Their victory at the Patriot Candrabhaga Stadium also avenged their defeat in the Group B match at the hands of Laos last Monday.

The Harimau Muda began well in last night’s final, taking the lead through Faiz Amer Runnizar in the 14th minute.

Laos were stung into action, and they continuously threatened Malaysia with a series of attempts but failed to find the net.

Malaysia, meanwhile, steadily absorbed the pressure, and their discipline was repaid when they went 2-0 ahead in the 76th minute, with defender Faiz Amer Runnizar scoring off a pass from teammate Alif Farhan Fauzi.

Malaysia once again displayed fine discipline by defending their lead until the final whistle, and brought their championship campaign to a spectacular close.

The U-19 national squad has the best record in the last three editions of this championship, having won in 2018, as well as coming in second in 2017 and 2019.