SALAVAN, Laos (Interstat) — EZRA FC and Salavan United traded goals and momentum on Sunday, settling for a 2-2 draw in a football match that kept both sides unbeaten in the competition. EZRA FC opened the scoring in the 15th minute, Salavan United equalized in the 36th, EZRA FC regained the lead in the 42nd and Salavan United answered for the final time in the 60th. The visitors had the first breakthrough and the last serious push for a winner, but neither side could produce a decisive third goal. Both teams finished the match with three wins, no losses and one draw in the competition, and each holds the same record across all competitions this season.

EZRA FC started with purpose and found the opener in the 15th minute, converting its early control into a lead that forced Salavan United to chase the game. The home side responded with a more compact spell and drew level in the 36th minute, changing the tempo and bringing the match back to level terms before halftime. Salavan United’s equalizer changed the shape of the first half and forced EZRA FC to regroup before the interval. EZRA FC restored its advantage in the 42nd minute, scoring at a critical point in the half and sending the visitors into the break with a narrow lead. The sequence left Salavan United needing another response after the interval, while EZRA FC sought to protect its edge and slow the home side’s rhythm.

Salavan United found that response in the 60th minute, equalizing after a period of pressure and setting up a tense final half-hour. The home side pushed for a go-ahead goal, while EZRA FC looked to regain control through possession and counterattacking chances. Neither team managed to break the deadlock again, and the match ended with the sides level after four goals and a series of shifts in momentum. The closing stages featured more cautious play from both sides as the risk of conceding a late winner grew. The draw added another competitive result to a season that has been marked by strong form for both clubs. Each side has now recorded three wins, no losses and one draw in this competition, with identical records across all competitions.

The result continued a strong start for both clubs. EZRA FC had won its previous three matches in the competition, with victories against BIS, Army FC and Oudomxay Entremets. Salavan United also arrived with three wins, having beaten Army FC, Chanthabouly and Luang Prabang EDL FC. Those results set up a meeting between two sides in good form, and the draw prevented either from claiming sole control of its early-season momentum. The match remained competitive throughout, with the lead changing hands twice and Salavan United responding each time EZRA FC moved ahead. The visitors’ early lead and second goal came from quick attacking moves, while Salavan United’s responses came after longer spells of possession.

Salavan United’s home support saw the team twice come from behind, first in the 36th minute and again in the 60th. EZRA FC’s goals came in the 15th and 42nd minutes, giving the visitors leads that lasted until Salavan United found equalizers. The game featured four goals, two for each side, and no further scoring after the hour mark. Both defenses tightened in the final stages, and the goalkeepers handled the remaining chances without conceding again. The four-goal match remained tight in midfield, with neither team able to turn late possession into a clear winning chance. The final whistle confirmed a draw that reflected the balance of play and the scoring sequence.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of EZRA FC 2, Salavan United 1, and Interstat’s ELO system had given EZRA FC a 50.9 percent probability to win. The actual match finished 2-2 after Salavan United’s second equalizer.