Thailand fended off a determined Cambodian side 4-0 to book their place in the final of the ASEAN U19 Boys’ Football Championship.
In the first semifinal tie played at the Sumatera Utara Main Stadium in Deli Serdang, the Thais were frustrated for long periods before Natthakit Phosri found the opener in the 32nd minute.
Itthimon Tippanet would strike the second goal one minute into the first half injury time for Thailand to end the first half confident at 2-0 in front.
Cambodia tried hard to stage a comeback, but the Thais stood firm as Itthimon added the third in the 80th minute and then an own goal from Cambodian defender Udom Sean eight minutes later.
It was the first ever semi-final appearance for the Cambodians since the inception of the championships.
Thailand will play Australia in the final, after the Aussies edged out hosts Indonesia 1-0 in their semi-final tie.
