Match Report
In the standings it was Maharlika 1st on 10 points, Garelli United 2nd on 7 — separated by 3. Recent form told a different story for Garelli United: only 12th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. Per game in the league, Maharlika were scoring 3 and conceding 1.75, Garelli United 4.25 and 2.25, against a competition average of 2.4 goals per team per game.
Garelli United had not lost in 5 games, having scored in 10 consecutive games.
Biñan Football Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 4,500. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Garelli United led 2-1 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 3-2.
Goal scorers
Maharlika: Eric Ben Giganto (38'), Woo-hyuk Jo (69'), Kintaro Miyagi (67') · Garelli United: Yuta Yamaguchi (24'), Solomon Okereke (33')
Key stats
Possession: Maharlika 52% · Garelli United 48% · Total shots: 13-6 · On target: 4-4 · Corners: 4-3