after defender Nicholas Mickelson received two yellow cards within five minutes and was sent off in the 81st minute.
- Indonesia equalized late from a free kick after Mickelson’s dismissal, only for Thai substitute Iklas Sanron to cancel it out minutes later before extra time.
- Both teams scored again deep into extra time—Thailand in the 111th minute and Indonesia via Elkan Baggott five minutes later—forcing penalties.
- Emil Audero, Indonesia's goalkeeper, helped secure the victory by saving one penalty and seeing another miss during the shootout.
- The ASEAN Cup concluded with Indonesia crowned champions in the tournament's debut edition, attended by President Prabowo Subianto and FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Why it matters: Indonesia gains regional football prestige and momentum ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup, while Thailand’s resilient 10-man performance underscores competitive depth in Southeast Asian football despite the loss. The match’s dramatic swings raise the profile of the new ASEAN Cup as a consequential regional tournament.
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