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Indonesia win inaugural ASEAN Cup after beating Thailand on penalties
Indonesia won the title 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw, with Emil Audero saving a key spot kick and Kevin Diks converting the clincher.
- On Monday, October 5, 2026, Indonesia defeated Thailand 4-2 on penalties to win the inaugural 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup at Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta, after a 2-2 draw through extra time.
- Indonesia reached the final after topping Group A with seven points, securing first place ahead of Malaysia following a dominant 9-2 victory over Bangladesh on October 1.
- In the final, defender Elkan Baggott scored a crucial 116th-minute equalizer to force the penalty shootout, while goalkeeper Emil Audero sealed victory by saving a decisive spot-kick from Nattapong Sayriya.
- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attended the match, calling the historic victory a "source of pride" and an example of unyielding spirit, while FIFA President Gianni Infantino observed the closing ceremony.
- Coach John Herdman called the win his greatest career achievement, while PSSI Chair Erick Thohir stated the team must address specific weaknesses in preparation for the 2027 Asian Cup.
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Kevin Diks, Dean James, and Shayne Pattynama, all players with football experience in the Netherlands, all scored a penalty in the decisive penalty shootout.
·Hilversum, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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Gladbach pro Kevin Diks (29) can win the FIFA Asean Cup with Indonesia on Monday
·Berlin, Germany
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Indonesia has qualified for the ASEAN Cup final. After the draw against Malaysia earlier this week, a convincing victory was required. They succeeded: Indonesia steamrolled over Bangladesh 9-2, although even that was barely enough.
·Rotterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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