AFC increases penalty for SEA Games 32 final brawl

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is preparing to issue additional penalties for Thailand and Indonesia following the brawl at the 32nd SEA Games final.

Komang Agung (number 4) and goalkeeper Soponwit Rakyart (yellow shirt) fought 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) about the application of additional sanctions. The AFC believes that the sanctions of 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."

As for Thailand, FAT is explaining the details to confirm that the penalty they have given is appropriate. But that does not change the AFC's decision to issue 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 against 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 at the beginning of the first extra time.

The melee between the two teams Thailand - Indonesia

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 penalty.

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, including goalkeeper Sohonwit Rakyath and reserve player Teerapak Pruengna, were banned from playing for national teams for six months. FAT said they were lenient with 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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