Tawan Sripan (R) of Thailand and Bobby Maihah of Malaysia fight for the ball during the samifinal match of the Tiger cup football tournament at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok November 16 ,2000. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang

Thailand's Surachai Jirasirichote (L) leaps onto his goal-scoring team-mate Worrawot Srimaka after the first goal of their Tiger Cup soccer final match against Indonesia in Bangkok November 18, 2000. Thailand and Indonesia play for the top honour in the region-wide tournament. REUTERS/Jason Reed

Thailand's national soccer team celebrate winning the Tiger Cup soccer tournament after the final against Indonesia in Bangkok November 18, 2000. Thailand won the 10-nation tournament by defeating Indonesia 4-1. REUTERS/Jason Reed REUTERS

Thailand's Thanongsak Pajakkat (bottom) is fouled by Indonesia's Budiman (one name) during their final of the Tiger Cup Soccer tournament in Bangkok November 18, 2000. Thailand and Indonesia play for the top honour in the region-wide tournament. REUTERS/Jason Reed

Thailand's national soccer team celebrate winning the Tiger Cup soccer tournament after the final match against Indonesia in Bangkok November 18, 2000. Thailand won the 10-nation tournament by defeating Indonesia 4-1. REUTERS/Jason Reed REUTERS

Thailand's national soccer team manager Virach Chanpanich is tossed in the air by Thailand players after winning the Tiger Cup soccer tournament after the final against Indonesia in Bangkok November 18, 2000. Thailand won the 10-nation tournament by defeating Indonesia 4-1. REUTERS/Jason Reed REUTERS