2016 AFF Championship final

2016 AFF Championship Final

Event	2016 AFF Championship
Indonesia Thailand 2 3
Full report
First leg
Indonesia Thailand 2 1
Details
Date	14 December 2016
Venue	Pakansari Stadium, Bogor
Man of the Match	Rizky Pora
Referee	Jumpei Iida (Japan)
Attendance	30,000
Weather	Clear night
Second leg
Thailand Indonesia 2 0
Details
Date	17 December 2016
Venue	Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok
Man of the Match	Chanathip Songkrasin
Referee	Abdulla Hassan (United Arab Emirates)
Attendance	48,000
Weather	Clear night

The 2016 AFF Championship Final was the final of the 2016 AFF Championship, the 11th edition of the top-level ASEAN football tournament organised by the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF).

The final was contested in two-legged home-and-away format between Indonesia and Thailand. The first leg was hosted by Indonesia at the Pakansari Stadium in Bogor on 14 December 2016, while the second leg was hosted by Thailand at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok on 17 December 2016.

Before the match, Indonesia had reached the AFF Championship final four times (2000, 2002, 2004 and 2010), finishing runners-up in all attempts. Thailand had reached the AFF Championship final seven times (1996, 2000, 2002, 2007, 2008, 2012 and 2014), Thailand had won the tournament four times (1996, 2000, 2002 and 2014).

Background

Prior to the tournament, the two finalists had previously met each other 64 times, with Indonesia winning seventeen games and Thailand thirty games. The two sides last met on 7 December 2010 in the group stage of the 2010 AFF Championship, held in Indonesia. Indonesia won the match 2–1 and the group stage of the 2016 AFF Championship, held in Philippines. Thailand won the match 4–2, took place on 19 November 2016. Indonesia, who began the 2016 AFF Championship as one of the favourites, was ranked 179 in the FIFA World Rankings and tenth among AFF teams, while Thailand was ranked 146 overall, and fourth among AFF teams.

Thailand entered the 2016 AFF Championship as four-time ASEAN champions. Thailand was first crowned champions of ASEAN in the 1996, held on Singapore. Thailand win 1–0 against Malaysia. In the 2000, Thailand taking home the title through a 4–1 win against Indonesia. In the 2002, Thailand win against Indonesia by a penalty shoot-out. In the 2007 and 2008. Thailand contested the final against Singapore and Vietnam. Thailand didn't win in four final games. In the 2012, Thailand lose to Singapore 2–3 on aggregate. In the 2014, Thailand win 4–3 on aggregate against Malaysia.

The 2016 final was Indonesia's fifth consecutive time contesting an AFF Championship final. Indonesia didn't win in four times against Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.

Pakansari Stadium in Bogor was announced as the Indonesia's home in 2016 AFF Championship. The stadium holds 30,000 spectators. It was used in semi-final round by Inodensia win 2–1 against Vietnam. Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok was announced as the Thailand's home in 2016 AFF Championship. The stadium holds 65,000 spectators. It was used in semi-final round by Thailand win 4–0 against Myanmar.

Route to the final

Further information: 2016 AFF Championship

Both Indonesia and Thailand were drawn into Group A of the 2016 AFF Championship, along with powerhouse sides Philippines and Singapore. After winning all three group matches, Thailand finished first in the group. Indonesia finished second in the group to progress to the knockout phase of the tournament.

Thailand's first match against Indonesia was played at Philippine Sports Stadium. Goals by Peerapat Notchaiya and Teerasil Dangda ended the match 4–2. Thailand got the first three points. Thailand played their second match against Singapore in Bocaue. A goal by Sarawut Masuk ended the match 1–0. Thailand can qualify to the knockout phase. Thailand played their third match against Philippines in Bocaue. Thailand rotated their squads. A goal by Sarawut Masuk ended the match 1–0. Thailand progressed to the semi-finals to face Group B runner-up Myanmar. The first-leg in Yangon, Thailand win 2–0. Two goals by Teerasil Dangda and The second-leg in Bangkok Thailand win 4–0. Goals by Sarawut Masuk, Theerathon Bunmathan, Siroch Chatthong and Chanathip Songkrasin. Thailand won 6–0 on aggregate.

Indonesia's first match against Thailand was played at Philippine Sports Stadium. Goals by Boaz Solossa and Lerby Eliandry ended the match 2–4. Indonesia lost to Thailand first in six years. Indonesia played their second match against Philippines. Goals by Fachrudin Aryanto and Boaz Solossa ended the match 2–2. Indonesia got the first point. Indonesia played their third match against Singapore at Rizal Memorial Stadium. Indonesia must win in this match. Goals by Andik Vermansyah and Stefano Lilipaly ended the match 2–1. Indonesia progressed to the semi-finals to face Group B winner Vietnam. The first-leg in Bogor, Indonesia win 2–1. Goals by Hansamu Yama and Boaz Solossa and The second-leg in Hanoi Indonesia drawn 2–2 in the extra time. Goals by Stefano Lilipaly and Manahati Lestusen. Indonesia won 4–3 on aggregate.

Note: In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first (H: home; A: away).

Indonesia				Round	Thailand
Opponent	Result			Group stage	Opponent	Result
Thailand	2–4			Matchday 1	Indonesia	4–2
Philippines	2–2			Matchday 2	Singapore	1–0
Singapore	2–1			Matchday 3	Philippines	1–0
Group A runners-up Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Thailand 3 3 0 0 6 2 +4 9 Indonesia 3 1 1 1 6 7 -1 4 Philippines 3 0 2 1 2 3 −1 2 Singapore 3 0 1 2 1 3 −2 1				Final standings	Group A winners Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Thailand 3 3 0 0 6 2 +4 9 Indonesia 3 1 1 1 6 7 -1 4 Philippines 3 0 2 1 2 3 −1 2 Singapore 3 0 1 2 1 3 −2 1
Opponent	Agg.	1st leg	2nd leg	Knockout phase	Opponent	Agg.	1st leg	2nd leg
Vietnam	4–3	2–1 (H)	2–2 (a.e.t.) (A)	Semi-finals	Myanmar	6–0	2–0 (A)	4–0 (H)

Match

First leg

Details

14 December 2016 (2016-12-14)

19:00 UTC+7

Indonesia	2–1	Thailand
Rizky 65' Hansamu 70'	Report	Teerasil 33'

Pakansari Stadium, Bogor

Attendance: 30,000

Referee: Jumpei Iida (Japan)

Indonesia

Thailand

GK 1 Kurnia Meiga RB 2 Benny Wahyudi  70' CB 23 Hansamu Yama CB 16 Fachrudin Aryanto LB 3 Abduh Lestaluhu DM 25 Manahati Lestusen DM 19 Bayu Pradana RW 21 Andik Vermansyah  20' AM 8 Stefano Lilipaly LW 14 Rizky Pora CF 7 Boaz Solossa (c)  77' Substitutions: MF 10 Zulham Zamrun  20' FW 12 Lerby Eliandry  70' FW 9 Ferdinand Sinaga  77' Manager: Alfred Riedl

GK 1 Kawin Thamsatchanan RB 19 Tristan Do CB 5 Adison Promrak CB 15 Koravit Namwiset LB 3 Theerathon Bunmathan DM 6 Sarach Yooyen CM 18 Chanathip Songkrasin CM 21 Pokklaw Anan  80' RW 14 Sarawut Masuk  73' LW 4 Kroekrit Thaweekarn  67' CF 10 Teerasil Dangda (c) Substitutions: DF 2 Peerapat Notchaiya  67' FW 9 Siroch Chatthong  73' MF 7 Charyl Chappuis  80' Manager: Kiatisuk Senamuang

Man of the Match: Stefano Lilipaly (Indonesia) Assistant referees: Akane Yagi (Japan) Shinji Ochi (Japan) Fourth official: Takuto Okabe (Japan)

Statistics

First half

Statistic	Indonesia	Thailand
Goals scored	0	1
Total shots	2	6
Shots on target	0	2
Ball possession	48%	52%
Corner kicks	2	3
Fouls committed	10	4
Offsides	3	2
Yellow cards	0	0
Red cards	0	0

Second half

Statistic	Indonesia	Thailand
Goals scored	2	0
Total shots	3	0
Shots on target	3	0
Ball possession	45%	55%
Corner kicks	1	5
Fouls committed	4	9
Offsides	1	0
Yellow cards	0	0
Red cards	0	0

Overall

Statistic	Indonesia	Thailand
Goals scored	2	1
Total shots	5	6
Shots on target	3	2
Ball possession	45%	55%
Corner kicks	3	8
Fouls committed	14	13
Offsides	4	2
Yellow cards	0	0
Red cards	0	0

Second leg

Details

17 December 2016 (2016-12-17)

19:00 UTC+7:00

Thailand	2–0	Indonesia
Siroch 38', 47'	Report

Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok

Attendance: 48,000

Referee: Abdulla Hassan (United Arab Emirates)

Thailand

Indonesia

GK 1 Kawin Thamsatchanan CB 5 Adison Promrak CB 17 Tanaboon Kesarat CB 16 Pratum Chuthong RM 19 Tristan Do CM 7 Charyl Chappuis  82' CM 6 Sarach Yooyen LM 3 Theerathon Bunmathan AM 18 Chanathip Songkrasin  90+6' CF 10 Teerasil Dangda (c) CF 9 Siroch Chatthong  90' Substitutions: MF 21 Pokklaw Anan  82' MF 14 Sarawut Masuk  90' MF 35 Prakit Deeprom  90+6' Manager: Kiatisuk Senamuang

GK 1 Kurnia Meiga  79' RB 2 Benny Wahyudi  17'  46' CB 23 Hansamu Yama CB 16 Fachrudin Aryanto LB 3 Abduh Lestaluhu  90+5' DM 25 Manahati Lestusen DM 19 Bayu Pradana RW 10 Zulham Zamrun  64' AM 8 Stefano Lilipaly LW 14 Rizky Pora  73' CF 7 Boaz Solossa (c) Substitutions: MF 11 Dedi Kusnandar  46' FW 12 Lerby Eliandry  64' FW 9 Ferdinand Sinaga  73' Manager: Alfred Riedl

Man of the Match: Chanathip Songkrasin (Thailand) Assistant referees: Mohamed Ahmed (United Arab Emirates) Hasan Mohamed (United Arab Emirates) Fourth official: Yacoub Yusuf (United Arab Emirates

Statistics

First half

Statistic	Thailand	Indonesia
Goals scored	1	0
Total shots	3	2
Shots on target	1	0
Ball possession	53%	47%
Corner kicks	3	1
Fouls committed	9	10
Offsides	1	0
Yellow cards	0	1
Red cards	0	0

Second half

Statistic	Thailand	Indonesia
Goals scored	1	0
Total shots	5	1
Shots on target	4	0
Ball possession	56%	44%
Corner kicks	3	1
Fouls committed	10	9
Offsides	1	1
Yellow cards	0	1
Red cards	0	1

Overall

Statistic	Thailand	Indonesia
Goals scored	2	0
Total shots	8	3
Shots on target	5	0
Ball possession	56%	44%
Corner kicks	6	2
Fouls committed	19	19
Offsides	2	1
Yellow cards	0	2
Red cards	0	1

External links

• AFF Suzuki Cup 2016 - Official website