Indonesia, led by coach Shin Tae-yong, lost 4-0 to Thailand in the first leg of the Suzuki Cup final, which determines the strongest player in Southeast Asian football, and the red light lit up in the challenge of winning.
‘Park Hang-Seo-Ho’ Thailand, who reached the final by defeating Vietnam, scored the opening goal with a medium-range cannon in two minutes from the start of the game.
Indonesia had a decisive chance in the 41st minute of the first half, but Lumakiek’s shot soared high into the sky, and coach Shin Tae-yong watched it in vain.
Thailand, who continued to press forward aggressively, scored three goals in the second half alone.
In the 7th minute of the second half, Songkrasin shook the net once again, and Sarachart and Pala scored consecutive goals to lead the win.
Indonesia had to win by a whopping five goals to win the second leg of the final without overtime.
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In the English Premier League, leaders Manchester City beat Brentford to continue their ten-game winning streak.
Manchester City scored the winning goal in the 16th minute when Phil Foden finished off a Kevin De Bruyne cross with a sensational one-touch shot.
The goal was recognized after video analysis, avoiding offside with an intermittent drive.
Manchester City continued the offensive, but failed to score an additional goal.
In the 21st minute of the second half, De Bruyne’s right-footed shot hit the post, and Laporte’s header in the 41st minute of the second half was judged offside after video analysis and the goal was canceled.
Man City, who kept the win by one goal, entered the lead by scoring 50 points along with a 10-game winning streak.
Second-placed Chelsea, behind Manchester City, drew 1-1 with Brighton.
Lukaku took the lead in the 28th minute of the first half, but Danny Welbeck gave up a header equalizer in extra time in the second half.
Chelsea, who are eight points away from leaders Manchester City, are one point behind third-placed Liverpool.
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