Ceres-Negros set to clinch PFL title

Ceres-Negros FC's Bienvenido Maranon being guarded by Global-Cebu FC's Jinggoy Valmayor

Ceres-Negros is set to clinch back-to-back Philippines Football League titles provided the results go their way against Global-Cebu FC tonight at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium.

Kick-off for today's matchup is set at 7pm, with tickets into the stadium costing PhP100.

The table was set when the two teams clashed this past Saturday, with the Busmen running roughshod over the league doormats, 7-1, also at Rizal Memorial.

Ceres-Negros just needs at least a draw from their remaining four matches to assure themselves of the championship, as they currently have 51 points. Kaya FC-Iloilo is second place with 33 points.

Securing the league title allows Ceres-Negros guaranteed access to continental football next season, as they enter the AFC Champions League playoff, and in case they fail to qualify there to the group stage, an automatic bid into the AFC Cup.

They are already set to have their AFC Cup Zonal Final matchup against Singapore Premier League's Home United. The first leg will take place at Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod on August 1, with the return leg in Singapore a week later.

In addition to tonight's matchup, the PFL will also have the rescheduled match between JPV Marikina and Davao Aguilas at 3pm. The game will be played at the PFF Training Center in Carmona, after weather conditions forced the postponement a few days ago.

Both matches will be streamed LIVE on pfltv.ph.