Schrocky’s hat-trick propels Ceres in a routine thrashing of Stallion

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By Kevin Estrada

MANILA-- Ceres moved within touching distance of leaders Global with a comprehensive 4-1 win over struggling Stallion as the league capped off its Saturday fixtures late this afternoon at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.

Stephan Schröck stepped up in the absence of the suspended Adrian, firing a hat-trick alongside Patrick Reichelt’s 45th minute strike for their sixth consecutive win to remain at second at the league table, three points behind the current Cup holders who remain unbeaten after a hard fought 2-0 win over defensive-minded Forza earlier.

Ernest Nierras’ men are now slipping away from the top five, as Christian Nana’s consolation will not suffice for them they slumped to their third defeat in their see-saw season and are stuck in sixth with 10 points and only muster four points against the top five clubs.

Ceres boss Ali Go tweaked their line-up as they are also preparing for their Singapore Cup quarterfinal tie with Brunei’s DPMM, with Lee Jeong Woo filled in for the Spanish forward and putting Val Kama at center- back for Kim Sang Min. Kevin Ingreso played for the first time since the cup and played for 70 minutes.

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