Suzuki Cup Negros Occ. prov’l elims on

Source: Jerome S. Galunan Jr. | WATCHMEN DAILY JOURNAL/SCOOP-Bacolod

NEW breed of homegrown football talents from Negros Occidental are again expected to take the challenge when the 2012 Negros Occidental Football Association (NOFA) Provincial Championships kick off this March with three major football qualifying tournaments, namely: the U23 Suzuki Cup, U16 National Championship and U19 national Championship.

NOFA Secretary-General Pauline Javelona yesterday disclosed that four teams will be competing for the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Qualifying rounds for the U23 Suzuki Cup which is scheduled today, March 6, at the Ayala North football pitch.

The teams, to compete in the March 6-10 tournament, are the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R), University of St. La Salle – Bacolod (Ceres-La Salle), West Negros University (WNU) and the La Carlota City Football Club.

The Negros team, bankrolled by Ceres, is the defending U23 Suzuki PFF National Cup champion. This after the local squad defeated Iloilo team in a home and away finals last year. That was 1-all in an away game and 9-nil at home.

Meanwhile, the U23 Suzuki Cup –Visayas Qualifying will simultaneously kick off on March 18 at the Silliman University football field in Dumaguete Cty and Leyte Sports Complex in Leyte on a home and away format.

Playing at the Silliman pitch will be NOFA facing host-Negros Oriental Football Association (NORFA) while Leyte FA defending its turf against Cebu FA.

The home matches for NOFA are scheduled on April 21, May 7, 12 and 28 with Panaad Stadium as the squad’s home pitch.

Javelona explained that the U23 qualifying matches were shifted to Ayala North pitch as the Panaad Stadium will not be available during these scheduled games due to the preparation for the western Visayas Regional Athletic Meet set March 12-16, 2012.

On the other hand, Qualifying Rounds for the U16 and U19 National Championships will be on March 24 at the Panaad Stadium.*

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Football: Iloilo Captures PFF Men’s National U-19 title

By PNA and U.S. News Agency / Asian

The Iloilo Football Association beat National Capital Region Football Club-B (NCRFA-B) thus capturing the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Men’s National Under-19, 2-1 held at San Carlos City, Negros Occidental here recently.

The Negros Oriental Football Association (NORFA) also defeated NCRFA-A, 3-0 to claim third place.

Eight teams bracketed into two participated in the tournament which started May 20 to 29, 2011.

The other teams are Bukidnon Football Association, Football Association of Rizal along with NCRFA-A and NORFA in Group 1.While Iloilo Football Association,
NOCOFFA, NCRFA-B and Naga-Camarines Sur Football Club in Group 2.

Individual awards were also given to outstanding players. Julius Sumagaysay of Iloilo Football Association romped off with Best Goalkeeper award; his teammate Jenery Gabuan won the Best Defender award; Paolo Salenga of National Capital Region Football Association-B (NCR) as Best Striker; and native of San Carlos City and regular member of Negros Occidental Football Association (NOFA) loaned to Iloilo, John Marcellana was voted Most Valuable Player.

Iloilo Football Association also won the “Fair Play Award”.


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PFF U19 - Iloilo Champions !!

PFF U19 Finals Sunday in San Carlos City

Iloilo 2-1 NCR B

Iloilo PFF U19 Champions !!

Third place match

NCR A 0-3 NORFA (Dumaguete)

NORFA (Dumaguete) win third place match

PFF U19 - Iloilo win semifinal

The semifinals in PFF U19 have been played today

Iloilo won 2-0 against NORFA (Dumaguete)

NCR A and NCR B played in other the semifinal.

PFF U19 - Day 5

ORFA gains semifinal date after beating Bukidnon pineapple growers 5-0.
NORFA returned to form and stepped on the Bukidnon FA pineapple province. In quick passing fashion NORFA’s Eugene Elmido opened the tally marking in the 22nd min. This was followed by Cebuano Prince Antony in the 30th min and again by Eugene Elmido on the 44th minute. San Carlos striker Diomar Caruskay rounded out the first half score to 4-0.

After the reset, Bukidnon found their game over the suddenly overconfident eastern Visayan boys as they had a couple of attempts on NORFA goalie Val Palmes.

The final score was settled when right winger Lyndon Banaag tapped the ball to the waiting boots of Cebu import Dan Villarica who converted. Final score was 5-0 earning the NORFA a semifinal date on Thursday against the Iloilo FA team.

NCR A scores in final minute to beat Rizal FA
Rizal FA composed of players from San Beda put up a struggle against the bigger and older UAAP combine of DLSU and UE alongside players from Philippine Science. UE's Nonie Arboleda, Phil Science’s Gabby Borja and youth national Geo Diamante carried the cudgels for NCR A until the game’s dying minute following a pass from DLSU's Al Bustamante that the former blasted to Rizal's FA net. NCR A is second to NORFA in their division having the same points although edged out in goal differences.

U-19 reports from Tito Dodo Bustamante. Thanks!

Source : Bleachers Brew'

PFF U19 Finals ?

This is the fourth day of PFF U19 finals and still no results ? Do PFF care about their own tournament ? Where is the PFF U19 media officer ? What is going on in San Carlos City ?

I have posted the match schedule before :

"In Bracket A, National Capital Region Football Association Team A (NCRFA-A) will face Bukidnon Football Association at 2 p.m., while FA of Rizal battle Naga-Camarines Sur FA at 4 p.m. at the SJRI Field.

On tomorrow, Bracket B action will takes place with NCRFA-B facing NOCOFFA at 2 p.m., while Iloilo FA and Negros Oriental Football Association (NORFA) will square off at 4 p.m..

On Sunday, NCRFA-A vs. FA Rizal at 2 p.m., followed by Bukidnon FA vs. Naga-Camarines sur FA at 4 p.m.

The matches resume on Monday, May 23 with NOCOFFA against NORFA at 2PM followed by Iloilo FA vs. NCRFA-B at 4PM. "

Source : Negros Daily Bulletin

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8 Teams Vie for PFF Men’s U-19 Title in San Carlos

Eight teams bracketed into two are seeing action starting today (FRIDAY)until May 29, 2011 for the title in the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) National Under-19 Championship football tournament in San Carlos City.

In Bracket A, National Capital Region Football Association Team A (NCRFA-A) will face Bukidnon Football Association at 2 p.m., while FA of Rizal battle Naga-Camarines Sur FA at 4 p.m. at the SJRI Field.

On tomorrow, Bracket B action will takes place with NCRFA-B facing NOCOFFA at 2 p.m., while Iloilo FA and Negros Oriental Football Association (NORFA) will square off at 4 p.m..

On Sunday, NCRFA-A vs. FA Rizal at 2 p.m., followed by Bukidnon FA vs. Naga-Camarines sur FA at 4 p.m.

The matches resume on Monday, May 23 with NOCOFFA against NORFA at 2PM followed by Iloilo FA vs. NCRFA-B at 4PM.

On Tuesday, May 24, Bukidnon FA faces FA Rizal, while NCRFA-A against Naga-Camarines Sur FA.

NCRFA-B will play against NORFA followed by NOCOFFA vs. Iloilo FA on Wednesday before all teams rest on Thursday in preparation for the crossover semifinals on Friday.

They take another rest on Saturday before the championship on Sunday.* (CMG)

Negros Daily Bulletin

San Carlos city hosts Nat'l U-19 men's championship

PRESS RELEASE

The Philippine Football Federation (PFF) National Men's U-19 football championship kicks-off at the San Julio Realty football field in San Carlos city, Negros Occidental.

Eight teams from the different provincial football association nationwide will battle for the title in the 10-day competition.

The Negros Occidental FA and the San Carlos city Football Club is hosting the tournament.

Teams competing are NCR-A and B, Rizal, Camarines Sur/Naga, North Cotabato, Bukidnon, Negros Oriental, and Iloilo.

Teams will be bracketed into two bracket and will play a single round elimination with top 2 teams in each bracket will play on the semi finals.

San Carlos city mayor Gerardo P. Valmayor Jr., is the guest of honour during the opening.

PFF officials, Cyril Dofitas, Dick Emperado and Charlie Cojuangco are expected to attend the opening.

Negros XI fails to enter PFF U19 finals

IT WAS a heartbreaking finish for the Negros Occidental Football Association (NOFA)-Negros Selection after they failed to enter the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Men’s National U19 Championship following a draw against Iloilo Football Association (FA) on Saturday at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City.

The Ilonggos controlled the first half offense as John Vendell Marcellana nailed a goal in the 36th minute of the game to post a 1-0 advantage at half time.

However, the host-Negrense booters refused to give-up and tried to snatch the needed victory over Iloilo FA, eventually scoring a goal in the 54th minute courtesy of EJ Cagayanan.

Diomar Caruscay’s absence in NOFA’s rotation on Saturday’s match against Iloilo affected the squad’s offensive play. Caruscay, one of NOFA’s key players, was suspended after obtaining two yellow cards last Friday for unsportsmanlike behavior.


Meanwhile, the Visayas teams that qualified to the May 20-29 scheduled PFF Men’s National U19 Championship in San Carlos City were the Negros Oriental FA (NORFA) and Iloilo FA.


NORFA (3-1 win-draw card) topped the team standing with a total of 10 points while Iloilo FA (2-2 win-draw record) got 8 points while NOFA (2-1 win-draw) has only 7 points. (JSG)

Published in the Sun.Star Bacolod newspaper on May 02, 2011.

PFF U19 - Davao and Bukidnon to National Finals

Davao and Bukidnon qualified for National Finals from the All Mindanao Finals.

The PFF U19 ALL Mindanao finals took place in Bukidnon

PFF U19 - NOFA Needs a Win Over Iloilo FA

It would take another heavy task for the Negros Occidental Football Association (NOFA)-Negros Selection booters today as they badly need a win over their through rival, Iloilo Football Association, in order to earn a slot in Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Men’s National U19 Championship on May 20-29, 2011 at San Carlos City.

The Negrenses dropped to the third position in the team standing, with 2-1, after it failed to control the game’s momentum yesterday against Negros Oriental FA (NORFA). They lost the match, 2-3.

But the hardest thing that the Negrenses had to overcome is the absence of the services of one of their key players, Diomar Caruscay who will not be seeing action today after obtaining two yellow cards yesterday for unsportsmanlike behavior. During yesterday’s game, NORFA’s Nicolas Ferrer started the run with an early goal in the 3rd minute of play but NOFA scored an equalizer from Carlo Lucero’s goal in the 33rd minute. Before the referee blew his whistle at halftime, Negrense striker Jose Francis Rebacca nailed NOFA’s second goal in the 45th minute.

With a 2-1 advantage at the game’s resumption, NOFA tried to hold on their defense by denying NORFA’s goal attempts however, a surprise attack from Eugene Eundo in the 53rd minute tied the match at 2-all. And another goal from Raymund Santillan in the 64th minute sealed the victory for NORFA.

Meanwhile, the top two teams in this qualifier match will earn the slot in the finals. NORFA and Iloilo FA are currently tied in the team standing with two wins and a draw followed by NOFA, Cebu FA (1-2) and Leyte FA (0-3).* (SCOOP-Bacolod)

Negros Daily Bulletin

PFF U19 - All Mindanao , All Luzon and Visayas qualifiers (Friday)

Today :


All Luzon qualifiers in Naga City :

Rizal 3-2 Camarines Sur/Naga City

Naga City-cam.sur was leading 2-0 until Rizal Fa scored 3 goals in the last five minutes. Both teams qualified for PFF U19 finals



Visayas qualifiers in Bacolod :

Cebu vs Iloilo
NOFA (Bacolod) 2-3 NORFA (Dumaguete)


All Mindanao qualifiers in Bukidnon

Davao vs North Cotabato
Bukidnon vs Dipolog

Negros XI eyes 3rd win today in PFF U19 Reg’l Qualifiers

THE Negros Occidental Football Association-Negros Selection booters, after having a day-off yesterday, will be back on the playing field today to notch their third straight win as they face Negros Oriental Football Association (NORFA) in the ongoing Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Men’s National U19 Championship Visayas Regional Qualifiers at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Brgy. Mansilingan, Bacolod City.


The Ruben Clavecillas-mentored squad will be relying on the services of keepers Rufino Hedraga (University of St. La Salle) and Beel Marc Ortega (Bacolod City), Talisay-Minuluan Football Club’s Joemar Ciocon, Jose Francis Rebacca, Collin Montaño, Steven Nico Taclobos, Zedric Ramirez, Jacob Lucente, Kevin Millan and Vhertude Javelona; Victorias City’s Marvic Gancita, Melecio Mentor and Allen Shane Belera; San Carlos City’s Rollie Tacugue, Diomar Caruscay and John Vendell Marcellana; and Bago City’s Kent Guevarra.

Also supporting the Negros squad is Talisay City Mayor and Talisay-Minuluan FC president Dr. Eric Saratan.

On the other hand, the May 20-29 scheduled PFF Men’s National U19 Championship earlier set at the Panaad football pitch was moved to San Carlos City because of the upcoming Philippine National Games calendared May 22-29 in Panaad. JSG

Published in the Sun.Star Bacolod newspaper on April 29, 2011.

Cebu routs Leyte

FOLLOWING two heart-breaking losses in its first two games in the Philippine Football Federation Men’s National U19 Championship Visayas Qualifiers, the Cebu 19-Under Men’s squad bounced back nicely with 9-1 win over Leyte at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City.

Paref-Springdale’s Cedric Ang and University of San Carlos’ Dan Villarico led the offensive onslaught of the Cebuanos with three goals each. University of Southern Philippines Foundation’s Carlos Saballero, University of Cebu’s Miko Limalima and Moli Neri added a goal apiece.

Cebu 19-Under Men’s team coach Eleazar Toledo said that the win could boost the team’s morale going into its last match with Iloilo today. He believes that the first two matches could have gone either way but the opposing teams found loopholes in his team’s defense.

Cebu had two similar 2-1 unfortunate losses to home team Bacolod City and Dumaguete in its first two matches.

“The team is composed more of offensive players and not defensive players,” Toledo told Sun.Star Cebu yesterday. “We really had no preparation because I just saw the
team a day before we left.”

Toledo replaced Glenn Ramos for the coaching job because of the latter’s unavailability.

Toledo is optimistic of Cebu’s chances of landing the second place finish but it will depend on its crucial game with Iloilo today.

“We still have a chance to enter the top two if we beat Iloilo,” he said.


Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on April 29, 2011.

PFF U19 - All Luzon and All Mindanao qualifiers, Visayas qualifiers (Thursday)

PFF U19 All Luzon qualifiers today in Naga City

Rizal FA 6 - 1 Legazpi-Albay FA

Baguio did not show up . Rizal play Camarines Sur(Naga City) tomorrow , but both teams are qualified already for PFF U19 finals

PFF U19 Visayas qualifiers today in Bacolod

2 pm Cebu 9-1 Leyte
4 pm Iloilo vs NORFA ?

PFF All Mindanao qualifiers in Bukidnon

Dipolog 0-1 Davao
Bukidnon vs North Cotabato ?


Post results in comments !

Negros booters thrash Leyte in PFF U19 Visayas Qualifiers

NEGROS Occidental Football Association (Nofa)-Negros Selection booters continue to bask in their home court advantage as they thrashed Leyte Football Association (FA), 10-0, on Wednesday.

They also improved their record to 2-0 in the ongoing Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Men's National U19 Championship Visayas Regional Qualifiers at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City.

Diomar Caruscay led the Negrense offense by scoring five goals of the total 10 goals nailed by Nofa. These include the squad's opening goal in the 12th minute followed by a quick second goal in the 15th then in the 42nd, 46th and 68th minutes of play.

Aside from Caruscay, Carlo Lucero also played a huge game, scoring two goals in the first half - one in the 22nd minute and the other in the 40th minute of the ball game.

Joining the Negrenses' scoring spree were Allen Shane Belera, who made a goal in the 67th minute, followed by another from Jose Francis Rebacca in the 77th minute and Vhertude Javelona in the 85th minute.

In the victory against Cebu on Monday, Rebacca also scored Nofa's opening goal in the 70th minute to lead the Negrense attack along with John Marcellana's insurance goal in the 85th minute for a 2-0 win.

Despite the smooth sailing game for the Negrenses, Nofa's Steven Taclobos still earned a yellow card in the 64th minute after he was cited for unsportsmanlike behavior.


Meanwhile, games on Thursday include Cebu FA facing Leyte FA at 2 p.m., followed by Iloilo FA-Norfa scrimmage at 4 p.m. (JSG)


Published in the Sun.Star Bacolod newspaper on April 28, 2011.

PFF U19 Qualifiers - Mindanao , Luzon and Visayas

Visayas :

2 pm NOFA (Bacolod) - Leyte 10-0
4 pm Cebu - NORFA (Dumaguete) 1-2

Mindanao

All Mindanao Qualifiers start today in Bukidnon

Davao City vs Bukidnon- 1:3
Dipolog City vs N. Cotabato 2:1


All Luzon qualifiers start today in Naga City (Camarinese Sur)
Teams : Camarines Sur (Naga City) , Baguio , Legazpi Albay and Laguna (?)


Naga City-Cam.Sur FA 6 - 3 Legaspi-AlbaY FA

Baguio FA team did not arrive.

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Top two in group to national finals.

Negros XI beat Cebu in PFF U19 Visayas opener

TAKING advantage of playing at home, the Negros Occidental Football Association (NOFA) - Negros Selection booters beat Cebu FA yesterday, 2-1 in the opening game of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Men’s National U19 Championship Visayas Regional Qualifiers at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Brgy. Mansilingan, Bacolod City.

Negrense striker Jose Francis Rebacca scored NOFA’s opening goal in the 70th minute while teammate John Marcellana sunk an insurance goal in the 85th minute of the game to post a 2-0 advantage.

Cebu’s Neri Mole Jr. nailed a goal in the 87th minute to cut the lead to 1-2, giving life to the Cebuanos’ hopes for an equalizer. However, whistles blew to end the regulation at 2-1 in favor for the home squad.


During the early minutes of the second half, Negrense striker Melecio Mentor suffered a head injury and was brought to Riverside Medical Center for medical examination. Mentor’s injury was caused by a collision with Cebu’s keeper Henry Perales on an attempt to score a goal. Perales suffered a cut on his forehead which was immediately treated by tournament physician Dr. Emily Zerrudo.

The NOFA-Negros Selection eyes to duplicate its victory when it faces Leyte FA at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Panaad, as Leyte looks forward to avenge their 0-7 defeat in the hands of Iloilo FA Tuesday. Cebu FA will take on Negros Oriental FA (NORFA) at 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Ceres-Negros Selection assistant coach Ramon Janeo yesterday said that the PFF-Suzuki U-23 National Cup Group B elimination matches, earlier reported as May 15-20, 2011, has been set on May 6-15.

He also added that aside from Leo Rey Yanson, Ricky Yanson Jr. will also serve as one of the team managers.

Published in the Sun.Star Bacolod newspaper on April 27, 2011.

Cebu fails bid in PH Football

THE CEBU 19-Under Men’s squad had an unlucky debut match in the Philippine Football Federation Men’s National U19 Championship Visayas Qualifiers as it dropped a 1-2 loss to home team Bacolod City at the Panaad Park and Stadium.


At first, both teams were evenly matched, but Cebu’s goalkeeper Henry Perales was pulled out of the match after suffering a head injury in the second half that led to scoring opportunities for Bacolod City. Perales suffered a gash in the head after an oncoming Bacolod player’s teeth sank in his forehead that forced him to be substituted by reserve goalie Romeo Du.

“The match was even, but we gave up goals after our goalkeeper was injured,” Cebu 19-Under Men’s coach Eleazar Toledo told Sun.Star Cebu yesterday.

After Perales was substituted, Bacolod City rallied two goals late in the second half.

The Cebuanos were able to retaliate with a goal by striker Moli Neri in the 88th
minute. However, it was a bit too late as Cebu wasn’t able to hit the net in injury to salvage a draw.


“The game was 50-50. Both teams had equal possession. It just so happened that the
second goalkeeper lacked the confidence,” said Toledo.

The Cebuanos will be playing against Dumaguete this afternoon.


Toledo said Perales will be able to see action today because his injury wasn’t serious, but he had to have anti-tetanus shots on the gash on his forehead.


Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on April 27, 2011.

Medvil bags football crown

MEDVIL Football Club added another feather in its cap after bagging the Ebocci-Davao Premiere League Finals crown following a 2-1 win over Columbia at the Tionko football grounds on Sunday afternoon.

Joey Arobo and Jomar Acedo scored the goals--in the 52nd and 67th minutes, respectively--to power Medvil past Columbia whose lone goal scorer was Aldin Tiboron.

Columbia settled for the runner-up honors while WT-FM grabbed the third spot by beating Hooligans FC, 2-0. The latter finished fourth in the event presented by Ebocci and organized by the Davao Football Association.

The top four teams received trophies from Ebocci team manager Regie Ozimms during the awarding ceremony that was also graced by Columbia team manager Edward "Chaya" Lim, Medvil team manager Rafael "Pops" Vilela, tournament commissioner Noel Presto and DFA general secretary Erwin Protacio.

Ozimms cited the growing interest of youth players who have already been playing against senior footballers.

Protacio, in an e-mailed statement, said most players of champion team Medvil will compose the Davao City team that will see action in the Mindanao Regionals of the PFF-Suzuki U23 Championships on April 28 to 30 and in the PFF Smart Club Championship on May 4 to 6.

The Davao U 19 team, meanwhile, will compete in a tournament in Camp Phillips, Bukidnon on April 27 to 29.

Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on April 26, 2011.