Daal started alongside captain Robbie Fowler before being substituted in the 54th minute of the match which North Queensland lost 3–2. Appearances for the Townsville-based outfit in his initial stages with the club were mostly made from the bench, with his first goal for North Queensland against Adelaide United on 28 August 2009 with a cool finish. Daal became embroiled in controversy when he conceded a last minute penalty kick, having been adjudged to have handled the ball in the Adelaide penalty box. Robbie Fowler came out in support of Daal in the media shortly after the match.