Match Report
Maharlika, 1st on 10 points, faced a 44-point deficit to Manila Digger (1st, 54). Manila Digger had been under-performing their position — 12th on five-round form against 1st in the table. In league terms the two rates read 3/1.75 for Maharlika and 5.15/0.65 for Manila Digger (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 2.4.
Momentum sat with Maharlika, winners of their last three. Manila Digger entered with seven wins in a row, having scored in 7 consecutive games.
4 meetings are on record — 1 won by Maharlika, 3 by Manila Digger, 0 drawn, at 3.75 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 75% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 75%.
The match was played at Rizal Memorial Stadium" (capacity 30,000). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Manila Digger led 3-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 0-6.
Goal scorers
Manila Digger: Pa Ousman Gai (77'), Kenji Nishioka (90'), Mustapha Jallow (21'), Modou Manneh (24'), Baboucarr Touray (33'), Pa Ousman Gai (70')
Key stats
Possession: Maharlika 51% · Manila Digger 49% · Total shots: 12-16 · On target: 1-9 · Corners: 3-4