MANILA — The most-awaited moment for Stallion Laguna after adopting the Biñan Football Stadium as home is finally here.
The Philippines Football League adjusted the start of the club's home match against Green Archers United to assure that the Biñan football fans will get to see their club playing night football at home for the first time.
"We can now see Biñan at night," said Stallion Laguna coach Ernie Nierras, who confirmed to the Philippine News Agency (PNA) that the match, originally scheduled at 3:30 p.m., will now kick off at 5 p.m. on Wednesday based on an announcement from the league.
In a test event of sorts for the Southeast Asian Games, the match will serve as gauge on how the said venue will be prepared for the biennial meet.
The Biñan Football Stadium will host the women's football competition of the SEA Games from Nov. 26-Dec. 9.
The pitch will also be the venue for some of the men's football matches.
However, the said PFL game is important for both Stallion Laguna and GAU as this will decide which team will finish the season in third place.
Stallion Laguna, currently with 36 points, is seven points ahead of GAU, which won on Sunday night (Oct. 6) at home against Mendiola at the Aboitiz Pitch in Lipa, Batangas.
"If we want to reach third place, we have to beat Stallion kasi yun lang ang chance para makapunta kami sa third place (because that’s the only way to reach third place)," Coach Joel Villarino told the PNA in a separate interview.
GAU will be letting Mendiola and Kaya Iloilo play in its own turf in the other scheduled match for Wednesday at 4 p.m.
Mendiola spoiled Kaya Iloilo's last-ditch effort to inch closer to Ceres Negros in the title race with a goalless draw last week also at the Aboitiz Pitch, and Kaya Iloilo looks to bounce back from there. (PNA)
