KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reached the Under-19 Asean Championship semi-final by topping Group C following a 1-1 draw with Thailand at Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium in Surabaya on Thursday.

Thailand took the lead through Caelan Ryan in the fourth minute before G. Pavithran equalised from the penalty spot for Malaysia in the 48th minute.

Malaysia and Thailand both finished with seven points, but the former topped the group on goal difference.

Singapore finished third with three points, while Brunei failed to earn a point.