BACOLOD TO HOST CERES-GLOBAL FINALE

THE Philippines Football League ( PFL) formally announced on Monday that the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City would be the venue for the inaugural finals pitting Ceres Negros FC against Global Cebu FC.

The regional rivalry coined the Visayas Clasico will be played at Ceres Negros’ home stadium on Saturday at 6 p.m.

conclusion of the second Finals Series meeting with the top four clubs following a dispute on the hosting rights.

Last Sunday, Global Cebu executive vice Malinay sent a letter of intent to the league’s the Cebu City Sports Center.

The Cebuano club referred to the tournament regulation that assigns the winner between the top seed and the fourth seed as downed the No. 1 FC Meralco Manila, 3-2, in

However, the league bared that in the cited the desired pitch and lighting conditions of its home stadium would not be

The league also mentioned the regulation, which stated that availability of the stadium as aspects would taken into consideration in the choice of venue.

To resolve the issue, the PFL decided to - dium, which had already served as venue for international competitions such as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup and the

Meanwhile, the battle for third place featuring the Metro Manila derby between Meralco Manila and Kaya FC-Makati will Football Stadium, with the kickoff time yet to be determined.