League

Uxbridge Park
Spectators: 7988 (Terracing: 5992, Seating: 1837, VIP seats: 159) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Yao Duyan kicked off to start the match. In the 2nd minute, Rodel Taasan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Pirton's Percy Bayquin got a good chance for a goal in the 5th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 8 played minutes, Pirton's Regelio Bustamante shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Nimrod Dulay came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Pirton reached it. Nimrod Dulay made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alve Quibola in the 14th minute of play. Lance Bagadiong received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 25th minute. Austin Yulo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Pirton's zone, Yao Duyan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Austin Yulo came out of the goal and Yao Duyan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Lance Bagadiong sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 31st minute, Lance Bagadiong got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 34 minutes into the match, Pilak FC's Leroy Gaane broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. After 37 played minutes Pirton got a freekick which was hit by Earnest Tabug. 39 minutes in the game, Yao Duyan fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Austin Yulo having to interfere. 45 minutes into the match, Pirton's Percy Bayquin sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Nimrod Dulay narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Nimrod Dulay made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Oslec Caballero in the 55th minute of play. Percy Bayquin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Pirton's Oslec Caballero got a good chance for a goal in the 60th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Oslec Caballero received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Nimrod Dulay tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A hard shot 69 in the game by Percy Bayquin from a close distance when the talented Nimrod Dulay managed to make a qualified save. Pilak FC's players were relieved. A hard shot 70 in the game by Percy Bayquin from a close distance when the talented Nimrod Dulay managed to make a qualified save. Pilak FC's players were relieved. Lance Bagadiong struck a weak shot in the 76th minute. Austin Yulo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pilak FC. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lance Bagadiong in the 78th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Austin Yulo saved Pirton from getting behind. After 82 minutes of play, Pilak FC's Lance Bagadiong made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Austin Yulo was left in no man's land by his defense there! Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Yao Duyan in the 87th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Austin Yulo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 91st minute, Alve Quibola hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lance Bagadiong fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Austin Yulo having to interfere. For all the effort they put into the match, the Pirton players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Pilak FC.