Sunday, November 11, 2012
THE non-stop rains did not stop local football fans from gathering at the Aboitiz Sports Field for the launching of the 15th Aboitiz Football Cup yesterday.
Amidst the unexpected downpour, almost 500 football fans walked in and joined the festive opening day, which was highlighted by the presence of the members of the Philippine men’s team.
The Azkals went straight to the Aboitiz Field from the airport and were welcomed by loud cheers from the crowd.
It was the same squad that played in the Peace Cup tournament but with the addition of Phil and James Younghusband, Juani Guirado and Chris Greatwich.
The team will have their practice at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu campus with coach Hans Michael Weiss today.
Rob Gier and Ray Jonsson are expected to arrive tomorrow from Manila as confirmed by team manager Dan Palami, who was inspired by the turnout of the opening.
“It’s a very inspiring event when you see people of different ages coming over all for the love of football,” said Palami.
It is the first time the Philippine Azkals joined the Aboitiz Cup opening and Palami applauded the organizers—Aboitiz Group of Companies and Cebu Football Association—for holding the tournaments even before football became a hit in the philippines.
“I hope other companies will do that for the sport and most especially for the kids,”
said Palami.
The fans enjoyed playing the different games, which awarded some 200 tickets for the Nov. 15 game between the Philippines and Singapore.
A total of 200 tickets were given away in just one hour and 30 minutes.
Among the teams present were the booters from Canduman Elementary School, which will be joining the Players 8, Players 10, Boys 12 and Boys 14 divisions.
“The boys really wanted to come and see the players and be inspired, especially as they will be playing in the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association tournament,” said CES head coach Jun Santillan.
Meanwhile, the Cebu City Sport Center football field is 90 percent ready for Thursday’s match between the Philippines and Singapore.
CFA’s Rodney Orale said that for this week, they will have to continue the watering of the grass and by Tuesday morning, they will have the final mowing before painting the lines in the afternoon.
Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on November 12, 2012.
Amidst the unexpected downpour, almost 500 football fans walked in and joined the festive opening day, which was highlighted by the presence of the members of the Philippine men’s team.
The Azkals went straight to the Aboitiz Field from the airport and were welcomed by loud cheers from the crowd.
It was the same squad that played in the Peace Cup tournament but with the addition of Phil and James Younghusband, Juani Guirado and Chris Greatwich.
The team will have their practice at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu campus with coach Hans Michael Weiss today.
Rob Gier and Ray Jonsson are expected to arrive tomorrow from Manila as confirmed by team manager Dan Palami, who was inspired by the turnout of the opening.
“It’s a very inspiring event when you see people of different ages coming over all for the love of football,” said Palami.
It is the first time the Philippine Azkals joined the Aboitiz Cup opening and Palami applauded the organizers—Aboitiz Group of Companies and Cebu Football Association—for holding the tournaments even before football became a hit in the philippines.
“I hope other companies will do that for the sport and most especially for the kids,”
said Palami.
The fans enjoyed playing the different games, which awarded some 200 tickets for the Nov. 15 game between the Philippines and Singapore.
A total of 200 tickets were given away in just one hour and 30 minutes.
Among the teams present were the booters from Canduman Elementary School, which will be joining the Players 8, Players 10, Boys 12 and Boys 14 divisions.
“The boys really wanted to come and see the players and be inspired, especially as they will be playing in the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association tournament,” said CES head coach Jun Santillan.
Meanwhile, the Cebu City Sport Center football field is 90 percent ready for Thursday’s match between the Philippines and Singapore.
CFA’s Rodney Orale said that for this week, they will have to continue the watering of the grass and by Tuesday morning, they will have the final mowing before painting the lines in the afternoon.
Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on November 12, 2012.
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