Thailand's futsal team edged Australia 4-3 to advance to the ASEAN Championship final, where they will face Indonesia.
On 10 Apr 2026 at 20:00 GMT+7, at the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization Gymnasium, the 2026 ASEAN Futsal Championship semi-final took place. Thailand's men's national futsal team, ranked 11th worldwide, faced Australia, ranked 51st in the world.
Thailand advanced as Group A champions with three straight wins, while Australia qualified as Group B runners-up after wins over Brunei and Malaysia before losing to Indonesia.
In this match, “Coach Mee” Rakpol Sainetngam fielded the same starting five as the previous game: goalkeeper Theerawat Kaewwilai, captain Itthicha Praphan, Panus Kittipanwong, Muhammad Usman Musa, and Apiwat Jamjaroen.
In the 9th minute, Thailand took the lead 1-0 from a kick-in. Muhammad Usman Musa passed the ball back to Itthicha Praphan, who struck a right-footed shot from just outside the penalty area that went straight into the net.
One minute later, Australia equalized 1-1. Tyler Garner assisted Jacob Harb, who scored with a close-range right-footed shot inside the penalty area.
Both teams then battled for possession and launched continuous attacks, but neither side scored further, leaving the first half tied at 1-1.
In the second half, at the 31st minute, Thailand regained the lead 2-1. Muhammad Usman Musa feinted and fired a left-footed shot into the net.
At the same minute, Thailand extended their lead to 3-1 from a corner kick. Terdsak Charoenpong delivered the ball to Minthada Piromyu, who scored from outside the penalty area.
In the 32nd minute, Australia narrowed the gap to 2-3 with a penalty kick. Jacob Harb successfully converted, scoring his second goal of the match.
At the 35th minute, Thailand increased their lead to 4-2. Narongsak Wingwon passed to Sarawut Phalapruk, who struck a right-footed shot into the net following a kick-in.
In the 38th minute, Australia reduced the deficit to 3-4 during a power play, with Ethan De Melo scoring a close-range goal.
No further goals were scored, and the match ended with Thailand defeating Australia 4-3 to advance to the final against Indonesia, who beat Vietnam 3-2.
Thailand's next match will be the 2026 Asian Futsal Championship final against Indonesia, ranked 18th globally, at the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization Gymnasium on 12 Apr 2026 at 20:00 GMT+7. The game will be broadcast live on True Visions NOW.