Thailand will take on Australia in the final of the Asean U19 Boys Championship 2026 on Saturday after they crushed Cambodia 4-0 at the Sumatera Utara Main Stadium in Medan, Indonesia, on Thursday.
After a long period of frustration, Natthakit Phosri struck the opener in the 32nd minute for Thailand before Itthimon Tippanet doubled their lead just before half-time.
Cambodia tried hard to stage a comeback in the second half but the Thais stood firm and Itthimon added the third goal in the 80th minute before an own goal from Cambodia defender Udom Sean eight minutes later completed the rout.
Australia edged hosts Indonesia 1-0, with Marcus Neill hitting the winner in the 89th minute in the other semi-final.
“We have to praise Cambodia for making it difficult for us at the start of the match. But the first goal took the pressure off the players and from then on they could play the way they wanted to,” said Thailand U19 coach Jakkrapan Punpee after the game.
“Now we have to focus on the players’ physical condition because we don’t have much time for recovery.
“The players have done well to reach the final but there are still some mistakes which need to be addressed. But I have to commend the fighting spirit of the team. We didn’t have much time to prepare for the tournament but the players have given their best,” added the coach.
Saturday’s final will kick off at 8.15pm and will be broadcast live on the BG Sports YouTube channel.