The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is preparing to impose additional penalties on Thailand and Indonesia following the brawl at the 32nd SEA Games final.
Komang Agung (number 4) and goalkeeper Soponwit Rakyart (yellow shirt) fight after the score was raised to 3-2. Photo: AFP
The Ball Thai Stand website reported that the AFC has sent a notice to the Football Association of Thailand (FAT) regarding the application of additional sanctions. The AFC believes that the sanctions imposed by the FAT and the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) are not sufficient.
"AFC reviewed the video and found that there were many violators but they were not punished," BTS quoted a source from FAT. "AFC will issue additional penalties to those involved and fine FAT and PSSI."
On the Thai side, FAT is explaining the details to confirm that the penalty they have imposed is appropriate. But that does not change the AFC's decision to impose additional penalties.
The men's football final of the 32nd SEA Games in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) ended on the evening of May 16 with Indonesia winning 5-2 over Thailand after 120 minutes. However, the biggest highlight was when members of the two teams got into a fight twice at the end of the second half and the beginning of the first extra time.
Indonesia and Thailand fought twice in the final match of SEA Games 32.
The incident damaged the image of Thai and Indonesian football in particular and Southeast Asia in general. A day after the match, FAT had to post an apology for the incident and on May 23, issued an official punishment.
Accordingly, goalkeeper coach Prasadchok Chokmoh, assistant coach Phatrawut Wongsripuek and team official Mayid Madada were banned from working with national teams for one year. Two players involved in the fight, goalkeeper Sohonwit Rakyath and reserve player Teerapak Pruengna, were banned from playing for national teams for six months. The FAT said it would go easy on the two players because they were young and apologized after the riot.
Meanwhile, PSSI did not impose any punishment. "Why should we punish the players?", PSSI President Thohir asked an Indonesian reporter at a press conference in Jakarta on the afternoon of May 24. "Of course, we will correct it. But basically, I think it was just a spontaneous action when provoked and can be tolerated."
Hieu Luong
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