The Aussie youngsters will now head into the semi-finals, where they will play DPR Korea which beat Iran 4-2 in a penalty shooutout after a 0-0 draw, for a place in the final.

Congrats to the joeys for win against Malaysia and World cup qualification. Journey and development continues which is just what they need â€” Craig Moore (@CraigMoore_18) September 14, 2014

Thanks to all the wishes I have received. I won't be able to reply to all of them but a big thank you to everyone involved along the journey — Tony Vidmar (@tonyvidmar) September 14, 2014

Tony Vidmar's team started the match brightly and fashioned a number of clear cut chances through Charlie Devereux and Jamie Dimitroff in the opening 25 minutes but was unable to convert.

Despite dominating possession in the opening half hour, the Joeys went a goal down in the 31st minute after conceding a stunning long range strike.

But the young Aussies hit back almost immediately with cross from Dimitroff finding Cameron Joice who neatly slotted the ball home to make it 1-1 with his fourth goal of the tournament.

The Malaysian's were content to hit the Aussies on the counter attack and were unlucky not to regain the lead in the 43rd minute after smacking the crossbar with a shot from distance.

The Joeys nabbed the winner in the 76th minute through Daniel Maskin who calmly finished past the keeper after a brilliant cross from Peter Kekeris.

FT #joeys win!!! We're off to the WC in 2015! 2-1 the final score, Joice and Maskin the goal scorers. @FFA pic.twitter.com/cmzpp9JyH1 — Jackson Kupke (@JacksonKupke) September 14, 2014

"The goal was to reach the World Cup playing good, attacking-based possession football," Vidmar said.

"We still have a lot to learn and can be naïve, but we have 12 months of preparation for the World Cup now.

"I think we have less pressure going into the semis. We can try and play our game with no pressure and expectations."