Indonesia hit nine in Bangladesh rout to seal ASEAN Cup final spot

Indonesia booked their place in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 final after a sensational 9-2 drubbing of Bangladesh in the Group A decider. Meanwhile, Thailand eye top spot as Vietnam face a severe selection crisis ahead of their clash with Pakistan.

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05:05 - 04/10/2026

Indonesia storm into ASEAN Cup final after 9-2 demolition

Indonesia celebrate reaching the ASEAN Cup final after a sensational 9-2 victory over Bangladesh.

Indonesia dismantled Bangladesh 9-2 to seal their place in the final, powered by a five-goal haul from Mitchell Baker and two stoppage-time strikes in the 90+6 and 90+7 minutes. They finished ahead of Malaysia on goals scored (11 to 9) despite being level on seven points and a +9 goal difference. Malaysia were cruelly eliminated despite a 6-0 thrashing of Singapore—Singapore's heaviest defeat in this fixture since 1978.

Jude Sunthapsub-Bell targets final showdown against Indonesia with Thailand

Thailand forward Jude Sunthapsub-Bell eyes a potential final clash against hosts Indonesia.

Striker Jude Sunthapsub-Bell remains confident ahead of their clash with the Philippines at 16:00 on 2 October 2026. Thailand currently top Group B with a perfect six points, having scored six goals and kept successive clean sheets. The star forward is eager to face hosts Indonesia in the final to experience the electric atmosphere.

Vietnam face attacking crisis ahead of crucial Pakistan clash

Vietnam players train ahead of their crucial match against Pakistan amidst a severe attacking injury crisis.

Head coach Kim Sang-sik will be without Quang Hai, Xuan Son, Gia Hung, and Hoang Duc due to injuries and fitness issues. The frontline has been depleted, leaving only three fit forwards in Dinh Bac, Tai Loc, and Williams Minh Hoang. Vietnam (three points, -1 goal difference) need only a draw against Pakistan at 16:00 on 2 October 2026 to secure a spot in the third-place play-off.

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