Thailand defend ASEAN U-13 Cup football title

Kuala Lumpur, July 15 (IANS) Thailand defended their title as they came from behind to beat Malaysia Yellow 2-1 in the final of the 4th edition of the Yamaha ASEAN Cup Under-13 tournament at the Petaling Jaya Stadium here Sunday.

Thailand, who had won the Cup in 2011 at home, became the first team to retain the title.

With the defeat Malaysia also became the first host not to win the title since it was inaugurated in 2008 in Da Nang, Vietnam.