Thailand claimed their second AFC U-14 Girlsâ Regional Championship for the ASEAN zone title after beating the Philippines 1-0 in Sundayâs final, and also won the MVP Award thanks to the efforts of midfielder Pattaranan Aupachai.
The Thais won four of five games on their way to the title, a repeat of the 2014 finale where Nophodol Pibulvechâs side defeated the Philippines 2-1 to clinch their inaugural crown.
The champions of last yearâs edition Vietnam, meanwhile, finished third following their 2-1 win in Sundayâs other game over 2013 and 2015 third-place winners Myanmar, who wrapped up the 2016 campaign with the Fair Play and Top Scorer accolades through the exploits of Myat Noe Khin who netted four times for Nu Nu Khine Winâs side.
ALL WINNERS
Champions: Thailand
Runners-up: Philippines
Third place: Vietnam
Fair Play: Myanmar
MVP: Pattaranan Aupachai (Thailand No. 6)
Top Scorer: Myat Noe Khin (Myanmar No. 8 – 4 goals)
FINAL
Thailand 1-0 Philippines
Scorer: Phattharanit Duangkaew (19â)
Referee: Danielle Potticary (Australia)
THIRD-PLACE MATCH
Vietnam 2-1 Myanmar
Scorers: Nguyen Thi Tu Anh (7â, 42â) / Myat Noe Khi (22â)
Referee: Kusum Mandi (India)
