By Jonas Terrado
Game Wednesday
(Rizal Memorial Stadium)
7 p.m. — Kaya vs Tampines Rovers
Kaya-Iloilo aims for a second straight win and the solo lead in Group H when it battles Singapore’s Tampines Rovers in the AFC Cup at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.
Kaya-Iloilo’s Jovin Bedic protects the ball from a Shan United defender during their AFC Cup match in Yangon, Myanmar. (Photo from AFC)
The Philippines Football League side will likely face a tough battle from the 2019 Singapore Cup champions in the match set at 7 p.m.
Kaya is coming off a 2-0 win over Shan United two weeks ago in Yangon, Myanmar with Kaya-Iloilo’s Jovin Bedic protects the ball from a Shan United defender during their AFC Cup match in Yangon, Myanmar. (Photo from AFC) and Eric Giganto scoring late in the second half.
Tampines, on the other hand, started its campaign with a 2-1 victory opposite Indonesia’s PSM Makasaar at home.
Coaches Oliver Colina and Yu Hoshide will also bank on striker Takumi Uesato and defenders Marco Casambre, Simone Rota, Carlyle Mitchell and goalkeeper Michael Casas.
Getting the full three points could strengthen Kaya’s bid to secure the top spot in the group and a berth in the ASEAN Zonal semifinals for the first time.
Expected to lead the Tampines attack is Canadian striker Jordan Webb, who has scored 20 goals for the club in all competitions.
Source: Manila Bulletin
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