CAPITAL1 gamely said it wanted to shake up the women’s football scene by challenging the heavyweights of the PFF Women’s League.
The Solar Strikers are keeping their word so far.
As the 2025 edition of the tournament enters its homestretch, the league debutantes have muddled the race to the crown, scoring a key victory that could affect the final standings.
Capital1 slays giant
Capital1’s 1-0 stunning upset of Stallion Laguna FC at MOA Football Pitch over the weekend showed that the Solar Strikers are slowly coming into their own in the league and, more importantly, shattered the belief that this season was going to end up a two-way race.
“The last time we played against [Stallion], we lost to them and I said that we will get back at them,” said forward Judy Arevalo. “So we showed how well we prepared for them.”
Ariana del Moral scored the match’s lone goal that gave the Solar Strikers 15 points for the tournament after a fourth straight win.
‘We wanted to compete against [Stallion] and do well because they have a lot of national team [players],” Arevalo said. “It felt good to beat them.”
That put the league’s rookie team tied with powerhouse Kaya-Iloilo, which has a game in hand, in the standings. Crucially, the Solar Strikers kept Stallion within reach.
“We’ve built team chemistry both on and off the field through consistent dedication to training and games,” Capital1 coach Let Dimzon said. “But beyond that, it’s the passion and hunger to improve that truly set us apart.”
Stallion leads league
Stallion still leads the race with 19 points, but the reigning champion has just two games left, including a key duel against rival Kaya.
Makati FC is at fourth place with 13 points and three matches remaining, with only a mathematical shot at the crown. But the young squad featuring several teenagers has already caught the attention of league watchers for its competitive showing against seasoned pros.
The current rankings definitely ensure that it is still anybody’s race, paving the way for what could be a thrilling end to the tournament.
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