LUANG NAMTHA, Laos (Interstat) — Namtha United delivered a commanding 5-0 victory over Savannakhet in Lao League play Sunday at Luang Namtha Provincial Stadium. Souksavanh Hopchakkavan led the rout with a first-half brace, scoring on a header in the 28th minute and adding another goal just before halftime in stoppage time. He completed his hat trick in the 71st minute. Teammates Xayasith Singsavang and Ketsada Souksavanh added second-half goals in the 68th and 77th minutes, respectively. The lopsided result exceeded statistical projections and handed struggling Savannakhet its 14th league loss of the season. Namtha United improved its league record with the win.