Finn McDaniel put on a scoring clinic as Stallion Laguna FC thrashed Mendiola FC 1991, 8-1, in the Philippines Football League at the Biñan Football Stadium on Saturday.
McDaniel was unstoppable in this match, finding the back of the net in the 21st, 47th, 57th, 82nd, and 87th minutes as Stallion picked up their fifth with of the season.
The Stallion captain, who was named Man of the Match, was happy to open 2025 with an emphatic win.
“To be honest with you, the team didn’t necessarily perform to our absolute standards but to come out with a new group and with the same tactics trying to push through against a great team is a good effort,” McDaniel said.
Also scoring for Stallion was Abraham Placito, who got a brace after getting goals in the 25th and 88th minutes.
Juan Galeana put himself on the scoresheet for Stallion after scoring a tap-in goal in the 48th minute after MJ Libre’s shot was deflected by Mendiola goalkeeper Peyman Nasiri.
Shahab Pira was the lone goalscorer for Mendiola after converting a header in the 27th minute.