Pasargad, Pars FC dominate second week of Philippine Futsal League

Pasargad FC vs Eagles Unted highlights

MANILA—An exhibition match and 10 exciting league games marked the second Sunday of the highly anticipated 3rd Philippine Futsal League.

Group C powerhouse Pars FC, powered by players from Futsal world heavyweight Iran, outclassed Legazpi FC, 21-3, in a whole-day event at the Rizal memorial Coliseum.

This as Mohammadpour Hamid, one of the top players for Pars FC, was sent off after a red card.

In Group D, Atelier FC eked past PNU, 7-6, while a superior Pasargad squad swamped Eagles United, 24-1.

As a treat to fans and players of the league, an exhinbition match was held between Iranian squad Takhte Jamshid Lions and the Brazilian Boleiros FC, wit the Iranians beating the Brazilians, 6-4.

More Group C games took place in the afternoon fixtures, with a re-energized Legazpi FC recovering from the shellacking they received earlier in the day to pip the Futkaleros, 8-6, leaning on an early offensive to nail their first win.

Pars FC cornered a second victory, running down Gentleman’s Club, 9-6, to cap the day’s hostilities.

Meanwhile, Pars FC standout Manie Mehran continued to lead the league in goals, collecting 9 so far. Teammate Hamid, despite his ejection Sunday, is at second place with eight goals. Pasargad’s Khodarami Sajad has 6 goals to rank third in the tournament.

The Philippine Futsal League continues its 3rd season August 21 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. In an effort to promote the sport, an exciting, skill-heavy and indoor version of football, organizers have opened admission for free.

Football fans can catch fast-paced goal-scoring action and even spot current and future Azkals in action.