Kaya, Global set to tangle in PFL Top 4 encounter

Kaya vs Global

The race for the Finals Series gets even more intense this afternoon in the Philippines Football League, as Kaya FC-Makati and Global Cebu FC tangle at the University of Makati at 4pm.

Both sides acknowledge the magnitude of the affair. Global head coach Akbar Nawas says, "At this stage of the season, especially for the clubs looking for the top four for the playoffs, every game is important. So I guess it's a must-win for both sides. But having said that, we still need to go out there and play our best and see if the result goes our way." His Kaya counterpart, Noel Marcaida, agrees. "It's going to be massive. Both teams know the importance of Saturday's game. Coming from the Ceres match, there's a bit of disappointment, but looking forward, we're looking to get the three points against Global."

Robert Lopez Mendy simplified things when he was asked about how things would play out in the Finals Series. "Only one thing comes to my mind, and that's playing in the AFC [Cup], no matter what. So to do that we need to win all our games," he said.

Separated by four points, both teams are coming off contrasting results. The hosts are fresh from a narrow 3-2 defeat to Ceres-Negros FC at the Pana-ad Park and Stadium, while the visitors ended their mini-slump in league play with a 2-1 win against JPV Marikina FC at the CCSC. A win by either side would boost their postseason aspirations, especially since both teams have battled to draws in their previous two meetings.

Marcaida shares, "We're very positive going into Saturday's game. In the previous two games that we played Global, I think we can say that we were dominant, especially the one where we played on their home turf in Cebu. I think that was one of the best games we've played. We were just unlucky not to get that chance in front of goal. But looking forward we'll make sure that if we create chances, we'll make sure that we convert."

Tickets are currently available at the gate or via SM Tickets, but Kaya FC-Makati announced through social media that the first 140 fans at the Grandstand entrance and the first 50 fans at the field side entrance will get free admission.

Proceeds from today's match will be sent to the iCanServe Foundation as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Fans are encouraged to wear pink.

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