On November 19, 1985, the Great Taste Coffeemakers were up against Northern Consolidated Cement, an amateur guest team consisting mostly of the national team that won the Jones Cup earlier in the year (under the banner of San Miguel).

There are many reasons why this game is significant. Firstly, it was a do-or-die match, with the winner moving on to the Finals to meet Manila Beer. Second, the stakes were high for Great Taste. They won the first two conferences, and were on the verge to become only the second team to win a coveted Grand Slam.