Younghusband shines as Meralco rules Manila derby
Phil Younghusband found the back of the net for the first time in four matches as Meralco Manila subdued 10-man Kaya Manila, 2-0, last Saturday for its fifth straight win in the Philippines Football League at University of Makati pitch.
Skipper for the match as older brother James was sidelined by injury, Phil sealed the victory in the second half after beating Zach Banzon from the penalty spot following a controversial foul called on Kaya striker Jordan Mintah, who looked to have struck Meralco defender Milad Nikolic inside the box.
Mintah was also sent off for the foul, marking the fourth straight match that Kaya finished the game with only 10 players.
“It was a tough game against Kaya and the conditions on the pitch made it difficult,” said Younghusband. “But the result is what matters more than the performance.”
Over at Rizal Memorial Stadium, JPV Marikina stunned Ceres Negros, 2-1, thanks to goals from Takumi Uesato and J Baguioro.
With the victory, JPV climbed to second spot with 12 points, while the Busmen absorbed their first loss in three matches.
Source: http://sports.inquirer.net/252557/sparks-roll-5th-straight-win
Skipper for the match as older brother James was sidelined by injury, Phil sealed the victory in the second half after beating Zach Banzon from the penalty spot following a controversial foul called on Kaya striker Jordan Mintah, who looked to have struck Meralco defender Milad Nikolic inside the box.
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| Phil Younghusband (left) |
“It was a tough game against Kaya and the conditions on the pitch made it difficult,” said Younghusband. “But the result is what matters more than the performance.”
Over at Rizal Memorial Stadium, JPV Marikina stunned Ceres Negros, 2-1, thanks to goals from Takumi Uesato and J Baguioro.
With the victory, JPV climbed to second spot with 12 points, while the Busmen absorbed their first loss in three matches.
Source: http://sports.inquirer.net/252557/sparks-roll-5th-straight-win
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