In a match where both sides had their fair share of opportunities, Brook timed his run perfectly to steal in behind the Malaysian defence to slot home the winning goal.

Malaysia had high hopes of retaining the title they won last year, especially after having defeated Australia 3-0 in their group stage encounter earlier in the tournament.

For Australia, the triumph sealed their fifth title in nine appearances in the regional tournament.

Australia came from behind to beat Myanmar 2-1 while Malaysia, who also overcome a deficit, edged Indonesia 4-3 in extra-time.

It will be the second meeting between the teams, with Malaysia having defeated Australia 3-0 in the group stage.

Australia defeated Singapore 5-0 to finish as Group B winners while Malaysia - who lost 1-0 to Thailand - emerged second after Cambodia stunned Vietnam 2-1.

Australia will meet Myanmar while Malaysia will play Group A winners Indonesia in Saturday's semi-finals.

Myanmar 1-1 Indonesia

Their tie against Myanmar, who also went in to the match with four wins to their name, ended 1-1 with Indonesia sealing top spot on goal difference.

The two now await the Group B's semi-finalists, which will be decided on Thursday.

The intense heat failed to inspire both sets of players in the first half before Myanmar found the lead after the break through Htet Aung with Indonesia captain Rizky Ridho Ramadhani equalising in the 68th minute.

Malaysia produced a stunning performance to defeat Australia 3-0 while Vietnam dropped points when they played to a 0-0 draw with Thailand. Singapore, meanwhile, defeated Cambodia 1-0.

Indonesia edged Laos 2-1 while Myanmar defeated Brunei Darussalam 2-0 and the two pacesetters will face off on Wednesday to decide the Group A winners.

Australia defeated Thailand 3-1, Malaysia beat Cambodia 3-0 while Vietnam proved too strong for Singapore, recording a 3-0 triumph as the teams continue to build-up to the 2020 AFC U-19 Championship Qualifiers.