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Thai football chiefs apologise after bad-tempered regional final

A fight breaks out on the sidelines of the men’s football final match between Thailand and Indonesia during the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Phnom Penh on Tuesday. (Photo: AFP)

PHNOM PENH: Thai football bosses apologised and vowed to investigate on Wednesday after their Southeast Asian Games men’s final against Indonesia was marred by two mass brawls and four red cards.

Thailand lost 5-2 after extra time on Tuesday, ending the game in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh with eight players on the field.

One of those sent off was Thai goalkeeper Soponwit Rakyart after he ran half the length of the pitch to join in the second brawl, delivering a diving punch to an opponent.

“The FA of Thailand must apologise for the clash…

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