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Thailand lost the game 1-2 at home, but managed to win 4-3 on aggregate to advance to the final. Singapore fought well and did their best but couldn't score more. Thailand's opponent in the final will be decided after tomorrow's semifinal between Vietnam and Malaysia.
Teerasak Poeiphimai almost scored for Thailand when his shot from a narrow angle on the left hit the post.
A finishing attempt from Ryhan Stewart took a wicked deflection off Pansa Hemviboon and went in. The aggregate score is now 4-3!
In the first leg at Jalan Besar on Aug. 15, Thailand scored three goals, courtesy of a brace from Teerasak Poeiphimai and a strike from Seksan Ratree, while Singapore managed only a goal from Ilhan Fandi in the 84th minute.
This result gives Thailand a significant advantage heading into the return leg in Bangkok. Under the ASEAN Cup's two-legged semi-final format, the away goals rule does not apply. Therefore, Singapore could still force extra time with a 2-0 victory, or even reach the final if they win by a margin of three goals.
The task for Singapore is daunting, as no side has ever overturned a two-goal deficit in the semifinals since the two-legged format was introduced in 2004.
