Indonesia vs. Thailand SEA Games Match Record: How Many Times Has Indonesia Won?

Indonesia's national football team ended a 32-year title drought in men's football at the SEA Games. Despite a heated match, the Garuda team emerged victorious after defeating Thailand 5-2 in the final held at the Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

In the first half, the Indonesian U-22 national team led Thailand 2-0 with goals scored by Ramadan Sananta (21', 45+4').

In the second half, Thailand reduced Indonesia's lead through Anan Yodsangwal (65'). Then, Thailand equalized in injury time, making it 2-2, with a goal by Yotsakon Burapha (90+7'). The match then went into extra time.

In extra time, Indonesia scored their third goal through Irfan Jauhari (91'), and the fourth was scored by Fajar Fathur Rachman (107'). The final goal was contributed by Beckham Putra (120').

During extra time, a brawl broke out between the Indonesian and Thai national teams. Officials and players from both teams engaged in a fight, with some falling to the ground.

Aside from the heated match, what is the head-to-head record between the Indonesian and Thai national teams in SEA Games matches throughout history?

Indonesia vs. Thailand Record

Based on data compiled by Databoks.co.id from Kompas.com and Bola.com, Indonesia has met Thailand in the SEA Games 24 times since the first SEA Games in 1959. Thailand dominated the wins in these numerous encounters.

Of these encounters, Thailand achieved 16 wins, while Indonesia only achieved 6 wins. There were two draws between the two national teams.

The Garuda team achieved 6 wins against Thailand in 1979, 1989, 1991, 2011, 2019, and 2023.

Indonesia's last defeat against Thailand was in the semi-final of the 2021 SEA Games in Vietnam. At that time, the Garuda Muda squad lost 0-1 after extra time.

Meanwhile, Indonesia's last gold medal win was at the 1991 SEA Games. This was the first time Indonesia met Thailand in the final. The Indonesia vs. Thailand match ended in a 0-0 draw in normal time.

The Garuda team, supported by a number of legendary players such as Ferril Hattu and Rochi Putiray, eventually defeated Thailand 4-3 on penalties.

The following is a list of the head-to-head record between Indonesia and Thailand in the SEA Games from 1959-2023:

1. SEA Games 1977: Indonesia 0-2 Thailand (semi-final)
2. SEA Games 1979: Indonesia 1-3 Thailand (round robin)
3. SEA Games 1979: Indonesia 0-0 (3-1 pen.) Thailand (playoff for 2nd place)
4. SEA Games 1981: Thailand 2-0 Indonesia (semi-final)
5. SEA Games 1983: Thailand 5-0 Indonesia (group stage)
6. SEA Games 1985: Thailand 7-0 Indonesia (semi-final)
7. SEA Games 1987: Indonesia 0-0 Thailand (group stage)
8. SEA Games 1989: Indonesia 1-1 (9-8 pen.) Thailand (bronze medal match)
9. SEA Games 1991: Indonesia 0-0 (4-3 pen.) Thailand (final)
10. SEA Games 1993: Thailand 1-0 Indonesia (semi-final)
11. SEA Games 1995: Thailand 2-1 Indonesia (group stage)
12. SEA Games 1997: Indonesia 1-1 (2-4 pen.) Thailand (final)
13. SEA Games 2001: Thailand 2-1 Indonesia (semi-final)
14. SEA Games 2003: Indonesia 0-6 Thailand (group stage)
15. SEA Games 2005: Thailand 3-1 Indonesia (semi-final)
16. SEA Games 2007: Thailand 2-1 Indonesia (group stage)
17. SEA Games 2011: Indonesia 3-1 Thailand (group stage)
18. SEA Games 2013: Indonesia 1-4 Thailand (group stage)
19. SEA Games 2013: Indonesia 0-1 Thailand (final)
20. SEA Games 2015: Thailand 5-0 Indonesia (semi-final)
21. SEA Games 2017: Indonesia 1-1 Thailand (group stage)
22. SEA Games 2019: Thailand 0-2 Indonesia (group stage)
23. SEA Games 2021: Thailand 1-0 Indonesia (semi-final)
24. SEA Games 2023: Indonesia 5-2 Thailand (final)