In a thrilling showdown between Dynamic Herb Cebu FC and One Taguig FC at the Dynamic Herb Sports Complex, fans were treated to a spectacle of football action as the two teams clashed in a highly anticipated Philippines Football League matchweek 6 encounter.
The first half saw the Gentle Giants, Dynamic Herb Cebu FC, assert their dominance early on, with striker Chima Uzoka finding the back of the net in the 26th minute to give his side the lead. The goal came as a result of relentless pressure from the Cebu side, who constantly tested the Taguig defense with their attacking playstyle.
Despite several attempts from Taguig to equalize, including a promising set-piece play from Ingreso that nearly resulted in a goal, Cebu held firm to take a 1-0 lead into halftime.
As the second half commenced, both teams eagerly searched for goals. Taguig fought back valiantly, with Tuason capitalizing on a brilliant assist from Schrock to level the score. The momentum shifted as Cebu’s Demiroglu suffered an injury, forcing an early substitution.
The intensity of the match continued to escalate, with both teams exchanging blows in a bid to seize control. It was Cebu’s Rintaro Hama who broke the deadlock with a clinical finish on the counterattack, sending the home crowd into wild celebration. However, Taguig refused to back down, with Shimomura, Tuason, Grogg, and El Habib all having chances to restore parity, but each effort was saved by Cekic.
In the dying minutes of the game, emotions ran high as Schrock received a yellow card for a reckless challenge, adding to the drama on the pitch. One Taguig tried to push for an equalizer, but Cebu’s Abou Sy made the score 3-1 with an assist from Guy Mijland.
In the end, the match concluded with a 3-1 victory for Cebu. Following the thrilling weekend, Dynamic Herb Cebu FC reclaimed their position in fourth place on the league table, amassing a total of 12 points from four victories and a single defeat. Meanwhile, One Taguig FC slipped down to seventh place, securing 11 points from three wins, two draws, and one loss in their PFL campaign.
Chis Adea Yes, my name is Chis. Turning freshman this year. Elementary and Junior HS Valedictorian. Sports fan since 3 years old. Once dreamt of being a sports commentator. 1/5 of The Half Space. @chisballph on X and IG.
