Thailand's U19 national team gave their all but lost to Australia, missing out on the U19 ASEAN Football Championship 2026 title.
On 13 June 2026 at 20:15 GMT+7, at Sumatra Utara Main Stadium, the final of the ASEAN U19 Football Championship took place, with Thailand's U19 national team facing Australia.
In the semifinals, Thailand defeated Cambodia 4-0, while Australia narrowly beat host Indonesia 1-0. For this match, Coach Bo Jakrapan Panpi set up a forward trio of Siwakorn Pornsan, Peerada Lasawat, and Nattakitt Phosi, with team captain Pitchaya Kongsri as the playmaker.
The game started, and at three minutes, Thailand had an early chance when Pitchaya Kongsri took a left-footed shot, but the ball went wide.
At the 11th minute, Thailand had a chance from a long ball by Jirapong Chaemsakul to Pattharatorn Buranasuk, who was fouled before passing to Nattakitt Phosi, whose right-footed shot missed the target.
At the 13th minute, Australia threatened when Lawrence Wong received the ball near the penalty area and turned to shoot with his left foot, but it went over the crossbar.
In the 16th minute, Australia had another chance after Thailand failed to clear the ball properly, allowing Medin Memeti to shoot right-footed, but Phumirapee Siribunyakul made the save.
Australia kept pressing in the 26th minute during a scramble in the penalty area, and Peter Antoniou shot, but the ball went wide again.
At the 28th minute, Thailand had a free kick from the right side, with Peerada Lasawat curling the ball with his left foot, but it missed the target.
The momentum shifted toward Thailand at minute 31, with Pitchaya Kongsri attempting a long-range shot after turning, but it was saved by George Plassin.
At the 41st minute, Australia took the lead 1-0 from a corner kick, with Lawrence Wong crossing for Alexander Garbovski to head the ball into the net. The first half ended with this score.
In the second half, Thailand made one substitution, bringing in Suphanat Mahawai and Ittimon Tipnet to replace Apiwit Laokai and Peerada Lasawat.
At the 50th minute, Thailand nearly equalized when Ittimon Tipnet dribbled inside and curled a right-footed shot that went over the crossbar.
At the 54th minute, Thailand had another chance as Ittimon Tipnet dribbled past the Australian defense before shooting right-footed, but George Plassin saved it.
At the 62nd minute, Australia threatened when Amlani Tatu had an open shot but sent the ball over the crossbar.
At the 63rd minute, Thailand nearly equalized again from a long switch pass; Ittimon Tipnet assisted Pattharatorn Buranasuk, whose left-footed shot hit the side netting.
At the 69th minute, Thailand made their third substitution, with Ratchanont Kotsaseni replacing Pitchaya Kongsri.
At the 75th minute, Thailand made their fourth substitution, bringing in Witthawat Prawthaisong for Nattakitt Phosi.
At the 79th minute, Thailand made their final substitution, sending Sirisran Janjamsai on for Pattharatorn Buranasuk.
In the 7th minute of stoppage time, Thailand made a mistake in passing, which allowed Beckham Baker to score, extending Australia's lead to 2-0.
No further goals were scored, and the match ended with Thailand U19 losing 0-2 to Australia, finishing as runners-up in this ASEAN tournament.
The Thailand U19 team will return immediately, arriving at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on 14 June 2026 at 23:05 GMT+7. Afterwards, the coaching staff will report to the Football Association of Thailand and hold a meeting to plan for the next tournament—the AFC U20 Championship qualifiers, to be held in Chonburi province from 31 August to 6 September 2026.
Starting 11 lineup
Phumirapee Siribunyakul (GK), Surachai Booncharee, Jirapong Chaemsakul, Purich Thapheensawang, Danupol Bubpha, Pitchaya Kongsri (C), Nattakitt Phosi, Apiwit Laokai, Peerada Lasawat, Siwakorn Pornsan, Pattharatorn Buranasuk