Global Cebu FC Begin AFC Cup Run Vs FLC Thanh Hoa

Philippines Football League side Global Cebu FC begin their AFC Cup 2018 campaign with a match against Vietnamese side FLC Thanh Hoa on Saturday 10 February 2018 at the My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Global Cebu look forward to their third appearance in the continental front having participated in 2015 and 2017. Last year, Global qualified to the ASEAN Zone semifinals where they lost to Home United, 5-4 on aggregate.

Last year’s PFL runners-up are in Group G and will be up against FLC Thanh Hoa, Indonesian side Bali United, and Myanmar side Yangon United.

Newly appointed Global head coach Marjo Allado is wary of FLC Than Hoa’s experience despite only making their maiden appearance in the AFC Cup this year.

“An away game is always tough to start a tournament but we will give our best to have a good result tomorrow,” said Allado.

Team captain Patrick Deyto shared his coach thoughts on playing away in their first AFC Cup group match.

“Playing away from home is always hard but we will do everything to get the full three points,” said Deyto.

Global Cebu are one of two PFL clubs participating in the AFC Cup. 2017 PFL champions Ceres Negros FC will begin their AFC Cup campaign at home to Cambodian side Boeung Ket Angkor on Tuesday 13 February 2018 at the Pana-ad Park and Football Stadium in Bacolod, Negros Occidental.

Photo from Global Cebu FC Media Bureau

http://pff.org.ph/2018/02/09/global-cebu-fc-begin-afc-cup-run-vs-flc-thanh-hoa/

Friendly Game Result: Davao Aguilas FC vs JPV Marikina FC

JP Voltes Marikina FC duked it out against Davao Aguilas FC resulting at a 3-3 stalemate at Rizal Memorial Stadium on the 7th of February, 2018.

Despite an uneventful first half, JPV surged all out on the second half as Jim Ashley Flores drew first blood on 46’ but was set back by an own goal shortly afterwards. Patrik Franksson picked up the slack by netting a goal on the 73’ mark.

Davao Aguilas responded promptly on the 75’ and 77’ as Harrison Sawyer brought their team on the lead, only to be equalized by Voltes’ Aaron Altiche a couple of minutes after, resulting to a 3-3 standstill.

Next stop will be on February 14, 9:00 AM, against Stallions Laguna FC at their home turf in Biñan Stadium.

http://en.jp-voltes.org/2018/02/07/friendly-game-result-davao-aguilas-vs-jpv/

Japanese coach newly appointed in Philippines

For the development of football in Asia, the Japan Football Association has been dispatching technical experts to many countries in Asia. Today we introduce Mr. MIZUSHIMA Musashi and Mr. HIRATA Reiji, who has just started their new assignment in Cambodia and Philippines respectively.


HIRATA Reiji, Head of Youth Development in Philippines
I have landed this beautiful country to work as the Head of Youth Development of the Philippines Football Federation (PFF). This country has a population of 100 million with an average age of 23. People here takes great care of their family, loves festivals, and football has been very popular recently. The national team consists with not only domestic players, but players with different roots, including players with German, English and Japanese backgrounds. The team is called “Azkals” meaning mixed-bred wild dog in the native Tagalog language and the team is gaining more and more recognition in Asia. This diversity is a strength that we can expand on. Working together with the PFF President Mr. Araneta and everyone involved, I will do my best to develop the youth and help football in the Philippines move forward.

http://www.jfa.jp/eng/news/00016130/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

CERES-NEGROS TO FACE BOEUNG KET IN AFC CUP OPENER

Ceres-Negros FC will face Boeung Ket FC on February 13 in their opening match of the 2018 AFC Cup at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City.

The Cambodia representatives qualified to the tournament after winning by 4-3 in aggregate over Lao Toyota in a two-legged playoff.

They will be joined by familiar foes in Myanmar’s Shan United and ASEAN Zone finalist Home United in Group F of the continental tournament.

Teams will play six home and away games each with the top team earning qualification to the Zonal Semifinals. The best second place record from the three ASEAN groups will also qualify for the knockout stage.

Ceres will also host Shan United on March 6 and Home United on April 25 for their final group match.

Photo from Myanmar National League

http://ceresfootball.com/ceres-negros-to-face-boeung-ket-in-afc-cup-opener/

Kaya FC makes Iloilo home field

BY ADRIAN STEWART CO

February 2, 2018

KAYA Futbol Club is officially partnering with Iloilo province for the 2018 Philippines Football League as it makes the Iloilo Sports Complex in La Paz, Iloilo City as its home field.

Capitol football director Edwin Caro Laru-an told Panay News the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) has approved the partnership. A memorandum of agreement (MOA) will be signed on Tuesday.

“Na-approve na ng SP ang authority na mag-enter si Gov. (Arthur Defensor Sr.) into a MOA with Kaya FC,” Laru-an said. “The MOA signing will be on Tuesday.”

“The partnership is a welcome development for Iloilo, especially sa grassroots at sa mga football fans,” he added. “As we all know, Iloilo is considered one of the country’s football hotbeds.”

The partnership is seen to revive the football rivalry between Iloilo and Negros Occidental, now represented by defending PFL champion Ceres Negros FC.

Kaya is one of the oldest active football clubs in the Philippines. Established in 1996, it became one of the founding members of the United Football League in 2010.

The Santi Araneta-supported squad has one UFL championship under its belt and one international tournament appearance, during the 2016 AFC Cup.

Last year Kaya made University of Makati as its home court in the PFL. The club finished on third place in the elimination round but was booted out by Ceres Negros in the semifinals./PN

http://www.panaynews.net/kaya-fc-makes-iloilo-home-field/

Friendly Game Results - JPV Marikina

JPV gets the ball rolling with two back-to-back friendlies with fellow PFL clubs, Global Cebu FC and Stallion Laguna FC, on the first and second of the month in Mckinley Stadium and Gatorade-Chelsea Bluepitch respectively.

Voltes vaults in the first of the month with a 1-0 win against Global Cebu FC thanks to Jaime Poderoso Jr.

Following up with a 3-2 win against Stallion Laguna FC with two goals by Ryuki Kozawa and one goal by Tsubasa Suzuki.

JPV will be having its next friendly game against Davao Aguilas FC on February 7, 3pm at Rizal Memorial Stadium.

http://en.jp-voltes.org/2018/02/02/friendly-game-results/

JPV Marikina FC - 2018 Player Roster

PFL SEASON 2018 BEGINS MARCH 3

PFL SEASON 2018 BEGINS MARCH 3


The kick off for the Philippines Football League Season 2018 was finalized following the conclusion of the PFL Board Meeting held last Tuesday 30 January 2018 at the PFF House of Football in Pasig City.

The LFI Board of Directors, chaired by Philippine Football Federation president Mariano Araneta, approved the league calendar, competition format, and fixtures for the 2018 season.

The League will kick start on 3rd March. The format of the League will be two rounds of home and away matches with a final round hosting via drawing of lots. There will be a total of 75 league matches to be played this season.

The six PFL teams have confirmed their participation for the 2018 season. The fixtures will be formally announced by the end of the week pending the official communication to the six clubs.

The champions of the League will be eligible to compete in the AFC Champions League next year subject to fulfillment of criteria set by the AFC and the PFF.

Also to be introduced this season is the PFL Cup. The PFL Cup will be held from September until October 2018 with the winner earning a berth to the AFC Cup subject to fulfillment of criteria set by the AFC and the PFF.

philippinesfootballleague.com/2018/01/31/pfl-season-2018-begins-march-3/