Match Report
In the standings it was Azkals 7th on 3 points, Maharlika 1st on 7 — separated by 4. On the form table Azkals stood 3rd over the last five rounds, despite being 7th overall. Scoring rates set the scale: Azkals 1 scored and 2.33 conceded per game, Maharlika 1.5 and 1.25, with the league averaging 1.8.
Defeat had followed defeat for Azkals — six in succession. Defeat had not touched Maharlika in 7 games, having scored in 7 consecutive games. The last-five ledger: Azkals 0/15, Maharlika 11/15.
The match was played at Rizal Memorial Stadium (capacity 12,873). Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-0.
Goal scorers
Azkals: Quaye R. (53'), Pinero (90')
Key stats
Possession: Azkals 40% · Maharlika 60% · Total shots: 8-15 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 2-13