Playing for a spot in the final, the Joeys went down 2-0 at the Chonburi Stadium in Thailand.

Vietnam scored twice in a damaging three minutes on the half-hour mark, holding onto their advantage for the rest of the semi-final.

Australia will now face Malaysia in the third-spot play-off match.

Meanwhile, Vietnam go on to play hosts Thailand in the decider.

Pic courtesy of the Asean Football website.