Four red cards mar Indonesia’s victory
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said yesterday that it was investigating “acts of violence” after two mass brawls and four red cards marred the men’s final of the SEA Games in Cambodia.
Indonesia defeated Thailand 5-2 in extra time on Tuesday at Phnom Penh’s Olympic Stadium in a match that saw clashes between players and coaches of both sides.
Thailand, who have since apologised and launched their own investigation, ended the bad-tempered final with seven players on the field.
Three War Elephants players were dismissed and the other could not continue due to injury after the team had used up their substitutes.
One of those sent off was goalkeeper Soponwit Rakyart after he ran half the length of the pitch to deliver a diving punch to an Indonesian opponent.
“The AFC is disappointed with the…
