League-leading San Pedro Pirates host Benque Viejo United tonight at San Pedro in the Premier League of Belize

Photo Credit: Benque Viejo United – San Pedro Pirates

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The leaders of the Premier League of Belize, the San Pedro Pirates host Benque Viejo United tonight at 7:00 pm at Ambergris Stadium in San Pedro.

The Pirates had fallen off the top spots when they lost their undefeated status to Port Layola last week but regained it when Port were punished with the removal of their three points gained from their 2-1 win over Verdes for fielding a player deemed ineligible by the Football Federation of Belize’s Appeals Committee.

Benque United for their part, were in third place but fell to fourth place when Verdes were awarded the three points.

Whichever way, Benque United have proven to be a very difficult team to beat and tonight should be no exception. Expect a great match up at Ambergris Caye as the Pirates are also out to cement their hold on the PLB.

The Saturday night game features the two last place teams in the championship. Seventh place Internacional FC (formerly Bandits) host eighth place Wagiya at 7:30 pm at the Isidoro Beaton Stadium in Belmopan.