Ceres-La Salle, Loyola seek share of UFL lead

Games Today (Rizal Memorial Stadium) 1:45 p.m. – Loyola vs Forza 4 p.m. – Ceres vs JP Voltes Defending champion Ceres-La Salle and the Loyola Meralco Sparks look to forge a three-way tie for the lead with idle Global when they face separate rivals today in the United Football League at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Loyola is expected to have an easier time against lowly Forza in the first game at 1:45 p.m. while Ceres can’t afford to relax against fourth-running JP Voltes at 4 p.m. The two clubs are tied for second with 12 points apiece, three behind Global which leads the league after winning its first five matches. Ceres and Loyola took advantage of their inferior foes last Wednesday, winning their matches by double digits. A hat trick by Spanish striker Adrian Gallardo carried Ceres to a 10-0 thumping of Forza while Phil Younghusband also netted three in [...]