solitary Cristian Gonzales goal secured Indonesia's place in the 2010 AFF Cup final, after their 1-0 second leg and 2-0 aggregate semi final win over the Philippines.
Both matches in the tie were played at the Gelora Karno Stadium in Jakarta after the Philippines were unable to provide a venue up to international standards.
After a fairytale campaign, the circumstances and opponent proved too much for Simon McMenemy's men, who surpassed expectations by simply getting out of their group.
Indonesia were never really troubled during the second leg - officially their home tie - and Gonzales' third goal of the tournament just before the half time break proved the killer blow.
The visitors couldn't put the favourites under concerted pressure save for a few half chances and efforts from range, with Chris Greatwich sent off during the final minutes for a second bookable offence.
Malaysia await Indonesia in the two-legged final this weekend after they beat Vietnam on aggregate in the other semi final.
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