
Members of the Cebu Soccer Membership (FC) huddles earlier than its match towards the One Taguig FC on the Biñan Soccer Stadium final weekend. | Contributed Picture
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Soccer Membership (CFC) Light Giants are set to return residence, the place they are going to host the Maharlika Taguig FC on Sunday, March 16, on the Dynamic HERB-Borromeo Sports activities Advanced.
The match presents a pivotal probability for the Cebu FC to reclaim a spot within the high 4 of the Philippines Soccer League (PFL) 2024-2025 season.
Presently in fifth place, the Light Giants suffered a slim 1-0 defeat to league leaders Kaya FC earlier than settling for a scoreless draw towards One Taguig FC of their final two outings.
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Regardless of incomes a worthwhile level on the highway, they continue to be simply exterior the coveted high 4 positions.
“We’ve been constructing from our final three matches. Final week, we managed to safe a degree, and now, we’re specializing in implementing what Coach Glenn [Head Coach Glenn Ramos] has been instructing us all week. If we execute nicely, we consider we are able to take all three factors on Sunday,” stated Cebu FC midfielder Kainoa Agrifino Bailey through the pre-match press convention.
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FINALS SERIES
The highest 4 groups on the finish of the season will earn a spot within the coveted ‘Finals Sequence’, the place they are going to battle for berths within the AFC Champions League Two and the ASEAN Membership Championship Shopee Cup.
With the competitors intensifying, each outcome carries vital weight.
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Cebu FC Public Relations Supervisor Evren Tasci famous the membership’s dedication to turning their season round.
“The target is evident—we have to win, beginning this Sunday and persevering with till the ultimate match of the season,” Tasci stated.
“This problem solely provides to our motivation. At this stage, we now have nothing to lose, and we should strategy it one recreation at a time. Each victory fuels our confidence for the subsequent match,” he added.
Because it stands, the Light Giants maintain 21 factors from a 6-3-4 file (win-draw-loss).
MIDFIELDER
Cebu FC will probably be with out key midfielder Daniel Gadia, who’s suspended for one match after accumulating two yellow playing cards. His absence is predicted to impression the workforce’s midfield dynamics.
“Gadia has been an important a part of the squad because the membership’s early days, and his absence will undoubtedly have an effect on the workforce’s tempo and chemistry,” Tasci acknowledged.
“Nevertheless, we now have succesful gamers who’re able to step up. We hope that whoever fills his position is not going to solely meet however exceed expectations.”
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