Kaya FC-Makati puts an emphatic end on Stallion Laguna streak

Enjoying the aftermath of a win inside the University of Makati

The winning streak of Stallion Laguna FC has been silenced in impressive fashion on the road by Kaya FC-Makati, with the home side pulling out a 4-0 victory at the University of Makati this past Saturday afternoon.

All four goals came in the second half, three of them coming in a span of six minutes. At the hour mark, Jordan Mintah received the ball just inside the Stallion half, then releasing to the ball towards Robert Lopez Mendy out on the left flank. He would then sprint towards the box, then received the ball back from Lopez Mendy, beat his defender using one touch, then taking another touch to settle himself down before slotting past the net into the far corner to open the scoring that afternoon.

It didn't take long for a second goal for the hosts. Miguel Tanton just came into the match to replace Woody Ugarte, and when he received the ball just inside the Stallion half a couple of minutes after the first Mintah goal, he fired a lob that dropped perfectly under the crossbar and into the net.

Mintah would get his second goal in the 66th minute, scoring from a header off a Tanton assist.

Capping things off for the victory is Eric Giganto, as he received a pass from Marvin Angeles on the right flank to put it past the line in the 86th minute.

Noel Marcaida and Jordan Mintah addressing the media after the match

Addressing the media post-match, Noel Marcaida was pleased with the result, knowing how much this was needed. He says, "I think coming into this game, everyone was on the same page. As I mentioned before the match, we had plans for Melliza, plans for their midfielders, and I think we were successful. We denied them scoring chances, and I give credit to all our players for playing very well."

Marcaida also praised Tanton's return, noting that it "really made a difference." He added, "We had lots of penetration, we had lots of chances, and we were able to score goals. Noel noted the collective effort of the team as well in the victory.

The four goals Kaya FC-Makati scored that afternoon matched the team's scoring output in the previous four matches, underscoring the team's offensive issues.

With the victory, they solidified their hold on second place with 38 points in 22 matches. The loss keeps Stallion at 26 points in 21 matches.

Kaya hosts FC Meralco Manila in a huge top-of-the-table clash at 4pm on September 30, while Stallion hosts the Davao Aguilas, also at that same time frame.

The other Saturday afternoon PFL matchup saw Ilocos United FC finally break through with their first victory, defeating JPV Marikina FC at the Binan Football Stadium, 2-1. Kennedy Uzoka scored the game-winner in the 82nd minute for the visitors. Allen Angeles broke the ice for the "home" side after ten minutes, but Angelo Marasigan equalized in the 32nd off a free kick.