Even Though They Held Thailand 2-2 In Leg 2 Of The AFF Cup, Indonesia Had To Be Satisfied With Being The Runner Up
JAKARTA - The Indonesian national team has confirmed itself to be the runner-up in the 2020 AFF Cup after balancing Thailand with a score of 2-2 in the second leg of the final at the National Stadium, Singapore, Saturday, January 1 night. The problem is that in aggregate, Indonesia still lags behind Thailand 6-2.
The Indonesian national team confirmed themselves to be the runner-up in the 2020 AFF Cup after offsetting Thailand with a score of 2-2 in the second leg of the final at the National Stadium, Singapore, Saturday 1 January night. Indonesia's goals were made by Ricky Kambuaya and Egy Maulana. Thailand equalized via Adisak Kraisorn and Sarach Yooyen.
These results left Indonesia behind on aggregate 2-6 from Thailand, which came out as the tournament champion. Thailand is also listed as the most successful country in the AFF Cup with six titles. Previously, Thailand achieved similar status in 1996, 2000, 2002, 2014 and 2016.
Meanwhile, Indonesia is the country with the most achievements in the second place of the AFF Cup, which is six times and has never once tasted the champion trophy. The same achievement was recorded by Indonesia in 2000, 2002, 2004, 2010 and 2016.
AttackIn the second leg of the 2020 AFF Cup final, Indonesia, which was on a mission to catch up four goals after losing 0-4 in the first leg, appeared to be pressing since the early minutes. Pratama Arhan and his friends are eyeing a quick goal to at least be able to equalize on aggregate.
This desire was realized after in the seventh minute Ricky Kambuaya fired a shot immediately after getting a pass from Witan Sulaeman which Thailand goalkeeper Siwarak Tedsungnoen was unable to anticipate properly. No other goals were created until the game entered the interval.
In the second half, Thailand introduced new players such as Adisak Kraisorn and Phitiwat Sukjitthammakul. The substitution paid off after the 54th minute Adisak Kraisorn equalized to make it 1-1 by exploiting the chaos in the Indonesian penalty box.
Thailand took the lead in the 55th minute thanks to Sarah Yooyen's kick from outside the penalty box. Being one goal behind, the squad "Garuda" trying hard to find another goal. In the 80th minute, these efforts paid off. Egy Maulana scored against Thailand with his left-footed goal, converting Witan's assist. No additional goals were created after that, the 2-2 score lasted until the game was over.
Here's the line-up for the two teams:Indonesia: Nadeo Argawinata-pg, Pratama Arhan, Alfeandra Dewangga, Fachruddin Aryanto, Asnawi Mangkualam (captain), Rachmat Irianto (74', Evan Dimas), Ricky Kambuaya, Ramai Rumakiek (59', Ramai Rumakiek), Witan Sulaeman, Egy Maulana Vikri, Dedik Setiawan (59' Hanis Saghara, 85', Syahrian Abhimanyu).
Thailand: Siwarak Tedsungnoen, Theeraton Bunmathan, Sarach Yooyen (85', Janepob Phokhi), Supachok Sarachart, Teerasil Dangda (46', Adisak Kraisorn), Bodin Phala (71', Philip Roller), Thanawat Suengchittawon (46', Phitiwat Sukjitthammakul) , Narubadin Weerawatnodom, Chanathip Songkrasin (captain), Pawee Tanthatemee (46', Weerathep Pomphan), Kritasada Kaman.
That is the final result of the 2020 AFF Cup which places Thailand as the champion and the Indonesian team as the runner-up.