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PFL: Takumi Uesato hat-trick powers JPV Marikina past Stallion Laguna

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MANILA, Philippines – Japanese striker Takumi Uesato put together the first ever hat-trick in the Philippines Football League to propel JPV Marikina to its second victory, while Kaya FC Makati picked up a crucial away win at Ilocos United&#x27;s expense Wednesday night.With skipper Takashi Odawara scoring the other goal, Marikina overwhelmed Stallion-Laguna, 4-0, to hike its tally to six points from four matches and climb to fourth spot in the league table.Uesato opened the scoring nine minutes before halftime, then added another just five minutes after the restart at Biñan Football Stadium. Odawara struck in the 51st minute, before Uesato completed his hat-trick in the 76th minute.It was Stallion&#x27;s second loss in three matches, with its lone point coming via a draw with Global Cebu last May 21.In Vigan, Kaya notched its second win of the season thanks to a 4-2 victory over Ilocos United at Quirino Stadium. A stellar performance by Jordan Mintah boosted the Makati side to an impressive win against the home team.The Ghanaian striker was involved in all four goals for the visitors, who now have seven points on two wins, a draw, and a loss.Mintah earned the penalty that Adam Reed promptly converted to open the scoring at the 23rd minute, before setting up strike partner Robert Lopez for the second goal minutes later.Fil-Nigerian striker Chima Uzoka pulled one back for Ilocos, but Mintah proceeded to assist on Joven Bedic&#x27;s goal to restore the two-goal lead. Mintah finally got on the scoresheet late through a penalty, before Uzoka scored from the spot in stoppage time to peg the final score.Ilocos lost for the second time in three matches.&quot;You have to expect that the home team will fight until the last whistle,&quot; said Makati coach Noel Marcaida. &quot;But for us, we took advantage of the two goals in the first half.&quot;(For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/">ABS-CBN Sports website.</a>)

Marikina overwhelmed Stallion-Laguna, 4-0, to hike its tally to six points from four matches and climb to fourth spot in the league table.

Marikina overwhelmed Stallion-Laguna, 4-0, to hike its tally to six points from four matches and climb to fourth spot in the league table.