SALAVANH, Laos (Interstat) — Salavan United opened its Lao League campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over Savannakhet on Saturday at Salavan Province Kilana Stadium.

Arvilai Siphavanh opened the scoring in the 13th minute, followed by a goal from Khampane Douangvilay just six minutes later. Walid El Kofory added a third in the 63rd minute before a final goal sealed the comprehensive win. The result exceeded the projection of Interstat’s game simulator, which had forecast a 3-1 scoreline. Its ELO system had given Salavan United an 82.7% probability to win.

With the victory, Salavan United begins the season with a win, while Savannakhet starts with a loss.