Match Report
7 points for Garelli United (2nd), 0 for Philippine Army (5th): a 7-point gap. Philippine Army ranked just 21st in the league on five-round form despite their 5th table position. In league terms the two rates read 4.25/2.25 for Garelli United and 1.25/5 for Philippine Army (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 2.4.
Defeat had followed defeat for Philippine Army — ten in succession. Over the last five, Garelli United had taken 10 of 15 points to Philippine Army's 0.
Rizal Memorial Stadium" staged the fixture, a ground that holds 30,000. On the scoreboard, Garelli United led 4-0 at the break; 5 second-half goals set the final 8-1.
Goal scorers
Garelli United: Yuta Yamaguchi (24'), Yuta Yamaguchi (37'), Yuta Yamaguchi (53'), 5 goals with no recorded scorer · Philippine Army: John Celiz (82')
Key stats
Possession: Garelli United 58% · Philippine Army 42% · Total shots: 13-8 · On target: 10-4 · Corners: 5-5