Olyroos down Thailand in AFC U-23 Championship warm-up

Goals from Nicholas Cowburn and Stefan Mauk have given the Olyroos a 2-1 win over Thailand in an AFC U-23 Championship warm-up match.

Stefan Mauk of Melbourne City Source: Getty Image

Australia jumped to a two-goal lead in the Chinese province of Jiangsu where the tournament begins on Tuesday.

Ante Milicic's men went ahead when Newcastle Jets defender Cowburn volleyed home a rebound from Ben Garuccio's corner on eight minutes.

Mauk, currently on loan at Melbourne City from NEC, made it two after the break after link-up play from Keanu Baccus and Trent Buhagiar down the right.

Thailand replied on 70 minutes but were second-best against the Olyroos.

Australia begin their campaign on Thursday against Syria, with group games to follow against Vietnam and Korea Republic.