Ceres advances to AFC Cup Zonal Finals on aggregate win over Yangon

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Ceres advances to AFC Cup Zonal Finals on aggregate win over Yangon
The Busmen set up another ASEAN finals rematch against Singapore’s Home United

MANILA, Philippines – Despite losing the second leg, 2-3, to Yangon United, Ceres-Negros FC will advance to its second straight ASEAN Zonal Finals following a 6-5 aggregate win on Wednesday, May 16, at the Thuwunna Stadium in Myanmar.

The Busmen made a 4-2 statement win in the first leg in front of Filipino fans at the Pana-ad Park and Stadium last May 9 that gave the Bacolod-based squad enough cushion.

Manny Ott and Bienve Marañon scored valuable away goals in the 8th and 79th minute that allowed Ceres to survive Yangon’s late scare.

After Kosuke Yamazaki scored the 2nd minute goal, the Busmen evened the score 6 minutes later as Stephan Schrock’s smooth cross found Ott in front of the 6-yard box.

 


 

Marañon broke the second half silence as he doubled the Busmen’s lead in the 79th minute with a shot from the left edge of the 6-yd box toward the near post.

 


 

Three minutes later, the Ceres striker was immediately sent off the field after being booked with a red card for instigating a scuffle.

Marañon will not be able to suit up for Ceres in the first leg match against Home United.

 


Two minutes after seeing the Ceres striker leave the pitch, the Burmese kept their hopes alive as Aee Soe sent a shot towards an open goal from the 6-yd box.

In the 86th minute, Ceres centerback Carli de Murga committed a crucial handball error which awarded the home side a penalty.

Sekou Sylla converted the spot kick in the 87th minute, but it proved to be too late for the Burmese to send the game to extra time. – Rappler.com

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Beatrice Go

More commonly known as Bee, Beatrice Go is a multimedia sports reporter for Rappler, who covers Philippine sports governance, national teams, football, and the UAAP. Stay tuned for her news and features on Philippine sports and videos like the Rappler Athlete’s Corner and Rappler Sports Timeout.