Having defeated Malaysia in their opening match, a win would secure their spot in the Finals and UAE began the tie on the front foot with Mayed Adel opening their account in the 12th minute.

Faysal Albreiki doubled the advantage just before the half-hour mark to give the Emiratis a healthy lead going into the break.

Laos came back fighting after the break and reduced the deficit through Phayak Siphanom in the 51st minute, only for UAE to respond a minute later through Mohamed Buti Almarar.

Siphanom again pulled Laos back into the tie with his second in the 56th minute but UAE netted their fourth through Suhail Alnoubi Alsuwaidi in the 89th minute before an own goal from Ki Mounkanya in stoppage time sealed the win.