Thailand Wins 2020 AFF Cup, Draws 2-2 With Garuda in Last Match

Sunday, 02 January 2022 – 03:00 GMT+7
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The Thai national soccer team won the 2020 AFF Cup after a 2-2 draw with Indonesia in the second leg of the finals, Saturday (1/1) / Credit: AFF Suzuki Cup

Entering the second half, the Indonesian team did not make any substitutions. The Garuda squad maintains the composition of players to guard the attack line.

Unfortunately, the strategy was read by the opponents, and the attacks built by Egy Maulana Vikri, Witan Sulaeman, and Dedik were easily broken.

This made Thailand more dominant and aggressive to catch up.

Bordin Phala rolled the ball and released a kick. Nadeo Argawinata managed to ward off the ball, but the rebound was directly hit by Adisak Kraisorn. In the 54th minute, the score turned 1-1.

This made the mentality of Indonesian players faltered. As a result, Thailand easily scored their second goal through Sarach Yooyen's kick in the 56th minute. Indonesia was now trailing 1-2 behind Thailand.

Trying to catch up, several changes were made by Indonesian coach Shin Tae Yong. The efforts paid off in the 80th minute. The collaboration between Witan Sulaeman and Egy Maulana Vikri resulted in a goal. The score was now 2-2.

The score did not change until the long whistle sounded. Indonesia lost to Thailand and was runner-up in the 2020 AFF Cup.

With this victory, Thailand has gained six AFF wins. In contrast, Indonesia has been defeated six times. (dkk/mcr20/jpnn)

This news has been broadcast on JPNN.com with the title: Imbang Lawan Indonesia, Thailand Juara Piala AFF 2020

The Thai national soccer team won the 2020 AFF Cup after holding to a 2-2 draw with Indonesia.