Indonesia beat Thailand on penalties to win FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026
Coach John Herdman said Indonesia chose their penalty takers based on finishing in training, with all four converting in the final.
Indonesia claimed the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 title with a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Thailand at Jakarta’s Gelora Bung Karno stadium on 5 October. The final finished level at 2-2 after 120 minutes.
Kevin Diks, Dean James, Elkan Baggott and Shayne Pattynama all scored their penalties for Indonesia. Thailand’s Sarach Yooyen and Nattapong Sayriya failed to convert. Thailand had played with 10 men from the 81st minute.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Indonesia coach John Herdman said the players selected for the shootout had been the most clinical finishers during preparations.
Herdman said the coaching staff had planned for a possible shootout and assessed the players’ abilities in training before choosing the takers. He credited repeated practice for their successful execution in the final.
The English coach also said momentum, mentality, spirit and determination to win had been decisive in the match. He expressed pride in his team’s performance and the result they delivered for Indonesia.
