Substitute Uriel Dalapo struck late in the second half as Davao Aguilas UMak FC recorded a famous 1-0 win over Stallion Laguna FC in Sunday’s showcase match at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.
Coming in for Ibrahima Ndour in the 82nd minute, Dalapo curled home the winner two minutes from time as Davao extended its unbeaten start to five games.
Omae So provided the assist with a searching pass into the path of Dalapo. The winger shifted to his right side, before rifling a low right footed shot that hit the far post and into the back of the net.
While there are still plenty of matches left, the Aguilas’ victory could prove crucial in the title race particularly with Stallion already dropping points in a draw with One Taguig FC last week.
Stallion came into the match as the highest scoring team in the league with 34 goals in six matches. But league top scorer Finn McDaniel and sub Junior Sam struggled to find an opening against a resolute Davao backline.