Indonesia reaches ASEAN Cup final amid controversy after 9-2 Bangladesh win

Indonesia reached the ASEAN Cup final with a 9-2 win over Bangladesh on October 5, but qualified only after scoring twice in injury time as Malaysia threatened to pip them on goal difference.

Indonesia secured their place in the ASEAN Cup final with a 9-2 victory over Bangladesh, but the qualification was far from straightforward. Needing to keep scoring because Malaysia were also winning heavily in the other group match, Indonesia had to add two goals in injury time to edge out their rivals on goal difference. The final against Thailand is scheduled for October 5. The Indonesian federation has faced controversy throughout the tournament over refereeing decisions, including a disallowed goal and a red card against Malaysia, raising questions about whether some preferred a different finalist.