Looking back: Kiatisuk's super strike in 1996 launches era of dominance for Thailand in the Asean Championships


SINGAPORE: Kiatisuk Senamuang’s wonder goal in the final of the inaugural Asean Championship almost 30 years ago was worthy of winning any tournament, but the Thailand forward’s strike not only secured the title for his team, it helped launch a dynasty.

That 1-0 win over the Malaysians courtesy of Kiatisuk’s 10th minute goal at Singapore’s National Stadium built upon Thailand’s earlier success in the South-East Asian (SEA) Games and propelled the country to a string of regional successes that remains unparalleled.

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