UFL: Air Force tries to bounce back against Stallion XI

By Cedelf P. Tupas
Philippine Daily Inquirer


MANILA, Philippines – Defending champion Air Force Phoenix seeks its first win Tuesday night when it battles Stallion in the United Football League at the UMak field.

Foiled by Kaya, 0-1, in their season debut, the Airmen hope to bounce back in the 7 p.m. clash against a squad tipped to create an impact in its first season in the top-flight division.

Stallion sent a strong message with a 6-nil drubbing of Navy Red Juice last Jan. 15.

Loyola and Kaya lead the pack with six points, after two straight wins.

The Airmen will pin their hopes on Yanti Barsales, Ian Araneta and Chieffy Caligdong.

But the Air Force defensive line, which struggled against Kaya, are also in for a tough time against an attack-minded Stallion side.

Korean striker Lee Joo-young will lead the line together with K-League veteran Park Bo-bae for Stallion, after combining for four goals against Navy.