Global begins UFL bid in style

Source: Cedelf P Tupas; Philippine Daily Inquirer
Reigning league champion Global launched its campaign in style, thumping Pasargad, 3-1, last night at the start of the United Football League Cup competition at Rizal Memorial field.

First half goals from Sudanese forward Izo El-Habbib and Carli de Murga and an early second-half strike by Misagh Bahadoran ensured a flying start for the strengthened Global side in Group A.

Pasargad’s Iranian forward Masood Shedidih scored on a sensational strike in the second half to avert the shutout at 3-1. But De Murga moved up to midfield and Global regained control.

Flaunting the strength of its lineup, Global unveiled new recruits Denis Wolf and Matthew Uy in the starting eleven.

De Murga was fielded as a makeshift central defender, while Bahadoran started on the left wing with Patrick Reichelt occupying the right flank.

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