Match Report
The table read 1st (Maharlika, 10 pts) against 5th (Philippine Army, 0 pts), 10 points apart. The last five rounds placed Philippine Army no better than 21st for form, against 5th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 3/1.75 for Maharlika and 1.25/5 for Philippine Army (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 2.4.
Philippine Army had lost eight in a row. Over the last five, Maharlika had taken 12 of 15 points to Philippine Army's 0.
The venue was Biñan Football Stadium, with room for 4,500 spectators. On the scoreboard, Maharlika led 2-1 at the break; 4 second-half goals set the final 5-2.
Goal scorers
Maharlika: Kim Jin-Hyeon (57'), Kim Jin-Hyeon (44'), Eric Ben Giganto (2'), Kintaro Miyagi (69'), Daniel Oppong (82') · Philippine Army: Nikko Palacio (20'), 1 goal with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Maharlika 70% · Philippine Army 30% · On target: 8-3 · Corners: 9-0