Right after the opening whistle, U19 Thailand actively pushed up the squad and continuously put pressure on the opponent's half. In the 7th minute, Itthimon opened the score for the Golden Temple team after a mistake by the U19 Brunei defense.
The one-way game continued to be maintained. Pattaratron became a bright spot in attack when he scored 3 consecutive goals in the 24th, 26th and 36th minutes, helping U19 Thailand quickly create a safe distance. Before the first half ended, Pichaiya successfully converted a penalty in the 40th minute, increasing the score to 5-0.
Stepping into the second half, U19 Thailand did not slow down their attacking pace. Siwakorn scored a double in the 49th and 52nd minutes, before Kongnat put his name on the scoreboard in the 69th minute.
In the 89th minute, Natthakit - a player who came on as a substitute sealed a 9-0 victory for U19 Thailand after a combination on the right wing.
With this result, U19 Thailand temporarily leads Group B thanks to a superior goal difference. The resounding victory over U19 Brunei also gives the Golden Temple team a significant advantage in the group top spot competition with U19 Malaysia, the opponent considered the main candidate for a direct ticket to the semi-finals.
According to the tournament format, only the top team in each group qualifies for the semi-finals, while the second-placed teams will compete for a ticket to the next round based on their performance and goal difference. Therefore, winning big against lower-rated opponents is important for teams competing for tickets to the next round.
