U22 Laos surprised in the 4th minute when Bounphaeng Xaysombath scored a touch from Phouttavong Sangvilay's cross to open the score at 1-0.
After conceding an early goal, U22 Malaysia tightened their playing rhythm and found an equalizer in the 32nd minute. The missed clearance of the U22 Laos defense helped Haykal Danish rush in to shoot into the net, equalizing 1-1.
In the second half, U22 Laos started the game better and had a moment of dominance in the first minutes. But it was the lack of concentration of the defense that made them pay the price consecutively.
In the 59th minute, a suspension from the right wing caused the U22 Laos defense to confused and clear the ball, creating conditions for Haqimi Azim to kick the rebound to increase the score to 2-1. Just 4 minutes later, Moses escaped the chasing to finish close to the goal, helping U22 Malaysia lead 3-1.
The situation of U22 Laos was even more difficult when center back Phetdavanh Somsanid received a second yellow card in the 83rd minute, forcing the Reds to play with one less player.
In the context of the opponent's decline in spirit, U22 Malaysia scored another goal in the 90th minute when the player came on as a substitute Muhammad made a delicate chip to seal the 4-1 victory.
This result helps U22 Malaysia temporarily rise to the top group of Group C, while U22 Laos will have to significantly improve their ability to concentrate in defense if they want to compete for a ticket to continue.
