CERES Negros Football Cup (FC) dug deep from its roster as it tries to overcome the visiting FC Meralco Manila at 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, at Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City.
Saving its stars for the more important AFC Zonals Semifinal Leg 1 in Tajikhistan, the Busmen will surely field a different lineup in its Philippines Football League obligation.
Non starters like Omid Nazari, who sparkled against its win over Kaya FC and seldom-used Arnie Pasinabo Jr., will surely compensate for the absence of its regular starters.
Bienvenido Marañon is returning to form and might just come in handy for Ceres FC which improved its record to 8 wins, a draw, and pair of defeats in 11 outings.
Taking a No. 4 position in the table with 25 points behind No. 3 Kaya FC (8 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses in 16 games) does not matter for it might not last long.
League leader FC Meralco Manila, which extended its winning record to 10 wins, three draws and two defeats, might just be in for a surprise against the home team.
Coach Risto Vidakovic, whose entry to Ceres Negros turned the club into a favorite than a whipping boy, might just wiggle his magic wand to upend the PFL top team.
