Laos had an early chance when Anouta Chanthithong pinched possession inside Sri Lanka’s box in the fourth minute but steered her effort on target.

Sri Lanka’s opportunity came in the 27th minute when Laos custodian Lyna Latsamee’s punch on the edge of her box fell to Imesha but the forward’s lobbed attempt lacked power.

With three minutes of the first half remaining, Laos’ Sengdeuan Phongphailath surged down the right and pumped in a good cross that Chaikham couldn’t control as the teams headed into the break on level terms.

There was a chance for Sri Lanka two minutes after the restart, Praveena Perera finding space in the box but could only send her shot into the side netting.

Laos' opener came in a fortuitous manner in the 72nd minute, Chaikham's cross from the right was pushed into her own net by Sri Lanka custodian Ashani Anuradhini.

The Southeast Asian side made sure of the points with a stunning Saysomone Inthaphone shot from distance in stoppage time.