On the evening of October 15, Brunei and Timor Leste faced off in the second leg of the play-off for a ticket to the 2024 ASEAN Cup. Previously, in the first leg on October 8, Brunei lost 0-1.
Being forced to win, Brunei players were forced to attack right from the start. Meanwhile, Timor Leste played defensively against their opponents. However, after only a few minutes, Timor Leste gradually regained control of the game and from there completely dominated the game. Although they controlled the ball, this team had problems with finishing. The first half ended in a 0-0 draw.
With nothing to lose, coach McAllister asked his players to push up their formation in the second half. However, Brunei's attack was very weak. As the match progressed, Brunei's physical strength declined, leaving them with almost no chance of turning the game around. Meanwhile, Timor Leste missed out on opportunities one after another.
At the end of 90 minutes of play, the two teams drew 0-0. With this result, Timor Leste won with a total score of 1-0 after 2 matches, thereby becoming the last team to get a ticket to the ASEAN Cup 2024.
Timor Leste is in Group A with Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Cambodia. Meanwhile, Group B includes Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar, and Laos.
