PFL Standings

15 OCT MATCH PREVIEW: GLOBAL CEBU FC VS JPV MARIKINA FC

Fourth-placed Global Cebu FC look to solidify their place in the top four with a match against JPV Marikina tonight 15 October, 7:00 PM at the Cebu City Sports Centre in Cebu.

Cebu came close on securing a point against Ceres Negros FC last time out only to be denied by a Stephan Schrock goal to go down to fourth place.

Global’s campaign has been all about dealing with issues. Misagh Bahadoran and Amani Aguinaldo are out due to injuries while Rufo Sanchez and Darryl Roberts are suspended for the match.

Still Global coach Akbar Nawas hopes that his team can turn things around.

“We have been dealing with several issues for the entire season,” said Nawas. “But what is important is that we want to be in the playoffs.”

Marikina coach Dan Padernal admits that there are his side, along with Global and Stallion are battling for a spot in the Finals Series.

“It’s us (JPV), Global and Stallion for the last playoff spot,” said Padernal. “We have to be tactically disciplined. Playing against Global in front of their home crowd is a different story.”

http://philippinesfootballleague.com/2017/10/15/match-preview-global-cebu-fc-vs-jpv-marikina-fc/

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JPV Marikina Starting XI: Uesato, Otomo, Baguioro, Odawara, Shimono, Belgira, Yanagawa, Kane, Ali, Tacusalme, Tripulca

Substitutes: Gasic, Unabia, Basa, Elnar, Canedo, Cutamora, Altiche

PFL Sunday : Davao Aguilas 2-0 Ilocos United

Start 4 pm :

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25 mins 1-0 Harrison Sawyer , Davao Aguilas
1-0 HT
2-0 James Younghusband
2-0 FT

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First win for Davao Aguilas in PFL !

MATCH REPORT: CERES-NEGROS 3-2 KAYA-MAKATI

Ceres-Negros FC powered its way to a 3-2 win over Kaya FC-Makati in injury time to score its third straight victory in the PFL last October 14 at the Panaad Stadium. The Busmen scored the winner in injury time after being down to ten men in the second half.

The visitors opened the scoring when an unmarked Jordan Mintah redirected a Robert Mendy cross to stun the home fans in the 3rd minute. The home squad equalized in the 10th minute when Captain Arnie Pasinabo Jr. launched a deep cross to Maranon who coolly headed the ball to the far post.

Ceres went ahead in the 15th minute when Rodriguez struck a dead ball in front of goal rooting Ref Cuaresma in his spot for the 2-1 lead. Kaya almost had an equalizer moments later but Roland Muller did well to block Mintah’s glancing header.

Both teams had difficulty with the conditions as the pitch was watery in some areas  due to the rains in the last two days. The Makati representatives had twin chances near the halftime break but Mendy coudn’t get a shot on target.

Things got testy minutes after the restart when a mad scramble in the Ceres box allowed the visitors to score an equalizer thru Alfred Osei in the 56th minute. Muller was able to save the ball moments prior but Mintah hit the back of his head which made him lose the ball and allowed Osei for a shot on goal.

The busmen were livid with the the referee and his assistant for allowing the play to go on. Ceres Coach Risto Vidakovic was sent off minutes later after engaging with the referees after the play.

The Negros squad didn’t waste time and immediately chased for a winner after a lengthy delay in the restart. Ref Cuaresma had to contain twin chances from Kevin Ingreso and Maranon near the 70th minute.

Negros had a golden chance in the 77th when Stephan Schrock weaved in and out of the wings before crossing to an unmarked Maranon. The Spaniard however didnt had a chance to connect the ball as Adam Reed headed the ball to safety.

Things turned bad for the home team as Jeffrey Christaens was given a second yellow after challenge of a Kaya counter leaving his team to ten men. The Bacolod squad worked hard to create good chances but the Kaya keeper played well to maintain parity.

The home squad was awarded a penalty in the 85th minute when Osei checked Schrock inside the box. Maranon stepped in for the kick but Cuaresma came out with a toe save after a cheeky try in the middle by the Spaniard.

Schrock lorded the wings in the 90th minute before releasing a good cross to Rodriguez who unfortunately missed to redirect the stinging cross on goal. Kaya almost scored a winner moments later when Mintah attempted to chip from the wings but Muller did well again to prevent the danger.

It was in the 94th when Ceres got what it deserved. A reverse ball by OJ Porteria to Schrock allowed the midfielder to hold the wing before finding Rodriguez who was just wide in front of goal. The Spanish striker who was unmarked brilliantly slotted in the ball from a wide angle to score the winner for the home team.
I am so happy for the result and to be able to help the squad in getting three points.

Ceres Assistant Coach Pepe Losada was happy with the team’s win but was livid against the refereeing in the match.

“First of all, we the staff are very proud of our players because we played against eleven players plus the referees”, said Losada. “This is no good for the Philippine football. If the federation do not fix this problem, it is impossible to improve here in the Philippines. About the players, we are very proud (that) they fight. The field was so wet and we adapted so good to the pitch”, the assistant Coach added.

“With these kind of attitude of the referees its very dangerous for the players of both teams. Super Herrera had a broken lip and you see the yellow cards? Ceres had six yellow cards, one red, and Kaya had zero (cards)”.

Ceres striker Fernando Rodriguez had a few words in the post-match press conference. “I am so happy for the result and to be able to help the squad in getting three points.”

The win pushed Ceres-Negros to 38 points, just seven points shy of league leaders FC Meralco Manila and with plenty of games to spare. They will play JPV Marikina on Wednesday in Panaad and a win can push them to the second spot.

http://ceresfootball.com/match-report-ceres-negros-3-2-kaya-makati/

PFL : Fc Meralco Manila 0-0 Stallion Laguna

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Update

FT result : 0-0

PFL Weekend

It was an action-packed International Break for our Azkals and the rest of the world, but the PFL is back this weekend!

Matchweek 20 begins with four games over the weekend. The race for play-off spots will surely continue to heat up as the inaugural season of the PFL begins to wrap up!

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Saturday

Livestream FC Meralco Manila vs Stallion Laguna  , 4 pm

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Ceres Negros Fc vs Kaya Fc Makati, 7 pm

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Yemen Vs Philippines 1-1 All Goals & Highlights 10/10/2017

Late Ott goal rescues point for Azkals

By: Cedelf P. Tupas -

Mike Ott struck in the 89th minute as the Philippines salvaged a 1-1 draw with Yemen early Wednesday to stay on top of Group F of AFC Asian Cup Qualifying at Al Wakr Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

The Azkals struggled to break down the Yemenis for most of the match until Ott, who plays for Angthong United in the Thai first division, got on the end of a clever ball from Paul Mulders and beat Mohammad Ayash at his near post for the equalizer.

Tawfik Ali put Yemen in front with an opportunistic strike in the 63rd minute after the Azkals failed to clear a corner.

With a second straight draw against the Yemenis, the Azkals improved to eight points, two ahead of Tajikistan and Yemen.

The Tajiks are ahead of Yemen on goal difference after beating Nepal, 3-0, in Dushanbe for their second straight win
While the result didn’t clinch the Azkals an Asian Cup berth, it could ultimately prove crucial as the Filipinos next face Nepal in Kathmandu on Nov. 14.

A victory in the Nepalese capital will seal qualification for the Azkals with a game to spare as Yemen will still play Tajikistan in Dushanbe.

With four regular starters out due to injuries, Azkals coach Thomas Dooley was forced to improvise with his lineup.

JPV Marikina defender Sean Kane was a surprise starter at central defense in his Azkals debut, while Davao Aguilas’ Simone Rota returned from injury and Daisuke Sato regained his leftback spot.
Manny Ott’s absence meant Pika Minegishi was deployed up front with Phil Younghusband placed in an advanced role at midfield.

The Azkals came out with more energy and vigor in the opening exchanges but the Yemenis’ speed on attack always posed a threat.

Mike Ott forced a corner in the second minute with a deflected effort off a pass from Phil Younghusband.

But other than that early opportunity, the Azkals were left wanting in the final third.

s proven in last month’s 2-2 draw in Bacolod, the Yemenis were always quick to punish the Azkals for their mistakes.

And it was an error from Dennis Villanueva that nearly handed the Yemenis the lead four minutes before the break.

Villanueva sent his pass out of defense straight at Ala Al-Sasi who took a first time shot from 25 yards only to be denied by the crossbar. The follow up from Al-Matari was weak with Neil Etheridge quick to collect.

The Azkals opened the second half with another half chance, but the ball from Ott to Younghusband inside the area was a tad too heavy.

The woodwork rescued the Azkals for the second time in the 56th minute when Nabil Hazaea found space in the area and had Etheridge beaten. Two minutes later, Kane had to clear Ali’s header off a corner kick off the line.

Yemen finally got its reward just three minutes after the hour mark when Ali poked the ball home after the ball ricocheted off Mulders inside the area.

Needing a response, the Azkals quickly brought more men forward with little effect until substitute Junior Muñoz showed grit and determination as he marauded down the right and cut the ball back for Younghusband who took a touch for Mulders.

Mike Ott did a fine job staying onside before showing composure to finish as the Azkals summoned their never-say-die spirit to inch closer to a first Asian Cup appearance in 2019.

Read more: http://sports.inquirer.net/268090/late-ott-goal-rescues-point-azkals#ixzz4v94xAzGC