Global Cebu FC takes down FC Meralco Manila to near finals
GLOBAL Cebu FC took down top-ranked FC Meralco Manila, 2-1, in the opening leg of the semifinals of the Philippines Football League (PFL) Saturday night at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.
The fourth-seeded Global Cebu completed the come-from-behind win after getting goals from Wesley dos Santos and Hikaru Minegishi.
Meralco’s Tahj Minniecon broke the ice with a goal in the 61st minute via penalty kick
In the 89th minute, Global Cebu FC scored the equalizer after Minegishi delivered a well-placed corner kick that paved the way for Dos Santos’ header.
Paolo Salenga then helped Minegishi score the game-winning goal in the third minute of the stoppage time.
The second leg of the semifinals will be in the same venue on Dec. 9.
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