THAILAND 1-1 MONGOLIA

Jakkit Palapon put Thailand ahead early in the game before a second half resurgence from Mongolia saw them draw level 15 minutes from the end courtesy of  Batbold Baljinnyam’s strike.

The match saw a lively start with Thailand having the lion's share of possession, which led to their opening goal in the 10th minute. 

Thanawat Suengchitthawon’s weighted cross into the area found Jakkit, who volleyed past Mongolia goalkeeper Sereekhuu Batmagnai.

Mongolia refused to be cowed and fought back and would have drawn level had it not been for Thailand goalkeeper Kiettipon Udom, who thwarted them on several occasions. 

Mongolia, however, were not to be denied and Zorigtyn Battulga’s charges were rewarded in the 75th minute when Kiettipon’s underhit clearance was intercepted by Baljinnyam, who finished with a fine strike.

Thailand pushed forward and came close to producing the winner in the final seconds of the game but substitute Sampan Kesi angled his header just wide off Pongrawit Jantawong’s corner. 

Laos set the early tone as they put Malaysia under pressure and had a chance in the 15th minute but Anousone Xaypanya sent his free-kick just wide off the mark.

However, Malaysia gave Laos a scare seven minutes later when Luqman Shamsudin found a way past his markers before sending a well-timed pass to Muhammad Nur Azfar, who was unable squeeze his effort past Anantaza Siphongphan at the near post.

Harith Haiqal Adam had a chance to put Malaysia ahead moments later but  sent his header wide off Nik Akif Syahiran’s corner as the score remained goalless going into the break.

Both teams continued to toil in front of goal with Malaysia’s Nik Akif blasting his free-kick over the bar eight minutes into the restart, while Laos Phathana Phommathep was also wasteful at the other end.

Laos’ resistance, however,  was finally broken in the 68th minute when substitute Quentin Cheng sent a cross from the right flank for Nur Azfar to score from close range.