GLOBALPORT-Philippines used its chemistry to its advantage and scored a stunning 10-9 win over a fancied team from Argentina in the Miguel Lorenzo Romero Cup recently in Calatagan, Batangas.
Playing in the field named after his son Miguel Lorenzo, Deputy Speaker Mikee Romero (1Pacman Partylist) joined forces with veteran Anthony Garcia in scoring the team’s first win over a squad backstopped by well-decorated Argentinean players.
“It was unbelievable beating the Argentineans,” said Romero, who scored a crucial goal late in the game that helped Globalport repel Argentina’s determined comeback. “We made a good start because of the team’s chemistry.”
Behind Garcia’s attacking flair, GlobalPort raced to a commanding 6-2 lead to the cheers of a small but highly-appreciative crowd. The lead, however, dwindled at the half as the Argentineans intensified their attack to pull to within 9-8.
But Romero and Garcia, along with Adrian Garcia and Jake Gordon, refused to be intimidated with Anthony Garcia sealing the deal with his sixth goal with two minutes left.
Though Argentina scored another goal, time was not on its side as GlobalPort rotated the ball with razor-sharp precision.
GlobalPort scored eight of its goals from the field while the two others were scored from the foul line courtesy of Adrian Garcia.
