ERNIE Nierras has yet to scout PSG FC in action in the ongoing United Football League, but the Stallion-Sta. Lucia FC manager can already see one thing going for his squad in their Division 1 matchup on Thursday at the Emperador Stadium in Mckinley Hill, Taguig.
The Stallions gun for a share of the UFL lead in their 5:15 meeting with PSG with Nierras confident of victory, more so if their opponents, particularly flashy goalkeeper Reza Ataei, continue what he alleged was 'diving' tendencies.
“We haven’t seen Pasargad, but I’ve seen the Youtube video of how the goalkeeper plays the dramatics,” he said. “That’s not gonna help them at all.”
Ataei has been outstanding for PSG, which made it to the finals of the Philippine Football Federation-Smart Club Championship last month, but the Iranian booter has often been accused of diving.
Ataei’s antics were first seen in the national club tournament and continued in their first game in the UFL last week - a 2-1 loss to Global - where he was eventually shown the yellow card after being caught by a referee.
“I don’t think there’s a place for that in football,” said Nierras, who led Stallion to the UFL Cup title last December.
The Stallions hope to draw another solid effort from Rufo Sanchez, and UFL returnees Bo Bae Park and Prince Boley, the goal scorers in their 3-1 victory over Green Archers United last week.
Defending champion Global and Nomads likewise aim for a piece of the lead when they collide at 7:30 p.m.
Ricky Olivares would disagree with you on that, Ernie. Of course, Reza is good for football and for UFL. He even made a whole article in his blog about it. That guy... *facepalm
ReplyDeleteRicky Olivares had nothing better to write.
ReplyDeleterick olivares sucks
ReplyDeleteI hope Mike Limpag is reading the comments here....
Deleterick olivares bandwagoner
ReplyDeleteI share Ricks sentiment. Atei is good for the UFL. UFL should take this opportunity to highlight Atei's antics to promote the league instead of criticizing him.
ReplyDeleteseriously, highlight his antics to promote the league? hahaha just simply pathetic dude.
DeleteHe should be a comedian and join showbiz. UFL is football.
ReplyDeleteYou just don't get it. Try thinking outside of the box for once.
Deleteno dude, highlighting antics on the pitch and saying it will be good for the league just leaves a bad taste. Rick should know better being one of the officers of the league. at the very least, he is promoting unsportsmanlike behavior.
DeleteThere must be a balance. Entertainment and serious football. Entertainment to attract the bandwagons, fan girls and gayboys. Serious football to attract people like you and me.
DeleteIf only serious football fans are UFLs focus then the league will go nowhere. Look at Malaysia and Singapore. There are a lot of serious football fans over there, so serious that they have stopped supporting their league because of their national teams poor showing in international tournaments.
Football is for everyone you know.
Now go away.
Rick Olivares is doing his share for Philippine football. Kudos to him!
ReplyDeleteyes, slow clap to him for encouraging everyone to dive, act, and what have you in UFL because it will help the ratings. And to think he is the media officer of the league? SMH
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