The victory not only gave Thailand a chance to defend their regional title but also guaranteed them a spot at the AFC Futsal Championship Turkmenistan 2020.

Indonesia, who also secured their place in next February's Continental tournament, will face the defending champions in the final on Sunday.

Vietnam and Myanmar's campaign, however, is not over as they will meet in the third place play-off against Myanmar, with the victors sealing the final Southeast Asian ticket to Turkmenistan 2020.

China registered a perfect record of three wins as they sealed their 13th appearance in the Finals, while the defeat for Chinese Taipei meant more heartbreak as Mongolia edged them for the runners-up spot on goal difference.

Mongolia will face Korea Republic in the play-off match on Saturday to determine the East Zone's final ticket to Turkmenistan next February.

Japan will be making their 16th appearance in the Finals, while Korea Republic will need to play the Group A runners-up, to be decided later on Thursday, in a play-off match, with the winners securing their ticket to Turkmenistan 2020 next February.

Tajikistan came from behind to beat Afghanistan 5-2, before Uzbekistan defeated Nepal 4-1 in the later match to confirm the advance of both Central Asian sides with a full day of Group A matches still remaining.

The win confirms successful for qualification for both Kyrgyz Republic and Islamic Republic of Iran, who, with three points apiece, cannot be dislodged as the top two sides in Group B ahead of their meeting on Friday.

Turkmenistan looked to be on the path to victory at 2-0 just after half-time, but Artsanbek Tursonov netted a second-half brace, with Iuldashbai Salimbaev also finding the net as Kyrgyz Republic scored twice in the final four minutes to pull off a stunning recovery.

Both finished on seven points but Indonesia's superior goal difference means they will play Myanmar in Friday's semi-finals while hosts Vietnam will have to battle defending champions Thailand.

The top three teams from the AFF Futsal Championship Vietnam 2019 will advance to the AFC Futsal Championship Turkmenistan 2020 next February.

The win saw defending champions Thailand top the Group A standings heading into the semi-finals.

The regional tournament also serves as the ASEAN Zone Qualifiers for the AFC Futsal Championship Turkmenistan 2020, with the top three teams advancing to the Finals next February.