The match began on a competitive note as both sides were aiming for the final ticket to Turkmenistan 2020, but it was Tran Thai Huy who opened the scoring in the sixth minute, before doubling Vietnam's lead moments after the restart.

Korea Republic join China PR and Japan as the East Zone's representatives in Turkmenistan 2020 next February.

With their place in the Finals secured 24 hours prior, Uzbekistan produced a superb performance to comprehensively beat fellow qualifiers Tajikistan 9-3, while Afghanistan salvaged some pride with a parting 6-2 win over Nepal.

Mahdi Javid starred with a hat-trick, while Mahdi Karimi scored twice in an entertaining battle between two already-qualified teams, with nine of the 11 goals coming in an action-packed first half.

China registered a perfect record of three wins as they sealed their 13th appearance in the Finals, while the defeat for Chinese Taipei meant more heartbreak as Mongolia edged them for the runners-up spot on goal difference.

Mongolia will face Korea Republic in the play-off match on Saturday to determine the East Zone's final ticket to Turkmenistan next February.

Japan will be making their 16th appearance in the Finals, while Korea Republic will need to play the Group A runners-up, to be decided later on Thursday, in a play-off match, with the winners securing their ticket to Turkmenistan 2020 next February.

The victory not only gave Thailand a chance to defend their regional title but also guaranteed them a spot at the AFC Futsal Championship Turkmenistan 2020.

Indonesia, who also secured their place in next February's Continental tournament, will face the defending champions in the final on Sunday.

Vietnam and Myanmar's campaign, however, is not over as they will meet in the third place play-off against Myanmar, with the victors sealing the final Southeast Asian ticket to Turkmenistan 2020.