Thailand Advances to ASEAN Championship Final

Thailand secured a dramatic 3-1 victory over the Philippines in the second leg of the ASEAN Cup semifinals, achieving a 4-3 aggregate win to set up a final against Vietnam. After trailing 1-2 from the first leg, Thailand rallied with goals from Peeradol Chamrasamee and Patrik Gustavsson, but the Philippines equalized through Bjorn Kristensen's stunning shot, forcing extra time. In a tense finale, Suphanat Mueanta scored the decisive goal in the 116th minute, ensuring Thailand's place in the final. This marks Thailand's 12th appearance in the ASEAN Championship finals, where they will face Vietnam, who defeated Singapore in their semifinal. The first leg of the final is scheduled for January 2nd in Viet Tri, followed by the return leg on January 5th in Bangkok. Despite the loss, the Philippines showcased their resilience and talent throughout the tournament.