“PFF is proud of our member club Stallion Laguna for a resounding debut in the 2025-26 AFC Women’s Champions League. The 6-1 win against Khovd Western is a testament of the international advancement of women’s football in the Philippines.” – PFF President John Anthony Gutierrez
Reigning Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Women’s Cup champion and international debutante Stallion Laguna stamped their class in Yangon with a resounding 6-1 win against Khovd Western of Mongolia on Monday in matchday one of the 2025-26 AFC Women’s Champion League Preliminary Stage – Group A.
Philippine women’s national team forward Chandler McDaniel led Stallion with a hat-trick off a goaled free kick in the seventh minute, a penalty conversion in the 11th minute, and a strike past the goalkeeper in the 90th minute.
“I’m really proud of Stallion. Tonight we came out and we had a strong start. We showed that we’re here to compete,” McDaniel said.
Fellow striker Mia Bookhard impressed on her Stallion debut, contributing a brace with goals off a solo run in the 21st minute and off a rebound in the first half stoppage time.
McDaniel then issued an assist from the right corner, targeting Isabella Villaflor for her header goal in the 59th minute.
Khovd striker Lee Na Ri scored the consolation goal for her team in the 78th minute.
“I’m just looking forward to building on this game and to showing up for the next two games and to showing them what we’re worth. To get two more wins and to make it out of this group stage,” added McDaniel.
Stallion will next face Strykers F.C. of Guam on August 28.
