Australia in Thailand's way 

Defending champions Thailand came from a goal down to beat Myanmar 3-1 at the Jaka Baring Stadium while Vietnam failed to hold on to an early lead to succumb to a 4-2 loss against Australia, represented by their Under-20 team, in the other semi-final at the Bumi Sriwiaya Stadium.

“The team responded well when Myanmar turned defensive after they got the lead,” said Thailand head coach Nuengrutai Sraithongvian, whose team had beaten Australia 4-2 in the group stage.

“But after getting the equaliser, we changed tactics and that worked well for us to get the win.”

The match did not come alive until the 24th minute where off a quick counter-attack; Myanmar put their noses in front when Khin Moe Wai fired in.

A stung Thailand got their act together and got the equaliser in the 34th minute through the speedy Kanjana Sung-Ngoen who slammed in a rebound.