The 35-year-old striker came to Indonesia’s rescue again on Sunday, launching a powerful left-footed shot from nearly 50 meters out that was enough to give Merah Putih a 1-0 victory over the Philippines at Jakarta’s Bung Karno Stadium.
Gonzales was also responsible for the lone goal in the semifinal opener on Thursday, and his 42nd-minute strike on Sunday sealed Indonesia’s 2-0 aggregate victory and its place in the AFF Cup title game.
Next up for Indonesia is Malaysia in what promises to be an emotionally charged two-leg final that will open in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday and end at Bung Karno Stadium on Dec. 29. www.thejakartaglobe.com
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