Indonesia and Thailand played to a draw in the FIFA ASEAN Cup final.
With Indonesia and Thailand tied 1-1 at Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium in the FIFA ASEAN Cup final, the match remained undefeated after late goals from James and Sanron.
- 0'The match has started.
Indonesia hosts Thailand.
- 12'Indonesia took the initiative in controlling the ball.
For the first 10 minutes or so of the match, Indonesia was in control with more possession.60% - 40%Against Thailand, the Indonesian team also created more concrete pressure, possessing a higher number of shots on target.2 - 0This forced the opposing goalkeeper to make two saves.
- 23'Justin Hubner received a yellow card early in the match.
In the 23rd minute, the referee issued a yellow card warning.Justin HubnerOn the Indonesian side, after a foul. The final match is tense, with both sides still locked in a 0-0 draw.
- 25'Indonesia dominated possession of the ball.
The first half saw Indonesia completely dominate the midfield with a significant amount of time.possession was 72% - 28%The home team also had a clear advantage in terms of scoring opportunities.5 - 3The shot (on target 2-1) forced the Thai defense to work hard to defend, even though the score was still 0-0.
- 37'Indonesia dominated possession.
Towards the end of the first half, in the 37th minute, Indonesia completely dominated possession.67% - 33%against Thailand. The Indonesian team continuously increased the pressure.7 - 5finishing shot (on target)2 - 1), forcing the opposing team to commit 8 fouls to relieve the danger, but the score remains 0-0.
- 40'Supachai Chaided received a yellow card after a controversial incident.
In the 40th minute, the strikerSupachai ChaidedThe Thai side received a yellow card from the referee after a controversial incident on the field. The final match is extremely tense and fiercely contested, with the score still at 0-0.
- 45'Indonesia makes personnel changes before halftime.
In the 45th minute, Indonesia made their first substitution whenDean Ruben Jameswas brought on as a substitute.Thom HayeWith the game evenly matched and the score still 0-0, this personnel change could be aimed at bringing a fresh dynamic to the home team before the second half.
- 45'End of the first half
The first half ended with a score of 0-0.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 49'Indonesia dominated possession.
By the 49th minute, Indonesia had taken the initiative to impose their game, with a high possession rate.64% - 36%and has launched9 - 7There were fewer shots on goal than Thailand. However, the decisive moments for both sides still lacked sharpness, with only a few.2 - 1The shot went on target, leaving the scoreboard unchanged at 0-0.
- 53'Thailand makes its first personnel change.
53rd minute,Thailanddecided to refresh the squad whenWaris Chuthongwas brought on as a substitute.Suphanan BureeratThis adjustment comes as the final match remains tied at 0-0.
- 60'Indonesia made a personnel change in the 60th minute.
In the 60th minute, Indonesia made a substitution, bringing on Rizky Ridho Ramadhani to replace Luke Vickery. The home team was trying to find a breakthrough to break the 0-0 deadlock in the tense final match.
- 62'Indonesia took control of the ball but were unable to break the deadlock.
Entering the 62nd minute, the match remained evenly contested with the score tied.0-0when Indonesia took control with superior ball possession.62% - 38%Despite creating a slight advantage in terms of shots on goal.11 - 10The home team's accuracy is still not high, with only...2 - 1The ball went on target despite the fierce resistance from Thailand.
- 63'Chanathip left the field, making way for Seksan Ratree.
In the 63rd minute, Thailand made a personnel change whenChanathip SongkrasinHe was substituted off, making way for...Seksan RatreeThe visiting team needs a fresh burst of energy in midfield, given Indonesia's superior ball control and the 0-0 draw.
- 63'Thailand refreshed their attack in the 63rd minute.
In the 63rd minute, Thailand decided to substitute Teerasak Poeiphimai, making way for...Jude Soonsup-BellThis adjustment is expected to create a breakthrough in a final match that is still tied at 0-0.
- 65'Indonesia makes personnel changes in midfield.
In the 65th minute, Indonesia made a substitution.Ivar Jennerwas brought onto the field to replaceRagnar OratmangoenThe home team seemed to want to refresh their midfield in an attempt to find a breakthrough in this tense final match.
- 66'Yellow card for Nattapong Sayriya
In the 66th minute, the referee issued a yellow card warning.Nattapong SayriyaOn the Thai side, after a foul. The final match at Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium is still incredibly tense with the score at 0-0 as both teams fiercely battle it out.
- 72'Waris Chuthong received a yellow card after the foul.
72nd minute,Waris ChuthongThe Thai player received a yellow card from the referee after a dangerous foul. The final match is incredibly tense with the score still tied.0-0And this was the third yellow card for the Thai team.
- 74'Indonesia is trying to increase pressure.
Entering the 74th minute,Indonesiaare actively controlling the game with possession.62% - 38%Both teams had 13 shots on goal compared to Thailand's 11. However, clear scoring opportunities remained scarce, with both sides having only 2 shots on target, resulting in a 0-0 draw.
- 76'Nicholas Mickelson received a yellow card.
In the 76th minute, the referee issued a yellow card warning.Nicholas Mickelsonafter a foul. This was his fourth yellow card.ThailandDuring the match, the intensity on the field was steadily increasing.
- 79'Thailand refreshed their attack in the 79th minute.
In the 79th minute, Thailand decided to withdraw.Supachai Chaidedtake a break to make room forAnan YodsangwalThe personnel changes in the attacking line-up came as the final match remained tied at 0-0, with both teams having an equal number of shots on goal (13-13).
- 79'Thailand refreshed their midfield in the 79th minute.
In the 79th minute, Thailand made a personnel change whenIklas Sanronwas brought onto the field to replaceKakana KhamyokIn a tense final match with the score still 0-0, the visiting team's coaching staff hoped that the emergence of new energy would create a breakthrough in the final minutes.
- 81'Nicholas Mickelson received a red card and was sent off.
In the 81st minute, a major turning point occurred whenNicholas MickelsonThailand was sent off with a direct red card, leaving them playing with ten men at a crucial moment. With the score still 0-0, the loss of a player put the visitors under immense pressure against Indonesia in the final minutes of the final.
- 84'Dean Ruben James opened the scoring for Indonesia.
In the 84th minute, taking advantage of the numerical superiority after Thailand received a red card, Dean Ruben James shone brightly to score, giving Indonesia a 1-0 lead. This late goal gave the home team a huge advantage in the tense final match.
- 87'Iklas Sanron scored a thrilling equalizer for Thailand, making it 1-1.
In the 87th minute, receiving a precise assist from Seksan Ratree,Iklas SanronHe scored against Indonesia, leveling the score.1-1For Thailand. This precious equalizer came just minutes after the 'War Elephants' were playing with ten men and trailing, bringing the final back to a dramatic stalemate.
- 88'Indonesia maintains its narrow lead.
Entering the 88th minute, the match became a tense back-and-forth battle as Indonesia desperately tried to defend their 1-0 lead against pressure from their opponents. The two teams were neck and neck in terms of possession, with 51% vs. 49% of the ball and a total of 14 vs. 13 shots on goal, while Thailand committed 10 vs. 18 fouls to prevent counter-attacks.
- KTFinal score: Indonesia 1-1 Thailand
The match ended with a 1-1 draw.
Updated at 22:00 on October 5, 2026
The final match between Indonesia and Thailand, taking place at 8:00 PM on October 5, 2026, at the Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium, is the most important clash of the entire campaign. This is a do-or-die knockout match: the winning team will officially claim the championship, while the loser will go home empty-handed with no chance of redemption.
A balanced situation on a neutral ground.
Because the tournament is held in a centralized format, the final will take place at a neutral venue. This means that neither side will have the advantage of home crowd support or familiarity with the pitch, forcing both teams to showcase their tactical prowess and pure competitive spirit.
The knockout nature of a final always demands utmost caution. Every personnel change, every set piece, or every small mistake in defense can instantly decide the championship trophy.
The actual form of the two teams before kick-off.
Looking at their recent performances, Indonesia is showing relatively impressive consistency. In their last three matches, they have secured two wins and one draw. The team from the archipelago has demonstrated the ability to maintain a focused pace of play, knowing how to achieve favorable results at crucial moments to advance to the final match.
Conversely, Thailand has also shown the necessary sharpness with 2 wins and 1 loss in their last 3 matches. Despite a slip-up, the team quickly regained their momentum to secure a place in the championship match. Their ability to settle matches quickly remains a formidable weapon that opponents must be wary of.
The balance of confrontation in the past.
Recent head-to-head history shows a slight advantage for Thailand. Statistics from the last five encounters between the two teams indicate that Thailand has won two matches, while the remaining three ended in draws. Indonesia has yet to achieve a victory in this series of five matches.
Nevertheless, the nature of a standalone final always contains many unpredictable variables. The majority of draws in their recent encounters reflect that the gap in skill level between the two teams is not significant, promising a tight and closely contested match throughout the 90 minutes.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
