U19 Thailand was led in the 41st minute after Garbowski's close-range header. From a corner kick on the right wing, the U19 Thailand defense played lacklusterly, creating conditions for U19 Australia players to rush in and finish to open the scoring.
After conceding a goal, U19 Thailand proactively pushed up the squad to find an equalizer. The Southeast Asian representative created many notable opportunities in the second half with shots from Buransuk or Tippanet. However, the inaccuracy in decisive situations prevented this team from penetrating the solid defense of U19 Australia.
In the opposite direction, U19 Australia continued to show discomfort with good physical foundation and the ability to organize tight defense. This team maintained a disciplined game for most of the second half to protect the advantage.
In the 90+8 minute, U19 Thailand made a mistake right in front of the penalty area. Beckham Baker successfully stole the ball before launching a decisive finish, sealing a 2-0 victory for U19 Australia.
Although unable to win the championship, U19 Thailand still had a remarkable journey at this year's tournament when they won all matches on the way to the final and showed a fast, energetic playing style.
Meanwhile, the victory over U19 Thailand helped U19 Australia win the U19 Southeast Asian Championship for the 6th time in history. This team maintained stable form throughout the tournament with balance in both attack and defense.
