With both teams out of contention for a group stage spot, the match presented an opportunity to end their respective campaigns on a high note.

The side from Bhutan had opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against UAE's Banaat FC but a 3-0 defeat to PFC Nasaf of Uzbekistan meant their hopes were dashed with a match to spare.

Laos' Master FC - who lost both their earlier matches - looked equally determined to take the win with the sides exchanging attacks.

Having exchanged attacks, Royal Thimphu finally went ahead in the 42nd minute when Tshering Yangchen's perfectly floated corner was deftly flicked home by captain Deki Lhazom.

Boosted by the goal, Royal Thimphu came out after the break with a spring in their step and doubled their advantage just four minutes in when Debora Agyei Kuruwaa slotted home Pema Choden Tshering's cross.

Master FC had no time to regroup as Royal Thimphu's third came off a fast break in the 53rd minute, with Pema Choden slotting the ball home.

The fourth came two minutes later, Janista Jinantuya having the simply task of knocking the ball into the net after Kuruwa's initial effort bounced off the left post.

Pema Kuenzang Choeki completed the emphatic win in the final minute of added time, tapping the ball in after keeper Jeerarat Prangrit spilled a save.