..it’s an instance of a spirit that is aware of no give up, displaying that we are able to succeed,
Jakarta (ANTARA) – President Prabowo Subianto praised the Indonesian nationwide soccer workforce’s combating spirit following their thrilling victory over Thailand within the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup remaining at Gelora Bung Karno Essential Stadium on Monday (October 5).
Chatting with reporters after the match, President Prabowo expressed satisfaction and gratitude for the squad’s relentless willpower all through 120 minutes of dramatic motion.
“We’re joyful, we’re grateful, and we’re pleased with our workforce’s battle. They didn’t surrender till the ultimate moments,” Prabowo stated on the stadium in Senayan, Jakarta.
“I feel it’s an instance of a spirit that is aware of no give up, displaying that we are able to succeed,” the President added.
Indonesia claimed the championship with a 4-2 victory in a penalty shootout after the 2 Southeast Asian rivals battled to a 2-2 draw via further time.
Dean James put Indonesia forward within the 84th minute, however Thailand responded nearly instantly via Iklas Sanron within the 86th minute to ship the sport into further time.
Thailand then took a 2-1 lead via Peeradol Chamrasamee within the 111th minute, earlier than Elkan Baggott scored a dramatic equalizer within the 114th minute to power a penalty shootout.
Within the shootout, Kevin Diks, Dean James, Elkan Baggott, and Shayne Pattynama transformed all 4 of Indonesia’s makes an attempt.
Indonesia goalkeeper Emil Audero saved Nattaphon Sayriya’s try, whereas Sarach Yooyen struck the put up, sealing the historic win for the host nation.
Following the match, President Prabowo joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino in presenting medals to the match officers, runners-up Thailand, and the successful Indonesian squad.
Prabowo and Infantino then introduced the inaugural 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup trophy to Indonesian workforce captain Kevin Diks earlier than becoming a member of the workforce’s victory celebration on the pitch.
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Editor: M Razi Rahman
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