Defeating Indonesia U23 after 120 minutes, Thailand U23 will meet Vietnam U23 in the final

Squad

Thailand U23: Kawin Thamsatchanan; Nakin Wisetchat, Jonathan Khemdee, Irfan Dolo, Ekanit Panya, Kornwit Tasa, Worachit Kanitsribamphen, Chanphat Buaphan, Benjamin Davis, Weerathep Pomphan, Chayaphiphat Suphanphat.

U23 Indonesia: Irnando Sutaryadi, Alfeandra Santosa, Rizky, Fachruddin, Klok, Ferdinan, Witan Sulaeman, Egy Maulana, Rachmat Irianto, Ricky Richardo, Irfan Jauhari.

Scored: Weerathep Pomhun (94′).

Red card: William Weidersjo (120+3′) – Rachmat Irianto, Firza Andika (120+4′), Ricky Kambuaya (120+5′).

Although underrated, but U23 Indonesia entered the game very confidently against U23 Thailand. In the first 10 minutes of the match, coach Shin Tae-yong’s students created 3 turbulent situations towards goalkeeper Kawin Thamsatchanan’s goal but could not convert it into a goal.

After a few minutes of playing underdogs, U23 Thailand recovered the squad and played more balanced with U23 Indonesia. In the 25th minute, Benjamin Davis had a slick dribble outside the penalty area to eliminate a red-shirt defender before launching a long shot that made goalkeeper Irnando Sutaryadi have to save.

In the second half of the first half, both Thailand U23 and Indonesia U23 created some good chances towards each other’s goal but no goals were scored. The most unfortunate was Marc Anthony Klok’s corner kick to hit the crossbar at goalkeeper Kawin Thamsatchanan in the 45+1 minute.

In the second half, U23 Indonesia played more dominating and created many delicious opportunities towards Thailand U23 goal. Unfortunately, the team from the land of ten thousand islands could not score 1 goal. The 0-0 draw was maintained until the end of 90 minutes, causing both sides to enter extra time.

In the first extra time, Thailand U23 suddenly increased the tempo of the match. In the 94th minute, Benjamin Davis made a mid-range pass in the penalty area for Weerathep Pomhun to turn around to eliminate the clinging of an Indonesian U23 defender before hitting goalkeeper Irnando Sutaryadi, opening the scoring for Thailand U23.

With nothing left to lose, U23 Indonesia was forced to give all its strength to the offensive front. However, the Thai U23 defense played quietly to preserve the score 1-0 until referee Yahya Ali Al Mulla blew the whistle to end 120 minutes of play.

In the extra time of the second period, referee Yahya Ali Al Mulla showed 4 red cards to William Weidersjo (120 + 3′) of Thailand U23 and 3 Indonesian U23 players including Rachmat Irianto, Firza Andika ( 120+4′), Ricky Kambuaya (120+5′).

This result helps Thailand U23 win the right to play in the final match at My Dinh Stadium at 19:00 on May 22. Their opponent is the winner in the match between U23 Vietnam and U23 Malaysia. Meanwhile, meeting the losing team in the match between U23 Vietnam and U23 Malaysia in the bronze medal match also took place at My Dinh Stadium 3 hours earlier.