Thailand came from behind to beat Malaysia and enter the International U21 Football Tournament’s final in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on October 26.
Thailand walked away with a 4-2 victory after a penalty shootout in the second semi-final game.
Malaysia scored three goals in the first half, but Thailand leveled the count in the second half, forcing a shootout where all Thai players scored and two Malaysians missed.
Thailand will face Hoang Anh Gia Lai Arsenal JMG, which beat defending champion Vietnam 4-3 on October 25, in the October 28 final.
Earlier, the second-running Australian Sydney team failed to advance to the knock-out round.
Malaysia’s defeat means last year’s top three teams have all been ousted.-VNA
Thailand walked away with a 4-2 victory after a penalty shootout in the second semi-final game.
Malaysia scored three goals in the first half, but Thailand leveled the count in the second half, forcing a shootout where all Thai players scored and two Malaysians missed.
Thailand will face Hoang Anh Gia Lai Arsenal JMG, which beat defending champion Vietnam 4-3 on October 25, in the October 28 final.
Earlier, the second-running Australian Sydney team failed to advance to the knock-out round.
Malaysia’s defeat means last year’s top three teams have all been ousted.-VNA
