Olyroos down Thailand in Asian warm-up

Goals from Nicholas Cowburn and Stefan Mauk have given the Olyroos a 2-1 win over Thailand's under-23 side in an international friendly.

Australia jumped to a two-goal lead in the warm-up match in the Chinese province of Jiangsu where the Asian Championships begin 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, of Melbourne City, 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 South Korea.