Dhaka, April 25 -- Laos are a step closer to a semifinal spot in the ongoing Women's U-19 Bangamata International Gold Cup after thrashing Mongolia 5-0 at the Bangabandhu National Stadium here on Thursday.

Central midfielder Pe and captain Aphatsala Chanhthavongxay scored two goals each and Saysamone Inthaphone netted the other one for the winners.

Laos will take on Tajikistan on Saturday (April 27) in their last Group A match to decide the group champions.

The match will be held on April 25 at 8:30pm to accommodate the final of the football event in the Bangabandhu Inter University Sports Champs organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports at the same venue earlier in the day, that the prime minister is expected to attend.

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