Laos women's national football team
Association | Lao Football Federation | ||
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Confederation | AFC (Asia) | ||
Sub-confederation | AFF (Southeast Asia) | ||
Head coach | Nayuha Toyoda | ||
Top scorer | Souphavanh Phayvanh (19) | ||
Home stadium | New Laos National Stadium | ||
FIFA code | LAO | ||
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FIFA ranking | |||
Current | 92 1 (16 August 2024)[1] | ||
Highest | 73 (June 2009; December 2009) | ||
Lowest | 93 (March – June 2024) | ||
First international | |||
Thailand 13–1 Laos (Yangon, Myanmar; 6 September 2007) | |||
Biggest win | |||
Laos 11–0 Indonesia (Vientiane, Laos; 16 October 2011) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
Thailand 14–1 Laos (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; 22 September 2012) | |||
AFF Championship | |||
Appearances | 7 (first in 2007) | ||
Best result | Fourth Place (2011, 2012) |
The Laos women's national football team (Lao: ທີມຊາດຍິງລາວ) is the senior women's football team representing Laos. and is overseen by the Lao Football Federation.
History
[edit]A Journey of Firsts
[edit]In 2005, Laos was among the Southeast Asian nations, alongside other neighboring countries, anticipated to field a women's football team for the SEA Games held in Marikina in December.[2] However, the women's team was not established until 2007, making their international debut at the 2007 AFF Women's Championship. On September 6, 2007, they faced the Thailand team, suffering a 1–13 defeat, with Souphavanh Phayvanh scoring Laos first-ever goal in the 70th minute.[3] Despite another loss to Myanmar, the team achieved their first international victory by defeating the Singapore team 3–1.
Later in 2007, the team made its debut at the SEA Games and advanced to the semifinals on their first attempt, ultimately finishing in fourth place after losing both the semifinal and bronze medal matches.
In 2009, the team competed in the SEA Games held on home soil, once again finishing in fourth place for the second consecutive tournament.
The year 2011 saw Laos host the AFF Women's Championship for the first time and reach the semifinals for the first time in the competition’s history.[4][5] The team secured their biggest result with an 11–0 victory over the Indonesia team, but finished fourth after losses to Southeast Asian giants Vietnam and Thailand.[6]
In 2015, Laos participated in their first Olympic qualifying tournament but were eliminated in the first round after losses to the Chinese Taipei team and Iran.[7]
After not playing a single match between 2015 and 2021, the team returned to action and participated in their first Asian Cup Qualifying campaign in 2021. Drawn into Group A, the team was eliminated after a loss to Chinese Taipei and a draw with hosts Bahrain.[8]
Team image
[edit]Home stadium
[edit]The Laos women's national team plays their home matches at the New Laos National Stadium.
Results and fixtures
[edit]The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
- Legend
Win Draw Lose Fixture
2024
[edit]26 October 2024 Friendly | Malaysia | 3–1 | Laos | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
19:00 UTC+3 |
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Stadium: Police Officers' Club Stadium |
29 October 2024 Friendly | Saudi Arabia | 4–0 | Laos | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
19:00 UTC+3 |
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Stadium: Police Officers' Club Stadium |
November 2024 2025 ASEAN Women's Championship qualification[9] | East Timor | v | Laos | Vientiane, Laos |
--:-- UTC+3 |
November 2024 2025 ASEAN Women's Championship qualification[10] | Laos | v | Singapore | Vientiane, Laos |
--:-- UTC+3 |
Coaching staff
[edit]Current coaching staff
[edit]This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (September 2021) |
Position | Name |
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Team manager | Manila Alounlangsy Kaikesy Phommavanh |
Head coach | Nayuha Toyoda |
Assistant coach | Vilayvanh Panyanouvong |
Phoutthasack Silikoun | |
Meenou Phakdy | |
Goalkeeper coach | Phouth Khamsoukthavong |
Health/Medical Officer | Tictar Duangphachan |
Onta Maneeseng | |
Media Officer | Phuetsapha Phannamvong |
Interpreter | |
Equipment manager | Savai Olathai |
Team management | Outtama Khangmanivong |
Media manager | Thaiphakone Phakasy |
Managerial history
[edit]Name | Period | Achievements |
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Honma Kei | 2013 | |
Kovanh Namthavixay | 2015 | |
Donesavanh Xaiyasombat | 2021 | |
Vongmisay Soubouakham | 2022 | |
Mohammad Herman Zailani | 2023 | |
Nayuha Toyoda.[11] | 2023– |
Players
[edit]Current squad
[edit]The following players were called up for the friendly matches against Malaysia and Saudi Arabia on 26 and 29 October 2024 respectively.[12]
Recent call-ups
[edit]The following players have been called up to the Laos squad in the past 24 months.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | Latest call-up |
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GK | Bangon Phonexay | January 19, 2002 | - | - | Young Elephants | v Pakistan, 28 September 2023 |
GK | Leena Latsamee | September 6, 2005 | - | - | Luang Prabang | v Pakistan, 28 September 2023 |
DF | Vilaivanh Panyanouvong | July 25, 2001 | - | - | v Pakistan, 28 September 2023 | |
DF | Boling | March 11, 2001 | - | - | v Pakistan, 28 September 2023 | |
MF | Dalavone Sophapmisay | August 16, 2002 | - | - | Army | v Pakistan, 28 September 2023 |
MF | Anouta Chanthithong | August 16, 2001 | - | - | Young Elephants | v Pakistan, 28 September 2023 |
MF | Sinlakhone Bounnaly | April 21, 2007 | - | - | S.E.C. | v Pakistan, 28 September 2023 |
MF | Phonethip Phommachanh | February 26, 2002 | - | - | v Pakistan, 28 September 2023 | |
FW | Chaikham Xaiyapaserd | April 24, 2004 | - | - | Master 7 | v Pakistan, 28 September 2023 |
FW | Chinda Sihalath | November 27, 2005 | - | - | Master 7 | v Pakistan, 28 September 2023 |
FW | Hatluethai Thammavongsa | November 8, 2004 | - | - | Young Elephants | v Pakistan, 28 September 2023 |
Records
[edit]*Active players in bold, statistics correct as of 1 October 2021.
Most capped players[edit]
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Top goalscorers[edit]
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Competitive record
[edit]FIFA Women's World Cup
[edit]FIFA Women's World Cup record | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA |
1991–2007 | Did not exist | |||||||
2011–2019 | Did not enter | |||||||
2023 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2027 | To be determined | |||||||
Total | — | 0/1 | — | — | — | – | – | – |
Olympic Games
[edit]Summer Olympics record | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA |
1996–2004 | Did not exist | |||||||
2008–2012 | Did not enter | |||||||
2016 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2020–2024 | Did not enter | |||||||
Total | — | 0/1 | — | — | — | – | – | – |
AFC Women's Asian Cup
[edit]AFC Women's Asian Cup record | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA |
1975–2006 | Did not exist | |||||||
2008–2018 | Did not enter | |||||||
2022 | Did not qualify | |||||||
2026 | To be determined | |||||||
2029 | ||||||||
Total | — | 0/1 | — | — | — | – | – | – |
Asian Games
[edit]Asian Games record | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA |
1990–2006 | Did not exist | |||||||
2010–2022 | Did not enter | |||||||
2026 | to be determined | |||||||
2030 | ||||||||
2034 | ||||||||
Total | — | — | — | — | — | – | – | – |
AFF Women's Championship
[edit]AFF Women's Championship record | ||||||||
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Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA |
2004–2006 | Did not exist | |||||||
2007 | Group Stage | 6th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 21 |
2008 | 5th | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 14 | |
2011 | Fourth place | 4th | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 14 |
2012 | 4th | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 26 | |
2013 | Group Stage | 8th | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 17 |
2015 | 6th | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13 | |
2016–2019 | Did not enter | |||||||
2022 | Group Stage | 7th | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
2025 | To be determined | |||||||
Total | Best: Fourth place | 7/7 | 27 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 69 | 114 |
ASEAN Women's Cup
[edit]ASEAN Women's Cup record | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA |
2024 | To be determined | |||||||
Total | — | 1/1 | — | — | — | – | – | – |
SEA Games
[edit]SEA Games record | ||||||||
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Year | Result | Position | Pld | W | D* | L | GS | GA |
1985–2005 | Did not exist | |||||||
2007 | Fourth place | 4th | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 19 |
2009 | 4th | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | |
2013 | Group Stage | 5th | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
2017–2019 | Did not enter | |||||||
2021 | Group Stage | 6th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
2023 | 8th | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 10 | |
2025 | To be determined | |||||||
2027 | ||||||||
2029 | ||||||||
2031 | ||||||||
2033 | ||||||||
Total | Best: Fourth place | 5/7 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 54 |
Honours
[edit]This section is empty. You can help by adding to it. (October 2020) |
See also
[edit]- Sport in Laos
- Laos national football team
- Laos national football team results
- Laos national under-23 football team
- Laos national under-21 football team
- Laos national under-20 football team
- Laos national under-17 football team
- Laos national futsal team
- Laos national beach soccer team
References
[edit]- ^ "The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking". FIFA. 16 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
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- ^ "Khai mạc giải vô địch bóng đá nữ AFF 2007: Thái Lan khởi đầu ấn tượng" [Opening of the 2007 AFF Women's Championship: Thailand Starts with an Impressive Performance]. vff.org.vn (in Vietnamese). Vietnam Football Federation. 7 September 2007. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "AFF women's football championship to be held in October". en.nhandan.vn. 22 February 2011. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "AFF Women's C'Ship: Vietnam Wins Group A; Laos Takes Runners-Up Spot". aseanfootball.org. 20 October 2011. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "Vietnam beats Laos 6-0 to win bronze". en.nhandan.vn. 26 October 2011. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament: Iran Crushes Laos". tasnimnews.com. 23 March 2015. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "Chinese Taipei beat Laos to close in on return to Finals". the-afc.com. Asian Football Confederation. 19 October 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ Official Drawing Ceremony AFF Women's Cup 2024 Laos on YouTube
- ^ Official Drawing Ceremony AFF Women's Cup 2024 Laos on YouTube
- ^ "ແຕ່ງຕັ້ງທ່ານToyoda Nayuha ເປັນຄູຝຶກຍິງທີມຊາດລາວຄົນໃໝ່" [Appointed as the new coach for the Laos women's national team is Toyoda Nayuha.]. laoff.org.la (in Lao). Lao Football Federation. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "Announcement of 22 players participating in the 3-Nation Football Friendly Tournament in the United Arab Emirates" (in Lao). Lao Football Federation. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024 – via facebook.