PAKSE, Laos (March 14, 2026) (Interstat) — Champasak Avenir FC opened its Lao League season with a 3-1 victory over Lao Army on Saturday at Champasak Stadium. Francis Tacardon powered the home side, scoring twice in the first half. He opened the scoring in the 29th minute and added a second in stoppage time just before halftime. Lao Army could not mount a comeback, and Champasak’s Shim Yeongwoo sealed the win with a goal in the 89th minute. The visiting side managed a lone goal in the defeat. The result exceeded the projection of Interstat’s game simulator, which had forecast a 2-0 win for Champasak. The home club began its campaign with a win while Lao Army started with a loss.