A stunning comeback, Malaysia defeats Laos by a large margin

(Football result) - Malaysia delivered a remarkable turnaround, winning decisively against Laos 5-1 at home in Bukit Jalil, continuing to hold the lead in Group F of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifying round.

On the evening of October 14, in the 4th matchday of Group F in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers, Malaysia made a remarkable comeback by defeating Laos 5-1 at Bukit Jalil Stadium. Despite trailing in the first half, the "Malayan Tigers" surged after halftime, scoring five consecutive goals to demonstrate superior quality and keep their hopes alive for a spot in the finals.

Right after kickoff, Malaysia pushed forward aggressively but faced a resilient Laos defense. The unexpected happened in the 20th minute when Chanthavixay scored a spectacular long-range shot from a corner kick, giving the visitors the lead. Shocked by the goal, Malaysia intensified their attacks but remained unable to score in the first half, ending the half down 0-1.

In the second half, Malaysia launched a full-scale attack. In the 58th minute, Fisal Halim scored a brilliant free-kick to equalize 1-1, sparking the explosive comeback. Five minutes later, Romel Morales scored after a beautiful central combination, putting Malaysia ahead 2-1.

The home team kept up their momentum. In the 70th minute, Romel Morales completed his brace with a close-range finish following a corner kick, extending Malaysia’s lead to 3-1. Ten minutes later, Laos’ number 13 awkwardly headed an own goal, gifting Malaysia their fourth goal. At the 82nd minute, Paulo Josue capitalized on space inside the box to seal a 5-1 victory for the hosts.

Full time: Malaysia 5-1 Laos

82' Malaysia's 5th goal

Laos players seemed to collapse defensively as number 17 Paulo Josue scored Malaysia’s fifth goal

80' Own goal by Laos player

In an unpressured moment, Laos’ number 13 headed the ball into his own net

70' Morales’ brace

From a teammate’s corner kick, Romel Morales scored a close-range goal to make it 3-1 for Malaysia

63' Goals come in quick succession

During a central attack, Malaysia’s number 19 Romel Morales scored the second goal

58' Malaysia equalizes

From a free kick, Malaysia’s number 7 Fisal Halim delivered a classy shot to level the score

53' Malaysia maintains pressure

Malaysian players continued pressing, but Laos’ defense remained composed

46' Second half begins

Half time: Malaysia 0-1 Laos

40' Malaysia struggles to break through

Despite controlling the game, Malaysia failed to score

29' Searching for an equalizer

Malaysian players pushed into Laos’ half seeking to equalize

20' Unexpected goal

From a corner kick, Laos’ number 6 Chanthavixay scored a classic long-range goal to open the scoring

15' Intense pressure

Malaysia dominated possession but Laos’ defense held firm

7' Raising the tempo

Malaysia pushed forward aggressively from the start, dominating Laos

1' Kickoff

Starting lineup for Laos

Starting lineup for Malaysia

What time is Malaysia vs Laos, and where to watch live?

• Match time:8:00 PM, October 14, 2025.
• Venue:Bukit Jalil Stadium (Malaysia).
• Tournament:2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers.
• Broadcast channel:To be updated

Expected lineups for Malaysia vs Laos

• Malaysia:Hazmi, Haiqal, Saad, Shamsul, Cools, Laine, Fazail, Corbin-Ong, Aiman, Faiz, Morales.
• Laos:Lokphathip, Thapaseut, Somsanith, Siphongphan, Lueanthala, Khounthoumphone, Thongkhamsavath, Wenpaserth, Sangvilay, Souvanny, Bounkong.

Match preview: Malaysia vs Laos

After a controversial period of form, Malaysia quickly restored their reputation with an impressive 3-0 victory over Laos in the previous match. Despite a difficult first half, their superior skill, fitness, and class allowed coach Peter Cklamovski’s squad to explode in the second half for a full win. Returning to Bukit Jalil, regarded as Malaysia’s football fortress, the host team has every reason to expect another comfortable victory.

Meanwhile, Laos has only collected 3 points from 3 matches in Group F of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. Their sole win came against Nepal, the weakest team in the group. Against stronger teams like Vietnam and Malaysia, coach Ha Hyeok Jun’s side has been completely outmatched. The reality shows that Laos still lags significantly behind the regional standard, let alone the continental stage.

Malaysia’s biggest hope currently is young striker Aiman, who is in excellent form and a bright spot in the team’s attacking play. With the passionate support of the home crowd, Malaysia promises to continue showing overwhelming strength against the weaker opponent.

Facing an in-form and dominant Malaysia, Laos’ chance of causing an upset is nearly zero. Having lost all 10 previous encounters with the “Malayan Tigers,” another heavy defeat seems inevitable for Laos.

Form & Head-to-head record

• Malaysia’s form:In the last 5 matches, Malaysia won 4 and lost 1. They scored 10 goals and conceded 4.
• Laos’ form:In the last 5 matches, Laos won 1 and lost 4. They scored 5 goals and conceded 14.
• Head-to-head record:In the last 5 meetings, Malaysia won all 5, Laos lost all 5.