Mongrelz 0 - 0 Republika (387128901)

13000 punters turned up at Don Gorgonio Magalpoc Stadium, and despite threatening clouds on the horizon, no rain came. Dominik Irniger was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Servet Erturan and Eric Keufen. Mongrelz tactics involved an interesting 4-5-1 combination. The following players took the field: Cüret - Malate, Roşca, Boisserie, Fabella - Foja, Botija Vela, Lekov, Stirling, Manila - Artau.

Republika decided to use a 4-3-3 set up. Lineup: Yaacov - Bhatti, Derecho, Bogok, Gold - Agustin, Espinas, Abdull - Uichanco, Limthongkul, Avidano.

Mongrelz clearly had decided to counter-attack when they could. Today, Republika's strategy involved concentrating on the flanks for their attacks. A. Avidano of Republika was booked for kicking the ball away after the whistle. Republika had a good opportunity to attack in the middle, but remembered their instructions to focus on wing attacks instead. 27 minutes into the game, F. Derecho had a great chance to put his team ahead, but his kick from the left went wide. R. Cereza was called on to replace Republika's A. Avidano after 33 minutes following a nasty collision. It was 0 - 0 at the break. Possession in the forty-five minutes was dominated by Mongrelz, with 62 percent of the ball.

50 minutes into the match, the referee signalled for a Mongrelz substitution. D. Chico came on for Q. Artau. As the 60 minute mark approached, the Republika coach decided it was time for a substitution. T. Espinas reluctantly made way for M. Carey on the pitch. A. Bogok was the new captain of Republika - handed the armband by the departing player. 69 minutes in, Republika's E. Abdull received a yellow card for going into a challenge studs first. Mongrelz were forced into a substitution as S. Lekov couldn't continue due to some rough treatment, forcing E. Ong to come in off the bench. Republika mounted an inspired counterattack down the right wing after 73 minutes, but R. Cereza was unable to convert from short range. Possession in this half belonged to Mongrelz, who controlled the ball 61 percent of the time.

N. Malate performed admirably for Mongrelz. However, E. Ong made a disastrous appearance. Republika's top performer was clearly N. Uichanco. On the other hand, N. Yaacov's play was disheartening. The match ends 0 - 0.