Cambodia, having never won a medal in men's football at the SEA Games, claimed their spot in the knockout stage as Group A runners-up with seven points to their name, while it was a heartbreak ending for Philippines, who were edged out on goal difference despite their 3-1 win.

Either Indonesia or Thailand will accompany Vietnam into the semi-finals, with their fate to be decided in Thursday's final round of matches.

Both are on nine points, with Indonesia defeating Brunei Darussalam 8-0 on Tuesday and Thailand beating Singapore Laos 2-0.

Thailand will play Vietnam in their final tie while Indonesia will meet Laos.

Myanmar defeated Cambodia to move to 10 points from four matches while Malaysia beat Timor-Leste 4-0 for their first win of the tournament.

The second semi-finalists from the group will be decided on Wednesday, with Cambodia, Malaysia and Philippines all on four points. Second-placed Cambodia will play Malaysia while Philippines meet Timor-Leste.

Myanmar defeated Timor-Leste 3-1 to surge to the top of the standings on seven points while Philippines beat Malaysia 1-0 to move to third on four points.

Philippines badly needed the win, having lost 2-1 to Myanmar on Matchday Two while the loss was a big blow to Malaysia's hopes, having opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw with Myanmar.

Cambodia defeated Timor-Leste 5-0 while Myanmar edged Philippines 2-1 as both teams moved to the top of the standings, with Cambodia ahead on goal difference.

Host nation Philippines salvaged a 1-1 draw with Cambodia, courtesy of Dennis Chung's late goal, while Malaysia came from a goal down to salvage a point against Myanmar.

Vietnam, meanwhile, sent a warning of their gold medal intentions by beating Brunei Darussalam 6-0.

Myanmar defeated Malaysia 5-0 in Group A while Thailand beat Indonesia 5-1 in Group B, with both teams finishing runners-up in their respective groups.

Thailand, the 2017 silver medallists, will face Group A winners Philippines in the semi-finals on Thursday with defending champions Vietnam to play Myanmar.