Thailand U23 defeated the Philippines U23 3-1 in their final AFF U23 Youth Championship group stage match on July 28, 2025. This convincing match result confirmed Thailand's place in the tournament's knockout phase as group winners. Thailand started strongly, scoring two early goals to take control of the match. The Philippines pulled one back before halftime to offer a glimmer of hope, but Thailand sealed the victory with a third goal in the second half to end any comeback hopes. A standout performance came from Thailand's forward, who scored a brace and was a constant threat. The win gave Thailand top spot in the final group table, ensuring a favorable knockout draw, while the Philippines' campaign ended with a defeat. The Thai manager highlighted the team's strong response after their previous draw.