Thailand cruised into the title showdown of the AFF U23 Championship with a 2-0 victory over Laos in the last four stage of the regional event in Phnom Penh on Thursday.
Teerasak Phoeimiphai struck in the 14th minute and Kroekphon Arbram converted a penalty seven minutes into the second half to give the War Elephants a shot at the title.
It was one-way traffic right from the start with Thailand enjoying the bulk of the possession.
Thailand made most of the their moves from the wings with Niphitphon Wongpanya and Kroekphon giving the Laotian defenders a tough time. Full-backs Thawatchai Inprakhon and Waris Choolthong also contributed offensively.
The War Elephants did not have to wait long to get…
