Nepal 2-1 Laos in the International Friendly Games at Dasharath Rangasala Stadium, Kathmandu (15,000 capacity).

Laos won 1, drew 1 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–D–L–L), scoring 4 and conceding 12.

The two sides have met 7 times: Nepal 3 wins, Laos 2, 2 draws.