Meralco downs Kaya in Manila derby
MANILA, Philippines – FC Meralco Manila toppled Kaya Makati, 2-0, for its fifth consecutive victory even as JPV Marikina pulled off the biggest upset of the Philippines Football League (PFL) season so far last Saturday in Manila.
Joaco Canas opened the scoring for Meralco with a glancing header in the 43rd minute, before Phil Younghusband doubled the advantage with a spot kick in the 66th minute for the Sparks.
Meralco climbed to 15 points, three clear of JPV Marikina.
The Marikina side stunned Ceres Negros, 2-1, thanks to goals from Takumi Uesato and former Ceres striker J Baguioro at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.
A late strike from Bienve Maranon in the 83rd minute set the stage for a thrilling finish, but JPV hung on to claim its fourth win in six matches.
Ueseto opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Kota Kawase fouled the JPV striker inside the area. Baguioro went on to torment his old club with a 79th minute goal.
Source: http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/06/18/17/pfl-meralco-downs-kaya-in-manila-derby
Joaco Canas opened the scoring for Meralco with a glancing header in the 43rd minute, before Phil Younghusband doubled the advantage with a spot kick in the 66th minute for the Sparks.
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| Meralco Manila's Phil Younghusband battles for possession against Joven Bedic of Kaya. Handout photo |
The Marikina side stunned Ceres Negros, 2-1, thanks to goals from Takumi Uesato and former Ceres striker J Baguioro at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.
A late strike from Bienve Maranon in the 83rd minute set the stage for a thrilling finish, but JPV hung on to claim its fourth win in six matches.
Ueseto opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Kota Kawase fouled the JPV striker inside the area. Baguioro went on to torment his old club with a 79th minute goal.
Source: http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/06/18/17/pfl-meralco-downs-kaya-in-manila-derby
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