Thailand easily won Brunei despite changing 9 positions

* Goals: Watcharapringam 15', Soimalai 21', Raksongkham 66'

After the 3-0 victory in Myanmar, coach Issara Sritaro confirmed that he would rotate the squad to ensure the players' fitness. On the PTT pitch tonight, August 19, he changed nine positions in the starting lineup, keeping only midfielder Kasidit Kalasin and striker Pattara Soimalai.

Thailand still had complete control of the game against Brunei with 78% of the ball possession. The home team finished 33 shots with nine on target, while Brunei didn't even hit a single shot.

In the 15th minute, the Brunei player made the mistake of letting Nathathop Kaewklang steal the ball, passing it to Varintorn Watcharapringam to finish close to the goal to open the scoring. Six minutes later, from the corner, Soimalai doubled the lead. In the second half, Nethithorn Kaewcharoen headed for Raksongkham to set the score 3-0.

In the remaining match of Group A, Cambodia shared points with Myanmar when drawing 1-1. This result helps Thailand to lead the table with six points, scoring six goals and not conceding. Cambodia ranked second with four points, while Myanmar has one point. Brunei does not have a certain point of elimination.

In the last round on August 21, Thailand only needs to draw with Cambodia to be sure to advance to the semi-finals.

Thailand U23: Sakpon Nichakam, Suksan Bunta, Phanthamit Praphanth, Pattara Soimalai, Nethithorn Kaewcharoen, Apisit Saenseekhammuan, Chiraphong Raksongkham, Kritsada Nontharat, Varintorn Watcharapringam, Nathathop Kaewklang, Kasidit Kalasin

Brunei U23: Jefri Ishak, Muhammad Khoirunaas, Mohd Danial Haji, Abdul Herman, Muhd ​​Zikry, Muhammad Bazli, Rozandy Bujang, Imam Mahdi, Mohammad Hadif, PG Basith, Nazhan Zulkifle.