The Philippines Football League has three midweek matches on tap this week, kicking off with the matchup between JPV Marikina FC and FC Meralco Manila at Rizal Memorial Football Stadium at 4pm.
FC Meralco Manila is currently on top of the PFL table with 51 points in 24 matches, and with a win this afternoon, is guaranteed with a top-2 finish after the eliminations. In contrast, JPV is mired in sixth with 28 points in 23 matches, with their postseason hopes hinging on winning out AND hoping that Global Cebu FC fails to win in its remaining fixtures. Global has 40 points in 24 matches so far this season, and will be hosting Stallion Laguna FC in a couple of days.
Even with the large point gap between the two sides, FC Meralco Manila head coach Aris Caslib still believes that JPV is a quality team and thus, cannot be underestimated. He added that the Sparks need to check on JPV's combination play in the middle, as it would mitigate the loss of Milan Nikolic due to suspension if Satoshi Otomo and Takumi Uesato are kept in check. Afterwards, Caslib says, the team needs to check their fast wingers.
In spite of its current situation, JPV head coach Dan Padernal says that the team are focused onto this match, noting that a professional approach is in place. JPV winger Aaron Altiche adds that the team remains highly motivated and expects tomorrow to be a quality game. Padernal thinks that loading up with their strikers against a compact defense that will play without Nikolic would work. He also adds that his Filipino defenders will need to step up with Masaki Yanagawa sidelined due to injury.
Tickets are available at the gate, with streaming available below if one is unable to go to Rizal Memorial.
FC Meralco Manila is currently on top of the PFL table with 51 points in 24 matches, and with a win this afternoon, is guaranteed with a top-2 finish after the eliminations. In contrast, JPV is mired in sixth with 28 points in 23 matches, with their postseason hopes hinging on winning out AND hoping that Global Cebu FC fails to win in its remaining fixtures. Global has 40 points in 24 matches so far this season, and will be hosting Stallion Laguna FC in a couple of days.
Even with the large point gap between the two sides, FC Meralco Manila head coach Aris Caslib still believes that JPV is a quality team and thus, cannot be underestimated. He added that the Sparks need to check on JPV's combination play in the middle, as it would mitigate the loss of Milan Nikolic due to suspension if Satoshi Otomo and Takumi Uesato are kept in check. Afterwards, Caslib says, the team needs to check their fast wingers.
In spite of its current situation, JPV head coach Dan Padernal says that the team are focused onto this match, noting that a professional approach is in place. JPV winger Aaron Altiche adds that the team remains highly motivated and expects tomorrow to be a quality game. Padernal thinks that loading up with their strikers against a compact defense that will play without Nikolic would work. He also adds that his Filipino defenders will need to step up with Masaki Yanagawa sidelined due to injury.
Tickets are available at the gate, with streaming available below if one is unable to go to Rizal Memorial.
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