PHNOM PENH: Thailand's football association apologised and vowed to investigate on Wednesday (May 17) after the Southeast Asian Games men's final against Indonesia was marred by two mass brawls and four red
But the game will be remembered for the scenes which began in the 97th minute when Thailand - who had been 2-0 down - scored to make it 2-2 and force extra time.
When Indonesia took the lead back early in extra time, their officials returned the favour, with even more incendiary results. As the Thai team's discipline crumbled, another two of their players were sent off during extra time for second yellow cards."Sometimes we got provoked and then we fell into it," Erick Thohir told Metro TV.
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