MANILA – Kaya Iloilo boosted its preparation for the Philippines Football League (PFL) with a 3-2 victory over Fiji national football team in a friendly at the Biñan Football Stadium in Laguna.
Ilonggo Jovin Bedic, Alfred Osei and Connor Tacagni scored a goal each for Kaya Iloilo. Remuera Tekiata and Dave Radrigal were the goal scorers for the visiting team.
The Iloilo-based squad went off to a strong start with Osei draining a close-range hit in the second minute and Bedic converting a strike in the 33rd on Saturday.
Fiji made the match interesting three minutes into the second half with Remuera converting from a corner. Kaya Iloilo raise d the advantage to two anew with Tacagni scoring in the 82nd minute.
Fiji once again threatened to come to within 1 late in the match after a Radrigal conversion but the visiting squad was not able to muster another goal for another close loss.
It was Fiji’s second friendly match defeat in the Philippines. Last Thursday it also lost 2-3 to the Philippine Azkals at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium./PN
