League

Thanet
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Elmer Delasin blasted a shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Pedro Macaraat having to make a save. In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind Tagalog United's goalkeeper Pedro Macaraat, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Oliverio Tanjangco got free with Pedro Macaraat in the 14th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Tagalog United's Pedro Macaraat proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 16th minute of the match, managed to save Tagalog United from getting a goal against them. If Oliverio Tanjangco had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jesan Tongol kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. Oliverio Tanjangcos short, quick shot in the 19thth minute got Pedro Macaraat to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Tagalog United's Pedro Macaraat proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 31st minute of the match, managed to save Tagalog United from getting a goal against them. Jesan Tongol struck a weak shot in the 36th minute. Szeke Hosseinzadeh didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tagalog United. The supporters of Thanet booed when Tagalog United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pogi Quimot didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jesan Tongol in the 42nd minute of play forced Thanet's goalkeeper Szeke Hosseinzadeh to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jesan Tongol to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 51stth minute of the game Cecil Jocson who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Tagalog United's Pedro Macaraat was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Pedro Macaraat took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elmer Delasin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Oliverio Tanjangco 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. Pedro Macaraat stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Oliverio Tanjangco's shot from short distance in the 67th minute. Jesan Tongol received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Szeke Hosseinzadeh tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Pedro Macaraat took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Oliverio Tanjangco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 78 minutes, Elmer Delasin made it 3-0 with a short kick to the right side. Tagalog United's Pedro Macaraat tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. The supporters of Tagalog United booed when Thanet was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bagwis Yatco didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 87th minute the ball was on its way in behind Thanet's goalkeeper Szeke Hosseinzadeh, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Thanet's Elmer Delasin got a good chance for a goal in the 92nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Pedro Macaraat showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Oliverio Tanjangco, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. Oliverio Tanjangco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tagalog United's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.