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BIG WIN. Kaya FC-Iloilo players celebrate during their opening match against UST in the PFF Women’s Football League.
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Kaya FC-Iloilo and Stallion Laguna FC kick off their women’s football league campaigns with dominant showings against the youthful UP and UST squads
MANILA, Philippines – The new season of the PFF Women’s Football League kicked off to a rousing start as both Kaya FC-Iloilo and Stallion Laguna FC bested their respective collegiate opponents on Saturday, March 22, at the recently inaugurated MOA Football Pitch.
Kaya FC began its title defense in scintillating fashion as it recorded an impressive 8-0 hammering of the UST Lady Booters.
Striker Julissa Cisneros netted a hat-trick inside 68 minutes, while Julia Humpreys earned a brace, scoring a goal in each half.
“I’m a spiritual, faithful person, so I give it to God honestly, I tried to do what I could do today,” said Cisneros.
“My team always backs me in everything, they were all giddy, we all have a lot of fun on the field, off the field as well, but at the same time, we push each other to be better.”
Kaya FC team captain Hali Long and Janly Fontamillas each found the net to round out the goal scorers for the defending champions.
UST defender Bianca Sy, unfortunately, was credited with an own goal in the 64th minute.
Following its rout of UST, Kaya FC grabbed the top spot with 3 points and a massive +8 goal difference in the standings.
Stallion, meanwhile, played in the first game of a two-match slate and delivered a dominating performance, cruising past the UP women’s football team en route to a 2-0 victory.
Chandler McDaniel and Sierra Castles each scored a goal inside the first 10 minutes to give Stallion a strong start in its league campaign.
The 2023 league season of Stallion was brutal as it endured 10 consecutive losses and finished dead last in the 10-team league table with 0 points and a -59 goal difference.
However, the team bounced back in the PFF Women’s Cup 2024 by winning the tournament, and McDaniel now aims to carry that winning form into the league.
“We’re here to win again and we want to show that last year was not just a one-off and that we’re here to compete every year,” said the 27-year-old McDaniel.
“We’re just gonna continue to work hard and continue to get that No. 1 spot.”
Securing points early in the season is crucial for the title aspirations of Kaya FC and Stallion, as the new women’s league format shifts to a single round-robin, with the championship going to the team with the most points. – Rappler.com
