Ilonggo midfielder Jesus Melliza completed a hat trick for Stallion Laguna in yesterday’s 4-1 win over Philippine Air Force FC in the 2019 Philippines Football League at the Biñan Football Stadium in Laguna.
Following a few missed attempts, Stallion Laguna got on the board in the 28th minute after a goal from striker Jowarren Bedia. Melliza went on to double the lead before halftime.
Towards the end of the second half, the Iloilo City native secured his hat trick with goals in the 80th and 83rd minute.
Stallion Laguna, however, were unable to keep a clean sheet as Air Force defender Jake Hugo scored a consolation goal in the 86th minute./ASC, WDJ