TEHRAN - Iran defeated Laos 8-0 in their 2025 AFC U20 Asian Cup China qualification tie on Wednesday.

The Persians took the lead after eight minutes with Farhan Bozorgi nodding in at the far post from a deep outswinging corner kick delivery.

The four-time champions continued to be on the attack and doubled their advantage in the 29th minute from another set-piece, this time from a free-kick that Amirmohammad Razaghinia powered into the net.

Defender Yaghoob Barajeh increased their lead in the 31st minute with a Laos mistake five minutes later allowing Esmaeil Gholizadeh to get on the scoresheet with Kasra Taheri capping an impressive first half for Iran with the fifth goal in the 41st minute, the-afc.com reported.

Despite showing improved defending at the start of the second half, Laos were undone again by Iran in the 63rd minute, Abbas Kahrizi producing a clever turn inside the box before slamming past Kop Lokphathip.

Iran were awarded a penalty with two minutes left to play, Barajeh sending his spot-kick into the bottom corner for his second of the game before another penalty in stoppage time was tucked away by Taheri to seal the resounding win.

Hossein Abdi’s side will meet India and Mongolia in Group G on Friday and Sunday, respectively.