FPL - Mindanao finals

The anticipated match between Davao de Norte FA (DNFA) and Davao FA(DFA) was witnessed by a sizeable crowd at the E-Park. DNFA controlled most of the tempo of the match, but unluckily they were not able to capitalize on it as reflected on a would be sure goal free kick by Manuel Aspellaga Jr. which just touched the goal line marker by the excellent save of the DFA goalie Jeffrey Albon. However, DFA made its lone goal on the 75th minute by Jayric Iligan on an unguarded net.

Once again the DFA team prevailed with the final score of 1-0 thus making them champion in the first ever Mindanao Finals of the Filipino Premier League with six(6) points. ZANDIFA placed second with 3 points and DNFA down the ladder with o points. All teams got individual trophies courtesy of Tagum City. The cash prizes of P20,000; P15,000 and P10,000 for the champion, 1st runner up and 2nd runner up were provided by Pres. Mari Martinez of the PFF. Later in the afternoon the referees and other match officials voted unanimously for the individual awards; 1. Jovannie Villagracia(ZANDIZA) MVP and best Striker; 2. Darryl Floyd Bantayan(DFA)- Best Defender; 3. Jeffrey Albon(DFA)- Best Goalkeeper

It is expected that barring any unforeseen events, the National Finals will push through in early 2011 with DFA and ZANDIFA representing Mindanao and wil joining the two(2) teams in visayas and Four(4) teams in Luzon.


The local organizing committee would like to extend its deepest thanks and gratitude to Tagum City Mayor Rey. T. Uy, SP Decarlo "Oyo" Uy, Madam Alma Uy, Davao del Norte Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario, Vice Gov Baby Suaybaguio,Congressmen Anthony del Rosario, Anton Lagdameo Jr., Mayor Nestor Alcoran of New Corella, DepEd of Tagum City and Davao del Norte, Tagum City Football Club, All clubs under DNFA, the bananacorporate farms, the Irrigators Associations, the secretariat and all the concerned citizens of Davao del Norte who made possible the success of hosting this Tournament.


We would like to take special mention of the management of SNN TV10 and Radio
Caritas 100.7 FM for replaying the games on local cable T.V. free of charge

Source : Renato Cosmod , President Davao del Norte