Philippines Football League

United City FC demolishes Mendiola in 6-0 masterclass

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United City FC demolishes Mendiola in 6-0 masterclass

Philippine Football Federation

AFC Cup top goal scorer Bienve Marañon impresses with a hat-trick in the first half

United City FC embarrassed Mendiola FC, 6-0, for its second win in the 2020 Philippines Football League (PFL) on Saturday, October 31, at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite.

United City now stands on top of the table with 6 points and a +7 goal difference in the single round-robin bubble tournament.

AFC Cup top goalscorer Bienvenido Marañon unleashed his attacking prowess for the first time with United City as he recorded a hat-trick right in the first half of the match.

“I don’t care if I score 1, 2 3, or 5 goals. I’m just happy with the win. What’s important is the team that we get the 3 points,” said Marañon on United City’s goal-scoring fest.

His opening goal came in the 12th minute where he headed a free kick from United City captain Stephan Schrock.

In the 25th minute, Pika Minegishi sent a cross from the left flank, where the Spaniard got lucky with his touch as Dini Ouattara fumbled the save and the ball slipped through his legs.

Marañon capped off the first half with the third goal of the game in the 44th minute as he converted from the line after Ouattara clipped Robert Lopez-Mendy’s legs inside the box.

Lopez-Mendy contributed to United City’s goal tally as he went home with a brace.

After his goal was ruled offside in the 32nd minute, Lopez-Mendy converted the cross from Minegishi for a clinical finish.

In the 58th minute, Marañon had a shot on target from the left flank, but as Ouattara deflected the ball, Lopez-Mendy went in for the header.

Mike Ott recorded a goal for United City as he scored the penalty, which was awarded after Lopez-Mendy was brought down again in the box.

United City’s defense, led by Sean Kane and Jordan Jarvis, limited opportunities for Mendiola FC to even find a chance to get close to keeper Anthony Pinthus.

With the win, the former Ceres-Negros squad looks to continue its legacy under the new name with a title in the PFL’s bubble season. – Rappler.com

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Beatrice Go

More commonly known as Bee, Beatrice Go is a multimedia sports reporter for Rappler, who covers Philippine sports governance, national teams, football, and the UAAP. Stay tuned for her news and features on Philippine sports and videos like the Rappler Athlete’s Corner and Rappler Sports Timeout.