Stallion Laguna is pleased to be alone on top for now. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Capital1 stayed at three points, tied with University of the Philippines, who collected the points after a 2-1 victory over University of Santo Tomas.
The Maroons leaned on Patricia Espinosa (forty fourth) and Isalyn Tundag (66th) to finally break through to the win column and keep UST winless. The Tigresses’ goal got here in beyond regular time, courtesy of Stephanie Longastua.
Olivia McDaniel marshaled a defensive effort by Stallion that kept the gritty Solar Strikers at bay. Later, after the match, she had time to reflect on how the league has given the country’s top female booters a platform to showcase their talents—packed schedules and all.
“We are able to’t have people feeling bad for us because there are various girls who would wish to be in our position,” McDaniel said.
“I’m just really grateful that I get to give you the option to play three games in eight days. I’m drained and my body hurts but there’s nothing I’d quite be doing,” she added.
And even Capital1’s star keeper, Yasmin Elauria, a former standout from Far Eastern U, couldn’t complain after the loss.
“There was time when after you graduated, there was nowhere else to play football,” said Elauria. “But now, there’s a possibility to play in a semi-pro tournament just like the Women’s League.”
“So I’m thankful, since it’s an improvement.” INQUIRER SPORTS STAFF
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