CHANDLER McDaniel’s hat trick led Stallion FC Laguna to a 6-1 rout of Mongolian side Khovd Western on Monday in the preliminary round of the 2025–26 AFC Women’s Champions League.
The 27-year-old McDaniel got things started for the Philippines with a free kick in the 7th minute during their opener at the Thuwunna Stadium in Myanmar.
Next, McDaniel converted a penalty shot three minutes later, following a foul on teammate Mia Bookhard.
McDaniel, a Fil-American forward, struck for the third time in the 89th minute, slotting the ball into the net off a defensive error by Khovd Western.
“I’m really proud of Stallion tonight. We came out strong and showed that we’re here to compete,” said McDaniel.
Stallion Laguna is now on top of Group A, ahead with Burmese club ISPE, which defeated the Bank of Guam Strykers, 9-0. The team is in Group A with three points and a +5 goal difference, trailing first-placed ISPE, who defeated the Bank of Guam Strykers 9-0 in an earlier kickoff.
Mia Bookhard scored twice for the Stallions, with her first goal finding the net in the 21st minute, a brilliant solo run past the defense,
Bookhard struck again with a tap-in in the second minute stoppage time at the end of the first half.
Isabella Villafor knocked in a powerful header in the 58th minute for the Stallions.
“Of course, there’s always room to improve. We’re looking forward to building on this game, showing up for the next two matches, proving our worth, and securing two more wins to advance from the group stage,” added McDaniel.
The Philippine side will next face the Strykers on Thursday at 8:30 p.m., Manila time.
