Iraq secured the King’s Cup 2025 championship following a nail-biting final, beating Thailand at home even when reduced to nine men due to two red cards.
From the very first minutes, Thailand had a dangerous chance from a corner kick, but Bayesh brilliantly cleared the ball for Iraq. The visitors quickly regained control, continuously pressuring with wing attacks and a close header narrowly missing the post. A chaotic moment in the 27th minute shook Patiwat’s goal, but Thailand’s defense managed to clear the danger. At the 32nd minute, Iraq had to make an early substitution as Tahseen left the field due to injury, replaced by Jassim.
Iraq grew increasingly dominant, especially in the final minutes of the first half, launching several threatening shots. Goalkeeper Patiwat made a flying save from a powerful long-range strike, keeping Thailand’s goal intact. The first half ended goalless.
Ali scored the only goal of the match.
In the second half, Chanathip — known as the “Thai Messi” — was brought on to boost the attack’s creativity. Nevertheless, Iraq maintained control of the game. After a few heated moments, including a yellow card for Teerasak, the turning point came in the 75th minute: Bayesh delivered a precise cross, allowing Ali to leap and head the ball into Patiwat’s net, giving Iraq the lead.
Shortly afterward, M. Ali received a second yellow card and was sent off, reducing Iraq to 10 men. Thailand took advantage by increasing pressure; Teerasak even scored following a pass from Chanathip, but the goal was disallowed due to offside. At the 90th minute, Supachai broke through and shot from a tight angle, but Hassan made an excellent save.
The drama peaked at the 94th minute when Mohanad committed a violent foul on Chanathip and was shown a direct red card. Players from both sides clashed fiercely on the pitch, and Chanathip had to be stretchered off. Despite Thailand’s late attacking efforts, they failed to equalize.
In the end, Iraq won narrowly 1-0 to claim the King’s Cup 2025, while Thailand suffered a heartbreaking defeat on home soil.
90+9': Full time!
94': Second red card for Iraq
Mohanad committed a harsh foul on Chanathip and was immediately sent off, sparking a tense brawl between players on the field. Chanathip had to be carried off on a stretcher. Ekanit came on as his replacement.
90': Thailand nearly equalizes
Supachai sprinted forward and shot from a tight angle, but goalkeeper Hassan reacted quickly to save and forced a corner.
84': Thailand pushing for a goal
Thailand used their numerical advantage to dominate possession and relentlessly attacked in the final minutes seeking an equalizer.
77': Iraq down to 10 men
M. Ali received a second yellow card, reducing Iraq to 10 players on the pitch.
75': Iraq scores first goal
Bayesh delivered an accurate cross into the box, where Ali powerfully headed the ball past goalkeeper Patiwat who couldn’t react in time.
67': Disallowed goal for offside
Chanathip made a dangerous run and crossed to Teerasak who scored, but the referee ruled it offside, so the goal was not counted.
61': Iraq controlling the game
Iraq took control of the match, consistently exploiting wing attacks to penetrate Thailand’s defense.
56': Yellow card for Teerasak
Teerasak committed a tough foul on an Iraqi player, and the referee promptly showed him a yellow card without hesitation.
46': Second half begins
Chanathip — the “Thai Messi” — was subbed on at the start of the second half to enhance attacking creativity.
45+3': End of first half
The first half ended with both teams creating notable chances but failing to score.
44': Late first-half attack
Iraq maintained pressure in the closing minutes of the first half, producing several dangerous opportunities but couldn’t break the deadlock.
35': Still no goals
Goalkeeper Patiwat made a spectacular flying save to block a powerful long-range shot from an Iraqi player.
32': Early substitution for Iraq
Iraq’s number 4, Tahseen, left the field due to injury, with Jassim coming on as his replacement.
27': Dangerous chance
Iraq crowded the penalty area, causing chaos in front of Patiwat’s goal, but Thailand’s defense cleared decisively in time.
18': Iraq dominating the hosts
Iraq completely controlled the game, while Thailand struggled to advance under constant pressure from the opponents.
11': Danger from a corner kick
Iraq created a threatening situation from a corner; a close-range header seemed destined for goal but narrowly missed the right post.
5': First chance
Thailand won a corner, and the ball was delivered dangerously, but Bayesh executed a skillful clearance for Iraq.
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