Thailand gain massive upper hand

Elephants poised for sixth regional crown

Thailand coach Mano Polking has all the right to be in a buoyant mood after the War Elephants’ 4-0 hammering of Indonesia in the first leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup final on Wednesday night.

The War Elephants already have one hand on the regional championship title and they are now the overwhelming favourites to take home what would be a record-extending sixth trophy.

The result at the Singapore National Stadium was ensured by Thailand skipper and playmaker Chanathip Songkrasin, who netted the first two goals of the match.

The second leg of the title showdown is to be played tomorrow at the same venue with Indonesia coach Shin Tae-Young openly admitting that a comeback doesn’t seem to be on the cards.

A naturally delighted Polking told a…

Thailand gain massive upper hand