By Jonas Terrado
Game Tuesday
(Jakarta, Indonesia)
4:30 p.m. — PSM Makassar vs Kaya
Kaya-Iloilo looks to retain top spot in Group H when it battles host PSM Makassar Tuesday in the AFC Cup at the Gelora Bung Karno Madya Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Kaya-Iloilo’s Simone Rota speaks during the prematch press conference. (Photo from Kaya-Iloilo)
The Philippines Football League side tries to secure the full three points against a familiar foe and end the first round of the group stage on a high note in the match set at 3:30 p.m. local time (4:30 p.m. Philippine time).
Both clubs will play behind closed door as part of preventive measures against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Iloilo leads the group despite being level with Singapore’s Tampines Rovers at four points apiece. The two sides battled to a scoreless draw in their previous match two weeks ago at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.
Coaches Oliver Colina and Yu Hoshide are banking on their team to produce better results this time against PSM Makassar, which Kaya faced twice in last year’s group stage.
Both teams battled to a 1-1 draw in their first meeting in West Java before Kaya fell 2-1 at the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City.
Kaya will try to beat the Indonesian side for the first time ever behind striker Takumi Uesato, team captain Jovin Bedic, midfielders Eric Giganto and Arnel Amita and veteran goalie Michael Casas.
PSM Makasaar is currently third in Group H with three points on one win and one defeat.
Source: Manila Bulletin
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