Thailand will be bidding to end a barren run in men's football when they meet Indonesia in the final on Saturday.
Thailand completely dominated the SEA Games' men's football when they won the title eight times in a row from 1993-2007. But they were embarrassingly eliminated in the first round in the last two tournaments.
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Coach Kiatisuk Senamuang's men are heavy favourites against the Indonesians at Zayar Thriti Stadium in Myanmar's new capital as the Thais thrashed them 4-1 in the group stage earlier in the 2013 Games.
Kiatisuk should know how to win the title as he won several gold medals during his playing days. He was on target when Thailand beat Myanmar in the 1993 final to begin their eight-title run.
However, he warned his players not to underestimate Indonesia in today's showdown.
"It will not be an easy match," he said yesterday.
"Although we beat them 4-1 in the first round, today's game will be different. I hope my players will be eager to beat them again. We must do our best and not make mistakes. I believe we can win the gold medal."
Injured Pakorn Prempak is definitely out while 'Messi Jay' Chanathip Songkrasin and Thai-Swiss Charyl Chappuis need late fitness tests.
Kiatisuk, affectionately called by his nickname 'Zico', welcomes back Pokklaw Anan who was sidelined due to injury in Thailand's 1-0 win against Singapore in the semi-finals on Thursday.
Kiatisuk's men are captained by defender Theerathon Bunmathan, a starter for the full national team. They also have other full national team players, including goalkeeper Kawin Thamasatchanan.
As for Indonesia, they have improved considerably after the defeat against Thailand.
They eliminated hosts Myanmar with a 1-0 win in their final group game and stunned defending champions Malaysia on penalties following a 2-2 draw in the semi-finals.
The Indonesians are led by Alfin Tuasalamony, Andri Ibo and Diego Robbie Michiels who could break the Thais' hearts.
PROBABLE THAILAND LINE-UP
Goalkeeper: Kawin ThamasatchananDefenders: Arthit Daosawang, Theerathon Bunmathan, Sakolwach Sakonlah, Praweenawat Boonyong
Midfielders: Charyl Chappuis, Pokklaw Anan, Thitiphan Puangjan
Strikers: Kroekrit Taweekarn, Sarawut Masuk. Adisak Kraisorn
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