The first goal was scored by Thai captain and attacking midfielder Chanathip Songkrasin. It was Songkrasin's third goal in the tournament.
During the match, the Thai team kept up the pressure on Timnas. The Thai "War Elephants" squad did not allow the Indonesian team to become comfortable with the ball.
The flow of the Thai team's attacks led to a quick goal in the second minute through a left-footed strike by Songkrasin. He took advantage of Philip Roller's pass that swerved past the Indonesian defender from the right side.
Thereafter, the intensity of Thailand's pressure did not seem to decline, making Indonesian defenders struggle in their own territory.
In the 14th minute, Timnas' Asnawi Mangkualam made a save right on the goal line from Bordin Phala's kick.
Meanwhile, Indonesian defender Alfeandra Dewangga had a clean chance in the 41st minute. However, despite the absence of clearance efforts in front of the Thai goal, Dewangga's kick soared away from the goalpost.
In the 45+2nd minute, Timnas' Nadeo Argawinata heroically dismissed Phala's curling shot, keeping the score at 0–1. The score remained unchanged until the game entered the break period.
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In the second half of the game, the Thai players scored three more goals.
Earlier, the Indonesian national football team entered the final with an aggregate win of 5–3 over the Singaporean team.
The second leg of the 2020 AFF Cup final will be held on January 1, 2022.
Here is the lineup of both teams:
Indonesia: Nadeo Argawinata (goalkeeper), Moh. Edo Febriansyah, Rizky Ridho, Alfeandra Dewangga, Fachruddin Aryanto, Asnawi Mangkualam Bahar (captain), Rachmat Irianto, Ricky Kambuaya, Witan Sulaeman, Irfan Jaya, and Dedik Setiawan.
Thailand: Siwarak Tedsungnoen (goalkeeper), Yusef Dolah (39', Pokklaw Anan), Philip Roller, Tristan Do, Kritsada Kaman, Weerathep Pomphun, Bordin Phala, Phitiwat Sookjitthammakul, Supachok Sarachat, Chanathip Songkrasin (captain), and Teerasil Dangda.
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Translator: Michael S, Kenzu T
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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