Right from the first half, Laos entered the match very confidently and quickly opened the score in the 13th minute thanks to Thongkhamsavath. Despite conceding a goal, Nepal tried to fight back but could not make a difference in the first 45 minutes.
In the second half, the situation continued to be favorable for Laos. In the 49th minute, Phanthavong scored to double the gap to 2-0, giving the home team a great mental advantage. Laos continued to put pressure but could not score another goal.
Thongkhamsavath scored to bring victory to the Laos team
As for Nepal, they did not give up and their efforts were rewarded in the 73rd minute when Dangi reduced the score to 1-2 from the penalty spot. In the final minutes of the match, Nepal created terrible pressure, causing the Lao goal to constantly shake. However, luck was on Laos' side as their opponents missed many clear-cut opportunities.
With a 2-1 victory, Laos got their first 3 points, rising to 3rd place after Malaysia and Vietnam in Group F of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.
Group F standings after the second round of matches
Score:
Laos: Thongkhamsavath (13'), Thanthavong (51')
Nepal: M. Dangi (73' penalty)
Starting lineup:
Laos: Lokphathip, Sangvilay, Siphongphan, Somsanid, Thapaseut, Thongkhamsavath, Viengkham, Wenpaserth, Xaypanya, Bounkong, Lueanthala
Nepal : Chemjong, Tamang, Shrestha, Pandey, Gurung, Ghalan, Dangi, Chand, Anjan Bista, Arik Bista, Limbu
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/ket-qua-bong-da-lao-vs-nepal-vong-loai-asian-cup-2027-2410058.html
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