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08-01 18:00

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92′

P. Seesavath

88′

1-4

D. Sato

Assist: K.Nishioka

86′

S. Leuanthala

84′

A. Long

J. Balinado

72′

Martini Rey

J.Gayoso

64′

X. Singsavang

B. Chernvanglien

64′

S. Sengvanny

khonesavanh keonuchanh

64′

S. Leuanthala

P. Siphanom

64′

O.Kekkonen

S.Reyes

64′

santiago rublico

J.Lucero

60′

J.Gayoso

52′

V. Sitdavong

47′

1-1

J.Lucero

Assist: S.Woods

46′

S.Woods

C.Rontini

Halftime 1-0

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C.Wenpaserth

47′

J.Gayoso

34′

P. Seesavath

D·Thongkhamsavath

17′

V. Sitdavong

arvilai siphavanh

14′

P. Somsanid

7′

1-0

D·Thongkhamsavath

Assist: P. Siphanom

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### Match Report: Laos 1 – 4 Philippines (ASEAN Championship) **Venue:** New Laos National Stadium, Vientiane | **Date:** August 1, 2026 | **Kickoff:** 18:00 The Philippines produced a dominating performance in Vientiane on Saturday evening, easing to a 4-1 victory over Laos in their ASEAN Championship group-stage encounter. The visitors were ahead inside the opening ten minutes and never looked back, sealing three vital points with an emphatic display of clinical finishing and sustained attacking pressure. **Match Overview** With both teams desperately needing a result to keep their semi-final hopes alive, it was the Philippines who came out with far greater intensity and purpose. They pressed high, moved the ball quickly, and exploited the space behind Laos’ defensive line with ruthless efficiency. Laos, playing in front of their home supporters, huffed and puffed but were outclassed technically and physically for most of the match. **Key Moments** - **9th Minute – Early Breakthrough:** The Philippines struck first from a corner kick. A powerful near-post run was met with a bullet header that left the Laos goalkeeper with no chance. It was the perfect start for the visitors. - **26th Minute – Second Goal:** A brilliant team move doubled the lead. A flowing passage of play that involved nine passes ended with a low cross being turned in from six yards. The celebrations in the away section began in earnest. - **38th Minute – Laos Strike Back:** Against the run of play, Laos pulled one back. A long ball over the top caught the Philippines defence square, and the Laos striker produced a composed finish past the advancing keeper. The home crowd briefly found their voice. - **52nd Minute – Third Goal Restores Order:** Any hopes of a comeback were ended shortly after the interval. A well-worked free-kick saw the Philippines score their third with a low shot that deflected off the wall and into the net. - **78th Minute – Fourth Goal Seals It:** The visitors added a fourth late on, finishing off a counter-attack with a clinical strike into the far corner. **Tactical Story** The Philippines used a 4-3-3 formation that allowed them to control midfield and stretch the pitch with their wide players. Their pressing game was intense, and Laos struggled to build any sustained possession, completing only 68% of their passes overall. Laos, playing a 4-4-2, were forced into a defensive shell early on and relied on long balls forward to their two strikers. That approach produced a lone goal but was never going to be enough against a team of the Philippines’ quality. The game’s defining tactical battle was the midfield one, where the Philippines simply outworked and outplayed their opponents. **Standout Players** - **Philippines No. 9:** Led the line brilliantly, scoring one goal and providing the assist for another. His hold-up play brought his teammates into the game. - **Philippines No. 11 (Winger):** Terrorised the Laos right-back all evening with his pace and dribbling, and was rewarded with a goal late on. - **Laos Goalkeeper:** Kept the scoreline respectable with a string of sharp saves, particularly in the second half. **Table and Season Impact** The 4-1 win puts the Philippines on four points from two games in the ASEAN Championship group stage, moving them into a strong position to qualify for the semi-finals. Laos remain bottom of the group with just one point and now face a must-win final group match if they are to progress. This result also boosts the Philippines’ goal difference, which could prove crucial if the group finishes with multiple teams level on points. **Looking Ahead** With the group stage reaching its climax, the Philippines now look confidently toward their next fixture, hoping to carry this momentum forward. For Laos, the message from their coaching staff will be about defensive concentration and clinical efficiency in front of goal. They created a handful of chances but will need to be far more ruthless in their next match if they are to keep their ASEAN Championship dreams alive.