At home, the Thai team faced many difficulties against Malaysia's tight defensive play for most of the first half. However, the turning point came in the 37th minute when the referee consulted VAR and determined that Ubaidullah Shamsul fouled Kakana Khamyok in the penalty area. From the penalty spot, Yotsakorn Burapha successfully converted, opening the score for the "War Elephants".
In the second half, Thailand continued to control the game. In the 55th minute, Teerasak Poeiphimai took advantage of the space in the penalty area to finish and double the score, thereby sealing a 2-0 victory for the home team.
With this result, Thailand has 6 points after 2 matches, scored 7 goals, has not conceded a goal and is temporarily leading Group B thanks to a goal difference of +7. Malaysia also has 6 points but has played one more match and owns a goal difference of +3, so it is ranked second.
In the following positions, Myanmar ranks third with 3 points after 2 matches. Philippines also has 3 points but ranks fourth due to inferior goal difference. Laos continues to be at the bottom of the group when they have not won any points after 3 matches.
Previously, the Philippines came back to defeat Laos with a score of 4-1. Despite being led very early and only really creating a difference after the opponent had to play with one less player, coach Albert Capellas' team still scored 4 goals in the second half to nurture hopes of competing for a ticket to the next round.
After this round, the race in Group B is still exciting as Thailand and Malaysia both have 6 points, while Myanmar and the Philippines still have a chance to chase with 3 points. The next rounds will be decisive for the two spots in the semi-finals of the ASEAN Cup 2026.
