Huge joy in Jakarta: Indonesia wins first prize since 1991

Indonesia won the FIFA ASEAN Cup on Monday, defeating Thailand on penalties in the final in Jakarta for their first official trophy since 1991.

Indonesia claimed the FIFA ASEAN Cup on Monday, beating Thailand on penalties in the final held in Jakarta. Despite being a regional tournament for Southeast Asian nations, the victory marks Indonesia's first official prize in over three decades. The match was tightly contested, with Indonesia taking the lead through a deflected free kick from Dean James before Thailand equalized. After extra time produced another goal for Thailand, Indonesia fought back to level again, forcing the penalty shootout that they ultimately won.