Global Smartmatic makes its much-awaited debut in the first division in the United Football League when it battles Loyola Agila FC on Thursday at the University of Makati pitch.
Kickoff is set at 8 p.m. with Global looking to make an impact in its first game in the top-flight.
Rising to prominence with solid performances in the second division and the Cup competition, Global mixes it up with the big guns this time, confident that it can continue its success.
Global underwent a massive roster buildup during the off-season with last season’s second division Most Valuable Player Jerry Barbaso now getting plenty of help following the inclusion of several highly-touted players.
Brothers Izo and Badrelin El-Habbib and Misagh Bahadoran have bolstered the Global side, which gave up the rights to Aly Borromeo to returning squad Kaya FC before the league season started.
Borromeo played a key role in Global’s successful run to the Cup, where they dethroned Air Force with a scintillating 3-2 victory in the finals. Izo El-Habbib scored two goals, while Bahadoran booted in the other that beat Air Force.
Loyola lies fourth on the table after splitting its first two games. Loyola beat Navy, 3-1, in its first assignment, but bowed to Kaya, 0-1, two weeks ago.
They will have their hands full against a strong Global side, which boasts of a strong attack and a solid defense.
Global actually faces a tough four-day stretch as it is also scheduled to face league leader Kaya FCon Sunday also at UMak.
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