Kaya FC–Iloilo and PSM Makassar Set For Clash of Group H Leaders Tied with four points each, Tuesday's match could provide some separation between Kaya FC–Iloilo and PSM Makassar in Group H.

AFC Cup | Group H
PSM Makassar (IND) vs Kaya FC–Iloilo (PHI)
Kickoff: 4:00pm (PH Time)
Pakansari Stadium, Bogor, Indonesia

1 April 2019; Bogor, Indonesia — Kaya FC–Iloilo are looking to solidify their spot as leaders of Group H, as they take on Indonesia’s PSM Makassar on Tuesday afternoon in the AFC Cup. The match will take place in the Pakansari Stadium in Bogor, and will kick off at 3pm local time. Both sides have four points after two outings, with the Filipino club slightly ahead on goal difference.

“I think we all know the importance of tomorrow’s game. The result tomorrow will determine who will be top of the group after the first round of matches. It’s been a long wait for this game — 20 days. We’re excited and looking forward to tomorrow,” said Kaya head coach Noel Marcaida.

“As players we are all looking forward to this game in Indonesia. It would give us a boost if ever we win the game tomorrow. We’ve been training really hard for this game. We know already what to do, so we just need to do our job and try to win the game and bring more confidence for the next games,” said Iloilo midfielder Marwin Angeles.

Both clubs are fresh from impressive goal-filled outings in the AFC Cup. Iloilo dispatched of reigning ASEAN Champions, Home United, with a 5-0 scoreline, while Makassar thumped Lao Toyota 7-3, setting the stage for a potentially explosive encounter.

“Tomorrow, we play against a club with the same points as us. We play against a club with specific qualities. We play at home, and I think based on our qualities, we can bring three points back to Makassar,” said PSM head coach Darije Kalezic. “They are a good, organized team. They keep the space very small when their opponent has ball possession. They make it difficult for their opponents to play within the lines. They are dangerous on the counter attack. We have to be wary of their striker. That they won 5-0 against Home United is not relevant information. We won against seven goals against Lao and we really should’ve scored 20.”

“PSM is one of the oldest clubs in Indonesia. Looking at their AFC roster, they have an obvious height advantage. Tomorrow’s match will be different from our previous games (versus Lao Toyota and Home United). We’ve made plans specifically for tomorrow. They have very technical, skillful, and experienced players so we’re expecting a tough game tomorrow, and we’re ready to accept that challenge,” said Marcaida.

Tomorrow’s match will be aired live on 5Plus (formerly AksyonTV) and on ESPN 5’s online platforms.