Match Report
The table read 2nd (Malaysia, 9 pts) against 3rd (Laos, 6 pts), 3 points apart. Laos had been under-performing their position — 14th on five-round form against 3rd in the table.
Malaysia arrived on a run of four straight wins. Over the last five, Malaysia had taken 12 of 15 points to Laos's 3.
GioScore's database holds 7 meetings between the two: 7 for Malaysia, 0 for Laos and 0 drawn, at 4.29 goals per meeting. Goals tend to flow: 100% of the meetings produced three or more, and both sides scored in 57%.
Goal scorers
Malaysia: Mohd Faisal Abdul Halim (59'), Romel Morales (71'), Romel Morales (65'), Khammanh Thapaseut (80'), Paulo Josué (83') · Laos: Chanthavixay Khounthoumphone (20')
Key stats
Possession: Malaysia 73% · Laos 27% · Total shots: 28-2 · On target: 14-2 · Corners: 12-2