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Maharlika Manila FC scored twice in the second half for a 2-1 victory over Stallion-Laguna FC on Saturday in the Philippine Football League at the PFF National Training Ground in Carmona City, Cavite.
At halftime, Roxy Dorlas and company. He came back on the charge thanks to goals from defender José Montelibano in the 52nd minute and striker Jeremy Theuer, who volleyed from the edge of the goal area in the 74th minute.
Freshly beaten 1-0 by Kaya-Iloilo FC last Wednesday, they remained in contention in the six-team, single-round short series sanctioned by the Philippine Football Federation, the sport’s national governing body, and presented by Qatar Airways.
Senegalese midfielder Ibrahim N’Dour scored the lead goal for Stallion-Laguna just outside the box in the 28th, but, with three starters left, the team lost steam in the second half.
Cameroonian Manila Maharlika FC goalkeeper Henri Bandeken had another stellar outing at the net and was named player of the match.
“Words cannot express how happy I am about this victory,” said Dorlas after her team showed its resilience against one of the league’s favorite teams.
“One of the things that (team owner) Antón del Rosario told us when we formed this squad was to produce positive results and earn the respect of the big clubs and that is what we did today,” he added, while again quoting al Bandeken solid exit.
Stallion-Laguna assistant coach Richard Leyble acknowledged that fatigue took hold of his players in the second half, but praised his opponents for the way they never gave up when they fell behind.
å “Without our three starters in our first 11 it was difficult for us. That is an important factor. He is difficult. Lack of materials, ”Leyble said.
“We just have to avoid the same mistakes and how to maintain our fitness for the full 90 minutes.”
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