Philippine football clubs Ceres Negros FC and Kaya FC Iloilo had contrasting outcomes in the recent AFC Cup 2019 group stage matches against their Indonesian counterparts.
Ceres Negros FC secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Persija Jakarta at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia. Despite trailing 2-0 in the second half, Ceres Negros exhibited resilience and determination in the final 20 minutes of the contest. Miguel Tanton scored a pivotal goal in the 70th minute from a free kick, and Bienvenido Marañon leveled the score 15 minutes later with a well-executed header. With only seconds remaining in regulation time, Mike Ott netted the winning goal in added time, surprising the nearly 30,000 spectators in attendance.
Consequently, Ceres Negros maintains their position atop Group G with a total of 12 points from their last 4 matches. Their forthcoming challenge will be against Burmese side Shan United on May 1, 2019 in Yangon, Myanmar.
Conversely, Kaya FC Iloilo suffered their first setback in the tournament, succumbing 1-2 to PSM Makassar at the Pana-ad Park and Football Stadium. Despite Jovin Bedic’s 90th minute penalty kick, two first-half goals from PSM Makassar secured the victory. Kaya FC also had to cope with playing with 10 men after Jalsor Soriano was sent off.
The defeat places Kaya FC in third position in Group H with a total of 5 points. Their next contest will be against Laotian side Lao Toyota FC on April 30, 2019 at the Pana-ad Park and Football Stadium in Bacolod, Negros Occidental.
It is evident that both Philippine football clubs are encountering formidable opposition in the AFC Cup 2019, but their determination and talent are apparent in their performances. As they continue to compete in the group stage, Filipino football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the forthcoming matches and remain optimistic for more favorable results from both Ceres Negros FC and Kaya FC Iloilo.
For further details about the AFC Cup 2019 and the performances of Philippine football clubs, please visit the official AFC website and the respective social media pages of Ceres Negros FC and Kaya FC Iloilo.
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