Title almost in hand but no room for complacency in AFF Suzuki Cup second leg, says Thai coach


Thailand supporters cheer during the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 final first leg soccer match between Indonesia and Thailand in Singapore, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. Thailand won 4-0. - AP

BANGKOK, Dec 31 (Reuters): Thailand coach Mano Polking has warned his players not to be complacent when they face Indonesia in the second leg of the Suzuki Cup final in Singapore on Saturday (Jan 1), despite holding a 4-0 lead from the first match.

Five-time South-East Asian champions Thailand brushed aside an inexperienced Indonesia team on Wednesday (Dec 29), with captain Chanathip Songkrasin scoring twice and Supachok Sarachat and Bordin Phala also finding the net.

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