2016 AFF Championship Final

2016 AFF Championship Final
Event 2016 AFF Championship
Indonesia Thailand
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

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 330062+49
 Indonesia 311167-14
 Philippines 302123−12
 Singapore 301213−21
 Final standings Group A winners
Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
 Thailand 330062+49
 Indonesia 311167-14
 Philippines 302123−12
 Singapore 301213−21
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

Indonesia  2–1  Thailand
 Report
Attendance: 30,000
Referee: Jumpei Iida (Japan)
Indonesia
Thailand
GK1Kurnia Meiga
RB2Benny Wahyudi 70'
CB23Hansamu Yama
CB16Fachrudin Aryanto
LB3Abduh Lestaluhu
DM25Manahati Lestusen
DM19Bayu Pradana
RW21Andik Vermansyah 20'
AM8Stefano Lilipaly
LW14Rizky Pora
CF7Boaz Solossa (c) 77'
Substitutions:
MF10Zulham Zamrun 20'
FW12Lerby Eliandry 70'
FW9Ferdinand Sinaga 77'
Manager:
Austria Alfred Riedl
GK1Kawin Thamsatchanan
RB19Tristan Do
CB5Adison Promrak
CB15Koravit Namwiset
LB3Theerathon Bunmathan
DM6Sarach Yooyen
CM18Chanathip Songkrasin
CM21Pokklaw Anan 80'
RW14Sarawut Masuk 73'
LW4Kroekrit Thaweekarn 67'
CF10Teerasil Dangda (c)
Substitutions:
DF2Peerapat Notchaiya 67'
FW9Siroch Chatthong 73'
MF7Charyl Chappuis 80'
Manager:
Thailand Kiatisuk Senamuang

Man of the Match:
Stefano Lilipaly (Indonesia)

Assistant referees:
Akane Yagi (Japan)
Shinji Ochi (Japan)
Fourth official:
Takuto Okabe (Japan)

Statistics

Second leg

Details

Thailand  2–0  Indonesia
 Report
Attendance: 48,000
Thailand
Indonesia
GK1Kawin Thamsatchanan
CB5Adison Promrak
CB17Tanaboon Kesarat
CB16Pratum Chuthong
RM19Tristan Do
CM7Charyl Chappuis 82'
CM6Sarach Yooyen
LM3Theerathon Bunmathan
AM18Chanathip Songkrasin 90+6'
CF10Teerasil Dangda (c)
CF9Siroch Chatthong 90'
Substitutions:
MF21Pokklaw Anan 82'
MF14Sarawut Masuk 90'
MF35Prakit Deeprom 90+6'
Manager:
Thailand Kiatisuk Senamuang
GK1Kurnia MeigaYellow card 79'
RB2Benny WahyudiYellow card 17' 46'
CB23Hansamu Yama
CB16Fachrudin Aryanto
LB3Abduh LestaluhuRed card 90+5'
DM25Manahati Lestusen
DM19Bayu Pradana
RW10Zulham Zamrun 64'
AM8Stefano Lilipaly
LW14Rizky Pora 73'
CF7Boaz Solossa (c)
Substitutions:
MF11Dedi Kusnandar 46'
FW12Lerby Eliandry 64'
FW9Ferdinand Sinaga 73'
Manager:
Austria 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

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