Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Manila Digger (1st, 54 pts) held a 54-point advantage over Philippine Army (5th, 0 pts). The last five rounds placed Philippine Army no better than 21st for form, against 5th in the standings. Against a league average of 2.4 goals per team per game, Manila Digger ran at 5.15 scored and 0.65 conceded, Philippine Army at 1.25 and 5.
Manila Digger arrived on a run of six straight wins, having scored in 6 consecutive games. Philippine Army entered with three losses in a row. Over the last five, Manila Digger had taken 15 of 15 points to Philippine Army's 2.
Rizal Memorial Stadium" staged the fixture, a ground that holds 30,000. On the scoreboard, Manila Digger led 3-0 at the break; 7 second-half goals set the final 10-0.
Goal scorers
Manila Digger: Modou Manneh (3'), Pa Ousman Gai (22'), Pa Ousman Gai (35'), Baboucarr Touray (55'), Pa Ousman Gai (57'), Pa Ousman Gai (53'), Pa Ousman Gai (62'), Jordan Jarvis (75'), Pa Ousman Gai (66'), Saikou Ceesay (90')
Key stats
Possession: Manila Digger 77% · Philippine Army 23% · Corners: 11-1