Global Smash Nine Past Philippine Army, Green Archers And Kaya In Stalemate

In the evening’s final match, Green Archers withstood a late barrage from Kaya to hold on to a scoreless draw. Jovanie Simpron had spurned a golden opportunity to put the Archers ahead early in the game, firing wide with only the keeper to beat. Kaya’s best chance came late in the game, with Masanari Omura’s header from a corner kick headed off the line by Arnie Pasinabo.

“I was happy with the performance,” said United head coach Rodolfo Alicante. “The game was almost even. Hindi lang namin naconvert yung chances.”

The draw keeps Green Archers in seventh place with four points in five matches, while Kaya move down to third with seven points and the same number of games played.

“We had enough opportunities to win the game,” said Kaya head coach David Perkovic after the match. “The last two games we’ve had questions asked of us, and it’s up to me to identify what we need to work on and how to improve the team.”

In the second division, Laos managed the shock of the season so far as they defeated powerhouse Ceres-La Salle FC, 1-0 earlier in the day. A stunning Lexter Maravilla goal in the 55th minute sunk the two-time Philippine National Club Championship winners. Dolphins United beat Cimarron 4-2 in the day’s first game. Currently Manila Jeepney top the division with nine points, followed by Philippine Air Force and Nomads FC.

Read the full post-match report from the UFL here.

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