Top-4 teams set for PLB playoffs, Pirates eliminatedThe hottest race to the playoffs in recent memory was finally decided yesterday in Week 13 games of the Premier League of Belize (PLB) 2017-2018 Closing Season, where Freedom Fighters stopped the San Pedro Pirates in P.G., to effectively knock both of them out of playoff contention, since Police United got a goal in injury time from veteran star Orlando "Leechi" Jimenez, to clinch the 1-nil victory over BDF FC and secure their spot in the playoffs. With the San Pedro loss, a draw would have still given Police a playoff spot due to their edge in goal difference over both Freedom Fighters and San Pedro Pirates, should either win their remaining Week 14 game.
On Sunday, at the Victor Sanchez Union Field in Punta Gorda, the surging Freedom Fighters FC proved that they are for real and looking ahead to next season, when they stopped visiting San Pedro Pirates FC, 2-1, with goals from Alexander "Pleck" Peters (44') and Zidane Hines (91'). Gabriel Chavez (47') scored for San Pedro, whose playoff hopes were dashed with the loss.
Week 14 schedule:
Sunday, April 15
4:00 p.m. - BDF FC vs Belmopan Bandits SC - MCC Grounds
4:00 p.m. - Verdes FC vs Police United FC - Norman Broaster Stadium
4:00 p.m. - Wagiya FC vs San Pedro Pirates FC - Carl Ramos Stadium
4:00 p.m. - Freedom Fighters FC vs Placencia Assassins FC - Victor Sanchez Union Field
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San Pedro Pirates F.C PLB road comes to an end The San Pedro Pirates F.C suffered another loss against Freedom Fighters at the Victor Sanchez Union Filed in Punta Gorda Town on Sunday, April 8th. It was a crucial match for the island team as they had to win in order to advance to the playoffs of the Premiere League of Belize (PLB) Closing Season. With this loss, the Pirates are no longer in the running to make the playoffs, even if they win their last match of the season.
For the last game of the season, the San Pedro Pirates will be traveling to Dangriga Town, Stann Creek District to face Wagiya F.C on Sunday, April 15th. The match is scheduled to start at 4PM at Carl Ramos Stadium. For more information on how to accompany the Pirates as a fan, you may contact 629-6770.
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