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Philippines Football League Sunday 19 August @ 4:00 pm

Kaya FC–Iloilo Seals Second Spot After Stalemate in Biñan

Stallion Laguna 1-1 Kaya FC–Iloilo
Biñan Football Stadium

August 19, 2018 — “It’s not the result we wanted, but it’s the result that we need to secure second spot,” said Kaya FC–Iloilo head coach Noel Marcaida after a 1-1 draw against Stallion Laguna on Sunday afternoon. Although the stalemate meant the season series between the two teams ended even, the result was enough to seal Kaya’s standing as runners up for the 2018 Philippines Football League.

Entering the contest, both Iloilo and Laguna had two wins over the other. And from the first whistle, the two sides demonstrated the parity between them. Kaya, employing a patient, short passing game, enjoyed a bit more control of the match, while Stallion looked to break quickly in transition.

For most of the first half, the game was more of a showcase of defensive prowess rather than attacking flair. The perfect example came six minutes from the break. Ace Villanueva misjudged a long a ball forward, allowing Carlo Polli plenty of room to race to the end line and pick out a teammate. Iloilo center back Masanari Omura was quick to spot the danger, however, and slid in time to deny what would’ve been a sure tap in for the hosts.

Shortly after, Kaya took the lead through Jovin Bedic. Given room on the right flank, Janrick Soriano curled in a wonderful ball that Bedic glanced in with his head. The goal, Jovin’s eighth of the season, gave the visitors the advantage at the break.

The lead didn’t last too long, though. Just 10 minutes after the restart, Camelo Tacusalme’s attempt to head the ball back to Ace Villanueva fell woefully short, allowing Jesus Melliza to pick off the pass and slot the ball in.

Both sides had opportunities to grab the lead in the second half, the best chance of which fell for Robert Lopez Mendy. With less than 10 minutes remaining, Miguel Tanton sent a ball over the Stallion defense to set Robert free. But with only the keeper to beat, Lopez Mendy failed to keep his shot down.

“It’s a good thing we’re able to secure second spot as early as today. We’ve got two more games. They will be a showcase for players who haven’t had many minutes—a chance for them to show what they can bring to the cup (Copa Paulino Alcantara),” said Marcaida.

Kaya returns to action on August 22 against JPV Marikina.

Stallion Laguna FC 1 - 1 Kaya FC–Iloilo

  • Sunday 19 August 2018 @ 4:00 pm
  • Philippines Football League 
GLS AST PENS CS
12 15 Private: Arnie Pasinabo Private: Antonio Ugarte
13 29 Private: Connor Tacagni Marwin Angeles
14 44 Audie Menzi Private: Janrick Soriano
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Drawn
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Previous meetings

04 Jun 17 4:00 pm PFL Kaya FC–Iloilo v Stallion Laguna FC 1 - 0
05 Jul 17 4:00 pm PFL Stallion Laguna FC v Kaya FC–Iloilo 1 - 3
30 Jul 17 4:00 pm PFL Stallion Laguna FC v Kaya FC–Iloilo 1 - 1
23 Sep 17 4:00 pm PFL Kaya FC–Iloilo v Stallion Laguna FC 4 - 0
14 Apr 18 7:00 pm PFL Stallion Laguna FC v Kaya FC–Iloilo 3 - 1
22 Apr 18 4:00 pm PFL Kaya FC–Iloilo v Stallion Laguna FC 4 - 1
04 Jul 18 3:00 pm PFL Kaya FC–Iloilo v Stallion Laguna FC 4 - 2
21 Jul 18 4:00 pm PFL Stallion Laguna FC v Kaya FC–Iloilo 2 - 0
19 Aug 18 4:00 pm PFL Stallion Laguna FC v Kaya FC–Iloilo 1 - 1
21 Oct 18 3:00 pm CPA Kaya FC–Iloilo v Stallion Laguna FC 3 - 2
29 May 19 3:30 pm PFL Stallion Laguna FC v Kaya FC–Iloilo 0 - 2
13 Jul 19 3:30 pm PFL Stallion Laguna FC v Kaya FC–Iloilo 0 - 1
24 Aug 19 7:00 pm PFL Kaya FC–Iloilo v Stallion Laguna FC 1 - 0
12 Oct 19 4:00 pm PFL Kaya FC–Iloilo v Stallion Laguna FC 3 - 1
06 Nov 19 4:00 pm CPA Stallion Laguna FC v Kaya FC–Iloilo 1 - 1
03 Nov 20 4:30 pm PFL Stallion Laguna FC v Kaya FC–Iloilo 1 - 1
02 May 22 4:00 pm CPA Stallion Laguna FC v Kaya FC–Iloilo 2 - 3
16 May 22 5:00 pm CPA KO Kaya FC–Iloilo v Stallion Laguna FC 1 - 0
03 Sep 22 7:00 pm PFL Kaya FC–Iloilo v Stallion Laguna FC 3 - 0
30 Oct 22 4:00 pm PFL Stallion Laguna FC v Kaya FC–Iloilo 1 - 2
12 Mar 23 4:00 pm PFL Stallion Laguna FC v Kaya FC–Iloilo 0 - 3
27 May 23 4:00 pm PFL Kaya FC–Iloilo v Stallion Laguna FC 3 - 1
21 Oct 23 4:00 pm CPA KO Kaya FC–Iloilo v Stallion Laguna FC 2 - 1
03 Nov 23 4:00 pm CPA KO Stallion Laguna FC v Kaya FC–Iloilo 1 - 2
30 Jun 24 5:45 pm PFL Kaya FC–Iloilo v Stallion Laguna FC 3 - 2