Football at the 2023 SEA Games – Men's tournament final

Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh, where the battle took place
Event	2023 SEA Games Gold medal match
Indonesia Thailand 5 2
After extra time Indonesia won 5–2 after extra time.
Date	16 May 2023
Venue	Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Man of the Match	None
Referee	Qasim Al-Hatmi (Oman)
Attendance	28,133
Weather	Fair 30 °C (86 °F)

The men's association football gold medal match of the 2023 SEA Games was contested by Indonesia and Thailand at the Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh on 16 May 2023. Omani referee Qasim Al-Hatmi issued a SEA Games record 13 yellow cards and 9 red cards, setting a new record for cautions at any SEA Games tournament.

Because of this, this match was also nick named "Battle of Phnom Penh" (Indonesian : Pertempuran Phnom Penh) in Indonesia.^{[ citation needed ]}

The match

Summary

The first incident occurred when Al Hatmi blew the whistle during the injury time of the second half. At that time Indonesia had a 2–1 lead and were ready to celebrate their victory and championship title. When the whistle sounded, the coach for Indonesia, Indra Sjafri, started celebrating with the staff because they mistook the long blow for a full-time signal. However, Al Hatmi had actually intended to signal a free kick for Thailand. After the premature celebrations settled down, the free kick that followed led to Thailand striker Yotsakorn Burapha scoring an equalizer goal, thereby making the score 2–2. Indonesian coaches and players began criticizing the referee's decision, and Indonesian media claims that Al Hatmi gave an unfair advantage to the opponent with the seven-minute additional time. ^[1]

After extra time started, Indonesian player Irfan Jauhari scored a goal in the 91st minute, making the score 3–2 and giving Indonesia the lead again. The goal was again followed by unrest in the benches. In the videos that were shown, Indonesia's team manager Sumardji was beaten and punched by several Thai coaching staff and players, which resulted in Sumardji's face bleeding from the nose and mouth. ^[2] As a result of the incident, the referee issued several red cards to the Thailand players and coaching staff. Indonesia went on to score two more goals and concede none during the remaining duration of extra time, and conquered the championship title after a 32 year drought. ^[3]

Details

16 May 2023 (2023-05-16)

19:30

Indonesia	5–2 (a.e.t.)	Thailand
Sananta 20', 45+5' Irfan 91' Fajar 107' Beckham 120'	Report	Anan 65' Yotsakorn 90+10'

Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh

Attendance: 28,133

Referee: Qasim Al-Hatmi (Oman)

GK 20 Ernando Ari  7' RB 2 Bagas Kaffa CB 19 Alfeandra Dewangga  67'  70' CB 5 Rizky Ridho (c) LB 13 Haykal Alhafiz  106' DM 4 Komang Teguh  28'  94' RM 8 Witan Sulaeman  90+3' CM 15 Taufany Muslihuddin  46' CM 7 Marselino Ferdinan LM 14 Fajar Fathur Rahman CF 9 Ramadhan Sananta  48'  55' Substitutions: GK 1 Adi Satryo DF 3 Rio Fahmi  90+3' DF 16 Muhammad Ferarri  70' MF 6 Ananda Raehan  46' MF 10 Beckham Putra  120+1'  106' FW 11 Jeam Kelly Sroyer FW 17 Irfan Jauhari  55' FW 18 Titan Agung  90+11' Manager: Indra Sjafri*

GK 1 Soponwit Rakyart  94' RB 2 Bukkoree Lemdee  30' CB 5 Songchai Thongcham  95' CB 4 Jonathan Khemdee  28'  102' LB 3 Chatmongkol Rueangthanarot  41' CM 6 Airfan Doloh (c)  73'  73' CM 19 Chayapipat Supunpasuch  8'  46' RW 7 Channarong Promsrikaew AM 17 Settasit Suwannasit  87' LW 10 Achitpol Keereerom  30' CF 8 Teerasak Poeiphimai  58'  118' Substitutions: GK 20 Thirawut Sraunson  95' DF 12 Apisit Saenseekammuan  78'  73' DF 13 Pongsakorn Trisat  30' DF 15 Jakkapong Sanmahung MF 14 Purachet Thodsanit  46' MF 16 Leon James MF 18 Thirapak Prueangna FW 9 Yotsakorn Burapha  87' FW 11 Anan Yodsangwal  90+7'  30' Manager: Issara Sritaro**

*Indonesia team manager Sumardji received a red card.**3 assistant coaches of Thailand received red cards.

References

1. "Kontroversi Wasit Indonesia vs Thailand Asal Oman" [The controversy over the referee from Oman for the Indonesia vs Thailand match]. CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). 17 May 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
2. Krisna, Moch (16 May 2023). "Sumardji Manajer Timnas Dipukul Saat Ricuh Laga Indonesia Vs Thailand Final SEA Games 2023" [Sumardji, the National Team Manager, Was Beaten in the Chaos of the Indonesia Vs Thailand Match in the 2023 SEA Games Final]. Tribun Sumsel (in Indonesian).
3. "Four red cards, two brawls: Indonesia beat Thailand to win football gold in dramatic SEA Games final". CNA. 17 May 2023. Archived from the original on 17 May 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.