By Adrian Stewart Co

Ceres-Negros FC pulled off a narrow 4-3 win in the 2019 Philippines Football League (PFL) over Green Archers United earlier this week at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. After leading 4-1, the Negrense side held on while striker Jimuel Ariola led a resurgent Green Archers squad with a hat trick.
The Bacolod City-based side was quick to take a 2-0 lead after midfielder OJ Porteria slotted one in the fifth minute off a pass from fellow midfielder Bienvenido Marañón, while midfielder Stephan Schröck put one past Green Archers keeper Henry Bandeken the following minute.
Ariola then pulled one back in the 11th minute. However, Ceres regained a two-goal lead after Green Archers defender Resty Gumban scored an own goal.
In the 37th minute, Marañón made it 4-1.
Despite the deficit, the Green Archers continued to fight as Ariola earned a brace in the 39th minute.
Into the second half, the Green Archers striker put them in striking distance in the 53rd minute but the club was unable to find an equalizer throughout the remainder of the match.
Following the win, Ceres FC currently sits in second place on the PFL table, two points behind league leaders Kaya FC-Iloilo./ASC, WDJ