League

Eccles Stadium
Spectators: 7041 (Terracing: 5200, Seating: 1841, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Hugh Batungbacal started the match with the kick off. After having played for 7 minutes, Hugh Batungbacal managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SupaStrikas's supporters crossed their fingers, but Hugh Batungbacal was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 9 minutes into the match, Phase V FC's goal looked a bit too open when Hugh Batungbacal came free, but Noli Bandigas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Archie Dorilag kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. Jeff Jocson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alex Singian in the 13th minute of the match. Asi Buban fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Noli Bandigas having to interfere. Noli Bandigas stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Hugh Batungbacal's shot from short distance in the 18th minute. Archie Dorilag in the 20thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Jeff Jocson, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. When Archie Dorilag came up free with the goalie in the 30th minute, the Phase V FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Archie Dorilag couldn't finish the play. Hugh Batungbacal recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 38th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 40 minutes into the match, Phase V FC's goal looked a bit too open when Asi Buban came free, but Noli Bandigas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Asi Buban had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Hugh Batungbacal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Archie Dorilag fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 48th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jeff Jocson having to interfere. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Alex Singian to strike the kick off in the second half. Archie Dorilag's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jeff Jocson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 52nd minute of play. Jeff Jocson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alex Singian, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Archie Dorilag sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Archie Dorilag had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Nur Quisisem fell near the penalty area in the 65th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Phase V FC's protests and gave Nur Quisisem a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Phase V FC getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Nur Quisisem hit a great ball. If Archie Dorilag had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jeff Jocson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alex Singian, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. Alex Singian took the ball and in the 74 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jeff Jocson. Jeff Jocson dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. In the 77th minute, Alex Singian left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Phase V FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. Hugh Batungbacal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Noli Bandigas having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Philipo Luzon during the 91st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 91st match minute, Phase V FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Philipo Luzon to maneuver through the defense. When the match had gone on for 93 minutes, Hugh Batungbacal took a quick shot and it went in 2-1 without a chance for Noli Bandigas to make any attempt to save it. Jeff Jocson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Archie Dorilag in the 97th minute of the match. Phase V FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.