JAKARTA (Interstat) — Indonesia defeated Thailand 3-2 on Monday in a dramatic football match that swung on late goals, extra-time pressure and a series of costly cautions. Kevin Diks scored for Indonesia, Dean James added another, and Elkan Baggott struck the decisive goal in the 116th minute. Thailand answered through Iklas Sanron in the 87th minute and Peeradon Chamratsamee in the 111th, but could not find a final response after Baggott’s late finish. The result lifted Indonesia to a 1-0 record in the competition and a 1-0 mark across all competitions. Thailand fell to 0-2 in the competition and 0-2 overall.

The match began with Indonesia pushing forward at home, but the first notable moment was a yellow card for Hubner J. in the 23rd minute. Thailand’s Jaided S. was booked in the 40th, and the visitors were cautioned repeatedly after the break. Sayriya N. received a yellow card in the 66th, Waris Choolthong was booked in the 72nd, and Mickelson N. was shown yellow cards in the 76th and 81st minutes. Indonesia’s Ridho R. was booked in the 109th, and James D. was cautioned in the 112th after his earlier goal. The flurry of cards disrupted the flow and set up a tense finish as both teams searched for control.

Indonesia’s substitutions began at halftime, when Haye T. entered. Vickery L. followed in the 60th minute, and Oratmangoen R. came on in the 65th. Later changes saw Hubner J. and Verdonk C. replaced in the 101st minute. Thailand made its first switch in the 53rd minute with Bureerat S., then brought on Songkrasin C. and Poeiphimai T. in the 63rd. Jaided S. and Khamyok K. entered in the 79th, and Kaman K. came on in the 91st. The substitutions gave both sides fresh legs, but the game remained open as Thailand chased an equalizer and Indonesia looked to protect its advantage.

Baggott and Diks each played 116 minutes for Indonesia, with Baggott delivering the most important moment of the night. Diks also scored, while James contributed a goal and received a yellow card. Shayne Pattynama was a late influence for Indonesia. For Thailand, Sanron scored in 37 minutes of action, Chamratsamee scored in 25 minutes, and Choolthong was booked during a 63-minute shift. Manuel Bihr played the full 116 minutes, and Seksan Ratree provided an assist. Thailand’s previous result this season was a 2-1 home loss to the Philippines, leaving the team still searching for its first win in the competition.

Indonesia’s win came after a tight, physical contest that featured eight yellow cards and late swings in momentum. Thailand had brief hope when Chamratsamee scored in the 111th minute to level the match, but Indonesia responded almost immediately through Baggott. The home side managed the closing minutes without another goal, securing a valuable result and keeping its perfect record intact. Thailand remained winless despite a spirited effort that included a late goal and several chances to pull level again. Indonesia’s defense held firm in the final moments, and the final whistle confirmed the result.

The game’s late drama overshadowed much of the early play. Both teams traded possession and probed for openings before the goals arrived in the final half-hour of regulation and extra time. Indonesia held its lead after Baggott’s strike, and Thailand could not produce another equalizer. Indonesia improved to 1-0 in the competition and 1-0 across all competitions. Thailand dropped to 0-2 in the competition and 0-2 overall.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Indonesia 1, Thailand 1. Its ELO system had projected Indonesia with a 68.1 percent probability to win. The teams combined for five goals, and Indonesia found the winner in extra time.