Gaisano Capital, Lion Tiger eye third win

CEBU, Philippines - Gaisano Capital and Lion Tiger-Aerosol shoot for a share lead anew when they go up against separate rivals in the resumption of the 5th CESAFI Partners' Cup tonight at the Cebu Coliseum.

Games today (Cebu Coliseum)

4 pm Rose Aquarius vs. Gaisano Capital

5:30 pm Winner Beef Loaf vs. Lion Tiger

7 pm San Marino vs. Prime Asia

Gaisano Capital seeks for its third straight win when it goes up against Aquarius Merchandising in the first game at 4 pm, while Lion-Tiger bears the same mission when it clashes with Winner Beef Loaf in the second game.

In the nightcap of a triple-header, San Marino Corned Tuna hopes to improve its record when it tackles the winless Prime Asia Pawnshop.

 6-foot-9 Junemar Fajardo is aching to redeem himself from a career-low three-point performance in their their shalky 72-68 victory over Ave Maria Sanctuary Park last week. This time, Fajardo is hoping he will be a lethal weapon as usual.

Aside from Fajardo, Gaisano Capital boasts of a lot of offensive arsenals in the likes of power forward Edward Pao, shooters Robinson Mohammad and Gerald Ampoon and big guard Quinton Brian Heruela.

Rose Aquarius, for its part, will squeeze the most from James Ferraren, Fritz Dajalos, Randy Avila, Joshua Corcilles and Dennis Ferraren among others.

On the other hand, Lion Tiger, a solid favorite over Winner Beef Loaf, scored an easy victory over Prime Asia last Thursday.

Ralf Olivares and Phil Marcader are just among the top wards for Lion Tiger, while Winner Beef Loaf which scored an upset over Ave Maria, will bank on Chester Curso, Allan Dimco, Steve Castro, Floyd Taboada and Franklyn Batiquin.

Meanwhile, San Marino will be led by Rene Pacquiao as it tries to pick up its second win in three games, while Prime Asia, listless in two starts, will count on Michael Cantonao, Giovanni Padillo, Joven Cid Cortes, Robert Gines Codilla and Mark Gil Panerio. (FREEMAN)