Cebu FC’s ahead Abou Sy (white jersey) in motion. | Photograph from The Canopus Collective
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Soccer Membership (CFC) Light Giants has formally returned to the profitable column after delivering a dominant 3-0 bounce again win over Maharlika Taguig FC within the Philippines Soccer League (PFL) on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at their residence floor, the Dynamic HERB-Borromeo Sports activities Complicated, right here.
Senegalese striker Abou Sy starred within the encounter, incomes ‘Man of the Match’ honors after netting a brace or two objectives.
He opened the scoring within the first half to place the Light Giants forward earlier than sealing his double within the 61st minute to strengthen the Light Giants’ grip on the match.
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It was a welcome return to type for Sy, who had endured a sluggish begin to the season after rising as one in all Cebu FC’s prime scorers final 12 months.
“I’m actually completely satisfied as a result of, for a lot of video games, I wasn’t in a position to rating. At present, I lastly acquired two objectives. I labored exhausting for the workforce, and I’m very completely satisfied for all of the gamers as a result of we did an excellent job. I’m additionally grateful to the followers for his or her steady assist,” stated Sy within the post-match interview.
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GREAT STEP FORWARD
CFC head coach Glenn Ramos was equally delighted with the efficiency, having rushed again from Bayawan Metropolis, Negros Oriental, the place he had guided the Cebu Metropolis Niños to twin championships in each highschool and elementary soccer on the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Affiliation (CVIRAA) Meet.
“I’m very proud of the win. The gamers carried out rather well right this moment. Our mission is to win our remaining matches, so they’re giving greater than 100%. It is a nice step ahead as we put together for the ultimate 4 video games of the season. I’m very happy with the Cebu Soccer Membership,” stated Ramos.
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The victory was capped off by new signing of homegrown Leo Gabriel Maquiling, who discovered the again of the web simply three minutes after changing Jeremiah “JB” Borlongan within the 71st minute, including gloss to an already dominant efficiency.
Regardless of the convincing win, Cebu FC stays in fifth place, staying stage with Stallion Laguna FC at 24 factors, each holding similar 7–3–4 win-draw-loss data. Nevertheless, the Stallion retains the fourth spot with a superior aim distinction of 15, simply edging CFC, who holds a aim distinction of 14.
The highest 4 groups will qualify for the finals sequence, the place they’ll battle for coveted spots within the AFC Champions League Two and the ASEAN Membership Championship Shopee Cup.
Cebu FC’s subsequent fixture is ready for Saturday, March 29, with kickoff scheduled for six p.m.
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