Global Cebu moved to solo third place in the lone midweek matchup of the Philippines Football League, thanks to a 2-1 victory over FC Meralco Manila at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium.
Substitute OJ Clarino scored the game-winning goal for the visitors in the 68th minute, receiving a Jerry Barbaso cross and nodding it past Ace Villanueva.
The Sparks started the scoring off on the wrong foot, with Milan Nikolic's errant attempt to clear a cross went into their own net instead in the 18th minute. Making things worse is that Joaco Cañas had to be replaced after just thirty minutes due to a hamstring strain.
Even with those mishaps, the defense still managed to hold firm, led by the efforts of Villanueva. They finally found their much-sought equalizer just before the halftime whistle, as Simon Greatwich tied things up off a feed from Tahj Minniecon.
FC Meralco Manila had a chance to move ahead early in the second half, but Philippine international Patrick Deyto snuffed out a Minniecon attempt.
After Clarino put Global ahead, he had the chance to double the lead, but Villanueva managed to prevent that from happening.
The Sparks had their opportunities to replicate their 2-2 result last meeting, especially since the visitors played with ten men in the final few minutes due to Paul Mulders being sent off. Unfortunately for the hosts, they failed to find the tying goal.
Even with their second loss of the PFL season, FC Meralco Manila remains level on points with Kaya FC-Makati at 27 points, toting the inferior goal difference against their upcoming opponents this Saturday. As for Global-Cebu FC, it moves them up into solo third place with 25 points, with an outside shot of moving into first place also this Saturday as they host cellar-dwellers Ilocos United.
NOTES:
FC Meralco Manila head coach Aris Caslib went with Daniel Gadia and Connor Tacagni to replace the Younghusbands on the starting lineup. Start list still reflected the Younghusbands as part of the Sparks' roster, although this photo taken last night shows transfer has been made.
Global Cebu FC head coach Akbar Nawas after the match: "Everyone thought it would be a walk in the park without the Younghusbands, but it was not the case. It was a tough match. Global defender Wesley Dos Santos praised Barbaso and Dennis Villanueva's work during the match, while also crediting the hosts' strong and fast attack.
Substitute OJ Clarino scored the game-winning goal for the visitors in the 68th minute, receiving a Jerry Barbaso cross and nodding it past Ace Villanueva.
The Sparks started the scoring off on the wrong foot, with Milan Nikolic's errant attempt to clear a cross went into their own net instead in the 18th minute. Making things worse is that Joaco Cañas had to be replaced after just thirty minutes due to a hamstring strain.
Even with those mishaps, the defense still managed to hold firm, led by the efforts of Villanueva. They finally found their much-sought equalizer just before the halftime whistle, as Simon Greatwich tied things up off a feed from Tahj Minniecon.
FC Meralco Manila had a chance to move ahead early in the second half, but Philippine international Patrick Deyto snuffed out a Minniecon attempt.
After Clarino put Global ahead, he had the chance to double the lead, but Villanueva managed to prevent that from happening.
The Sparks had their opportunities to replicate their 2-2 result last meeting, especially since the visitors played with ten men in the final few minutes due to Paul Mulders being sent off. Unfortunately for the hosts, they failed to find the tying goal.
Even with their second loss of the PFL season, FC Meralco Manila remains level on points with Kaya FC-Makati at 27 points, toting the inferior goal difference against their upcoming opponents this Saturday. As for Global-Cebu FC, it moves them up into solo third place with 25 points, with an outside shot of moving into first place also this Saturday as they host cellar-dwellers Ilocos United.
NOTES:
FC Meralco Manila head coach Aris Caslib went with Daniel Gadia and Connor Tacagni to replace the Younghusbands on the starting lineup. Start list still reflected the Younghusbands as part of the Sparks' roster, although this photo taken last night shows transfer has been made.
Meanwhile, Dominic del Rosario officially made his Global FC debut after his transfer from Ilocos United FC. Darryl Regala was an unused substitute. As for Rufo Sanchez, his name was not yet officially on the team sheet, even if the team announced the transfer.Here is the photo of @PhilYHusband and @JYH7 reflecting the move to @davaoaguilasfc -> pic.twitter.com/MXpW1CngHi— PHSports LiveScores (@LiveScoresPH) August 3, 2017
— Football.com.ph (@FootballComPH) August 2, 2017Caslib acknowledged the team's frustration with three missed handball calls during the match, but he says, "We all have a responsibility to develop the game. Players, coaches, and referees. Let's hope the officiating evolves as the league evolves." He adds, "Everyone in the team has to step up, but it's a process. If we all do our job well we can succeed."
Global Cebu FC head coach Akbar Nawas after the match: "Everyone thought it would be a walk in the park without the Younghusbands, but it was not the case. It was a tough match. Global defender Wesley Dos Santos praised Barbaso and Dennis Villanueva's work during the match, while also crediting the hosts' strong and fast attack.
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