GLOBAL solidified its hold of top spot with a 12-0 drubbing of Forza, even as JP Voltes bounced back from its second loss of the season in style last Wednesday in the United Football League at Rizal Memorial Stadium.
Captain Misagh Bahadoran scored four goals, while Pika Minegishi and Omid Nazari added three goals each as Global posted its 11th win of the campaign, increasing the reigning UFL Cup champions’ tally to 34 points.
Matthew Hartmann atoned for a penalty miss early on with a precise finish in the 47th minute, while Andy Esswein was also on the scoresheet for a Global side that also widened its lead on second-running Ceres-La Salle to six points.
Later, JP Voltes came alive in the second half to repulse Green Archers United, 3-0, and pull level with Ceres at 28 points.
After goalkeepers Nelson Gasic of Voltes and Henri Fong of Green Archers sparkled with impressive saves in the first half, the deadlock was finally broken two minutes after the restart when Archers defender Ronnie Aguisanda inexplicably sent his clearance into his own net.
Returning from a one-game suspension, Uesato doubled the lead in the 53rd minute with a fine individual effort, before wrapping up the victory with a clinical finish on the breakaway seven minutes from time.
Voltes moved up to third spot, behind Ceres on goal difference. The defending champions from Bacolod also have a game in hand.
Looking to carry the momentum of their 2-1 upset of Ceres, Archers created numerous chances in the first half with Paul Salahit and Chieffy Caligdong denied by the post.