Laos U23 secured a 3-1 victory over Macau U23 in their AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifying match on September 9, 2025. The home side demonstrated their quality with a solid performance, overcoming their opponents to claim all three points. Laos U23 started brightly, taking an early lead to settle any nerves. They doubled their advantage before Macau U23 managed to pull a goal back, making for a tense period in the match. However, Laos U23 regained their composure and found a crucial third goal to seal the victory. The 3-1 result provided a vital boost to Laos's qualification hopes, moving them up the group table with a positive goal difference.