Suphanat Mueanta’s clutch goal in extra time gave the win to Thailand on aggregate 3-1 (4-3) over the Philippines in the second leg of the ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup late Monday at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok.

Suphanat, who came in as a substitute for Weerathep Pomphan in the 98th minute of extra time, came to the rescue in the 115th minute as he scored a header past goalkeeper Quincy Kameraad.

With a 4-3 score on aggregate, the War Elephants will face Vietnam, which defeated Singapore 5-1 on aggregate, for the title for the third time.

This was the first time the Philippines lost in this edition of the Mitsubishi Electric Cup after finishing the group stages with a 1-3-0 win-draw-loss record.

“I think we fought back as a team to get us into extra time. It is unfortunate to end the tournament but for me, it could have gone both ways,” Kameraad said.

“This is another hill we need to climb. Something we will do as a team and I think the fans at home can be proud of us.”

Peeradon Chamratsamee scored a crucial goal for the War Elephants in the 38th minute to tie things up on aggregate. 

Patrik Gustavsson then outsmarted goalkeeper Quincy Kameraad as he scored in the 54th Minute.

Bjorn Kristensen then fired a screamer in the 84th minute, tied things up at 3-3 on aggregate, and forced extra time.