Ceres-La Salle falls short of AFC President's Cup Finals berth

By Karlo Sacamos

CERES-LA SALLE fell short of a breakthrough finals berth in the Asian Football Confederation President's Cup after bowing to Turkmenistan's HTTU Asgabat, 1-2, on Saturday at the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City.

The reigning national club champions squandered an early lead as it surrendered goals in stoppage time in each half en route to the heartbreaking outcome.

But it was North Korea' Rimyongsu's 5-0 hammering of Tatung of Chinese Taipei in the second game that sealed the Philippine representative's sad fate.

Only needing a draw to advance, Ceres solidified its chances when AFC Challenge Cup-bound Azkal Carli de Murga struck just outside the penalty box to give the Bacolod-based side the lead 19 minutes into the game.

But Muhadov Suleyman found the back of the net in first-half stoppage time to equalize.

After hanging tough for most of the second half, Ceres surrendered a goal to the formidable Turkmen side in extra time once again.

Rimyongsu quashed whatever was left of Ceres' hopes with the rout against the Taiwanese side.

Asgabat and Rimyongsu thus clinched the two berths after finishing first and second with seven and five points, respectively, while Ceres wound up in third spot with four markers.

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Reichelt, Guirado strike anew as Ceres-La Salle moves on verge of AFC President's Cup finals berth

By Karlo Sacamos

THE goalscorers were the same, but the result was different and far better.
Patrick Reichelt and Juani Guirado replicated their goal-scoring efforts as Ceres-La Salle moved on the verge of a breakthrough finals stint in the Asian Football Confederation President’s Cup with a 2-0 blanking of Chine’s Taipei’s Tatung on Thursday night at Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City.
The Azkals standouts scored for the second straight game for the national club champions, who notched a first victory after settling for a draw against Rimyongsu of North Korea last Tuesday.
Ceres, the Philippine representative in the club tournament for emerging Asian footballing nations, thus improved its point total to four points to gain the top spot in Group B, ahead of Turkmenistan’s HTTU Asgabat on goals scored.
Ceres can clinch one of the two finals berths with a draw in its last game on Saturday against Asgabat, which battled third-running Rimyongsu to a 1-1 stalemate earlier.
Reichelt, who signed a two-year contract with Ceres last February, struck a volley off a free kick from fellow prized acquisition Carli de Murga to put their club on the scoreboard 17 minutes gone by.
After continuing to dominate possession, the Bacolod-based side was rewarded anew three minutes before second-half injury time when Guirado headed home a denied free kick by Angelo Marasigan.
Goalkeeper Michael Casas also shone as Ceres’ last line of defense, denying several shots mostly in the first half from the Taiwanese strikeforce.

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AFC President's Cup - Ceres-La Salle FC vs Rimyongsu of Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Ceres-La Salle seeks to solidify AFC President's Cup Finals entry

Patrick Reichelt tries to replicate his goal-scoring effort against Tatung. Photo courtesy of Ceres-La Salle 

By Karlo Sacamos

CERES-LA SALLE tries to move a step closer to a breakthrough finals appearance in the Asian Football Confederation President’s Cup as it tangles with Tatung of Chinese Taipei in the resumption of Group B play on Thursday at Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City.

Two days after holding North Korean powerhouse Rimyongsu to a fighting 2-2 draw, the reigning national club champions, who are carrying the Philippine banner, take on the Taiwanese side at 7:30 p.m., aiming for no less than a victory.

Although it already passed arguably its toughest test in Rimyongsu, Ceres remains wary of their upcoming Taiwanese opponents.

“We cannot look past Tatung,” Ceres coach Ali Go said. “We want to attack more, but stay disciplined on defense at the same time.”

Azkals standouts Juani Guirado and Patrick Reichelt, who delivered the goals in the opener, continue to lead Ceres, with Reichelt in front and Guirado at the back.

Tatung is keen to recover from a 0-2 loss last Tuesday to HTTU Asgabat of Turkemenistan, which can seal a spot in the finals with a win over Rimyongsu in the curtain-raiser at 5 o’clock.

Only the top two teams will qualify to the final round. 

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Ceres-La Salle fights fancied North Korean side to a draw in AFC President's Cup opener

By Karlo Sacamos

CERES-LA SALLE fought fancied Rimyongsu of North Korea to a 2-2 draw on Tuesday night to start its Asian Football Confederation President’s Cup campaign on a positive note at the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City.

Azkals Patrick Reichelt and Juani Guirado shone brightest as the goalscorers for the reigning national club champions, who actually built two to one-goal leads before settling for the stalemate.

Still, it was an impressive result for the hosts, who were tipped as the underdogs against a top North Korean side bannered by 2010 World Cup campaigners.

“It could have been better, but we cannot ask for more,” said Ceres coach Ali Go, whose squad is gunning to be the first Philippine club to qualify to the final round of the tournament featuring club teams from emerging Asian footballing nations.

Only the top two teams will advance from Group B, which also has Chinese Taipei’s Tatung and HTTU Asgabat of Turkmenistan.

Global FC, the first club from the country to be invited in the competition, failed to get past the group stage last year.

Guirado, a late reinforcement, unlocked the Rimyongsu defense 10 minutes into the game, when the Filipino-Spanish center-back struck a low free kick that went under the human wall and into the net.

After Rimyongsu equalized six minutes before first-half stoppage time, Reichelt, who signed a two-year contract last February, regained the lead for Ceres four minutes after the restart.

But Ri Kwang Hyok knotted the count for North Korea midway through to salvage the draw.

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AFC President's Cup in Bacolod

DPR Korea, Chinese Taipei XI arrive for AFC President’s Cup

By Jerome S. Galunan Jr.

It’s all system go for the staging of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President’s Cup Group B Qualifier after the two remaining teams – Rimyongsu Sports Club of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the Tatung Company of Chinese Taipei – finally arrived yesterday at the Bacolod-Silay Airport.

Arriving in formal suite at 10:50 a.m. yesterday, the Rimyongsu side is considered as one of the strongest teams in the group.
Jong Sang Hoe, Rimyongsu media officer, said their team will feature several national team players who had played in the U-17 and U-20 World Cups.
Among these featured players are An Chol-Hyok, Jong Chol-Min, Jong Il-Gwan, Kim Kyong-Il, Pak Chol-Min, Pak Song-Chol and Yun Myong-Song.
On the other hand, Chinese Taipei’s Tatung squad, which arrived 1:15 p.m., is also looking good at making waves when regular matches start tomorrow.
Davi Shan-Juh Chang, Tatung’s secretary-general, said that although they belong to a tough group, they’re ready for the match. “We have young players in the team but we are ready,” he said.
Among those suiting up for the Tatung club are Chen Yi-Hung, Sa Yi-Jun, Hsieh Meng-Hsuan, Li Lin, Wu Chun-Yi, Lin Kuei-Pin, Tsai Hsien-Tang, Kao Hao-Chieh, Chuang Wei-Lun, Hsu Tsing-Mao, Chang Chih-Chung, Hsu Chih-Hao, Hsu Jen-Feng, Chang Fu-Hsiang, Chang Yung-Hsian, Wang Chih-Sheng, Chang Han, Jeng Chih-Wei, Onur Dogan, Pan Wen-Chieh, Chen Pai-Chiang, Wu Pai-Ho, Lo Chih-An, and Lo Chih-En.
Playing for the HTTU of Turkmenistan are Rahmanberdi Alyhanow, Hemaýat Kömekow, ?öhrat Söyünow, Akmyrat Jumanazarow, Azat ?amyradow, Döwran Allanazarow, Nursahet Sapargylyjow, Süleyman Muhadow, Hemra Amanmämmedow, Serdar Annaorazow, Annasähet Annasähedow, Okan Ersoy, Begenç Saidmämmedow, Gurbanmyrat Garayew, Gurbangeldi Batyrow, Furkat Tursunow, Ahmet Atayew, Pirmyrat Sultanow, Merdan Gurbanow, Muhammed Astanow, Dawid Sarkisow, Kiçigul Kiçigulow and Nurgylyç Diwanow.
Meanwhile, host squad Ceres-La Salle FC of the Philippines will parade Patrick Reichelt, Carli De Murga, Jason Sabio, Juani Guirado, Marvin and Marwin Angeles, Arnie Pasinabo, Jason Panhay, Camelo Tacusalme, Jalsor Soriano, Angelo Marasigan, Joshua Beloya, Jason Cordova, J Baguioro, Tom Booth, Michael Casas, Eduard Sacapaño, Prince Anthony Hanesin, William Gueridonn, and Lemuel Unabia. The Korean reinforcements include Kim Jinho and Kim Sang Min./WDJ

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Ceres taps 2 Azkals for AFC President’s Cup drive

By Cedelf P. Tupas
Philippine Daily Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines — Bracing for a tough campaign, reigning national club champion Ceres-La Salle bolstered its squad with the acquisition of two Philippine Azkals for the AFC President’s Cup from May 6 to 10 in Bacolod City.

The Bacolod-based side has tapped veteran defender Juani Guirado and ace goalkeeper Eduard Sacapano for the Group B hostilities at Panaad Stadium.

The two international veterans join former and current Azkals in the team, including Patrick Reichelt and Carli de Murga, who returned from a knee injury recently.

Defender Jason Sabio, who played a key role in the Azkals’ 2012 AFC Challenge Cup campaign, also signed a deal to play for Ceres together with Joshua Beloya and twins Marwin and Marvin Angeles who used to play for Global.

‘Strongest team possible’

“We take pride in representing the country, that’s why we’re forming the strongest team possible,” said Ceres owner Leorey Yanson.

Ceres is looking to become the first Philippine side to advance to the final round of the tournament.

But the Filipinos would have to hurdle North Korea’s Rimyongsu, Taiwan’s Tatung and Turkmenistan’s HTTU Agsabat in what is considered as the toughest group of the tournament.

Former Azkal Jason Cordova, Jason Panhay, Camelo Tacusalme, Jalsor Soriano, Arnie Pasinabo, Angelo Marasigan, J. Baguioro, Tom Booth, Michael Casas, Prince Anthony, William Guerridon and Lemuel Unabia are also in Ceres’ President’s Cup squad.

With only two foreigners allowed to play, Ceres coach Ali Go could tap South Koreans Kim Jin-ho and Kim Sang-min as the team’s reinforcements.

AFC President's Cup - Ceres Fc pick three Koreans

AFC President's Cup : Ceres Fc will field Koreans Yong Chan Son, Jinho Kim and Sangmin Kim.

Only two foreigners are allowed in AFC President's Cup, Ceres Fc has chosen three Koreans. One of them will be on bench according to latest news.

President’s Cup tickets out May 3; Police force to launch Oplan ‘AFC’

By Jerome S. Galunan Jr.

Tickets for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President’s Cup 2014 Group B Qualifier will be available starting May 3 at the Ceres Football Club Headquarters (formerly North Resto Bar) located across Ayala District, Talisay City, Negros Occidental.

Tickets are for the allocated seats in the main stadium and the bleachers.
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) reiterated this tournament is totally “free admission”, as these tickets will only help spectators get a better view during matches.
Meanwhile, the Bacolod City Police Office will launch the “Oplan AFC” in relation to the staging of the Asian Football Confederation President’s Cup 2014 Group B Qualifier on May 6-10 at the Panaad Park and Stadium.
“This Oplan AFC is already prepared and subject for the approval of City Director Larry Decena,” said C/Insp. Noel Polines, head of the Security Committee.
Polines said a total of 257 police personnel will be deployed to the Panaad Stadium and various hotels, in which 43 security personnel take post at the designated hotels while 214 will be assigned at the Panaad Stadium.
“We will also have K9 Units and SWAT teams in the duration of the event,” he added.
Polines said they have prepared a work plan to ensure the safety, not only of the visiting teams and the home squad, but also of the spectators.
On the other hand, facilities at the Panaad Stadium are almost 80 percent complete in time for the tournament staging next week.
The LOC is working double time to ensure that the Panaad Park and Stadium of Negros Occidental will not only be ready for the tournament, but meets the requirements set by the AFC.
Aside from the huge facelift of the main stadium’s facilities, the LOC also focuses on keeping its football pitch green in time for the tournament.
“As of this time, we are trying to rehabilitate Panaad pitch. We know that during summer, grasses turn brown, thus, we fertilize these to remain green. Also, we planted some grass in the goal’s mouth to make it green as well,” LOC chairman Nicolas Golez said.
We are also maintaining our practice venues at the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos and the Ceres-La Salle FC Mandalagan field, he added.
Meanwhile, the LOC is also installing hundreds of mounted seats for VIPs at the main stadium, which is also among the AFC requirements for hosting the event.
Further, the LOC had also constructed two more dressing rooms with showers at the Panaad Stadium as the facility only had two.
The LOC chairman has again appealed for support from fellow Bacolodnons and Negrenses.
“We would like to have a full [Panaad] stadium every match day. Not only will it be good for the team’s morale, but it will greatly leave an impression on the other teams, as well as the AFC, that when we host an international event such as the AFC President’s Cup, it is ‘more fun in Bacolod and Negros Occidental.’”
“It’s ‘free admission’ in the open bleachers and some parts of the stadium. This would be the best opportunity for your club to make noise by bringing along drums, trumpets; show patriotism by waving our national flag; improvise streamers showing support, and other related activities to drumbeat the event,” the LOC official suggested./

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Ceres FC ready for President’s Cup; suits up Sacapaño and Guirado

By Jerome Galunan Jr.

With less than two weeks before this year’s Asean Football Confederation (AFC) President’s Cup kicks off on May 6-10 at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Bacolod City, the Ceres-La Salle FC is in tough preparation as it faces the best squads in the tournament.

The Ceres-La Salle FC, representing the Philippines, is in Group B along with some of the strongest teams in the tournament, namely: FC HTTU of Turkmenistan, Tatung Company of Chinese Taipei and the Rimyongsu Club of the People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea).
In a press conference held yesterday in Bacolod, Ceres FC head coach Ali Bernard Go said they are working hard in their training sessions as well as in scrimmages to condition the players for this tournament.
“We have to be well-prepared for the tournament. We are in a tough group with World Cup caliber North Korean side and the defending champion Turkmenistan,” he said.
Meanwhile, when asked how they find the North Korean squad, Ceres FC Korean technical director Cha Soung Yooung said the team plays similar as those clubs playing in the South Korean Super League.
“We don’t have any problem going up against the North. The boys are ready and excited,” Yooung added.
Go also presented the Ceres FC pool consisting of 30 players which include: Koreans Yong Chan Son, Jinho Kim, Kyumson Cho, Hyeon Gwon, Geun Hyeong Park, and Sangmin Kim; Kevin Capolei, Younesse Yaogo, Samson Olaniyi, Casas, Michael, Camelo Tacusalme, Jayson Panhay, Jason Cordova, Arnie Pasinabo Jr., J Baguioro, Hanesin Prince Antony, Lemuel Unabia, Tom Booth, Olapido Okunaiya, Jalsor Soriano, William Gueridonn, Joshua Beloya, Angelo Marasigan, Carlito de Murga, Patrick Reichelt, Angeles twins Marwin and Marvin, newcomer Jason Sabio, and loaned players defender Juani Guirado and keeper Eduard Sacapaño.
Sabio, a new member of the club, said that one has to work hard for the spot.
“But with my experience playing against Turkmenistan and Chinese Taipei, I think I can be a big help to the team. Our goal here is to win,” said the Fil-Am central defender.
On the part of Bago City native and Azkals’ veteran keeper Sacapaño, he’s happy to play again for Negros.
“It’s my pride to play for my hometown. And with my experience, I can help the team. This is a team effort. Whatever we can contribute is vital for the team. All we have to do here is to share our knowledge and experience to achieve our goal,” he said.

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Alabama law graduate joins Ceres-La Salle FC

Philippine Azkal Jason Abbott Sabio made his first appearance as a member of the Ceres - La Salle Football Club in the team’s press conference in Bacolod City yesterday.

Sabio, a resident of Huntsville, Alabama who studied law at the University of Alabama and is a Bar passer after earning his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, cum laude, is looking forward to playing with Ceres – La Salle after joining the team on April 9.

The 27-year-old player who was born in Manila and grew up in the United States,  said at the press conference that he hopes to bring  his international experience to the team as he had previously played against players from North Korea, Turkmenistan and Chinese Taipei.

He played for the Philippine Azkals in 2011 but later took a leave in favor of his studies.

While he admitted being new to the team, he is getting to know his co-players also off the field.

Befriending teammates increases camaraderie as we learn from each other and is good for the team, Jason said, adding that while he recognizes the difficulty in playing against North Korea, Turkmenistan and Chinese Taipei, they stand a good chance if they play with the mindset of a team.

Ceres-La Salle FC, which will represent the Philippines in the AFC President’s Cup Group B qualifier, will face champion club teams from the three countries at Panaad Park and Stadium May 6-10.

“Being a part of Ceres-La Salle is like being part of one big family as we look out for each other, we motivate each other, we improve together, we lost together and we win together,” he further said.

Jason said it is easy to feel at home in Bacolod. “It is truly the City of Smiles, everyone is warm and inviting.”*AVDC

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Ceres FC names pool of players for AFC President’s Cup qualifiers

Ceres – La Salle Football Club that is up against the toughest teams in the Group Stage, presented yesterday the 30-man pool of players from which the final lineup for the May 6 to 10 AFC President’s Cup Group B Qualifiers will be drawn.

In the list are Azkals’ Carlito De Murga, Patrick Reichelt, Jason Sabio, twins Marwin and Marvin Angeles, Angelo Marasigan, Juani Guirado, William Gueridonn, Eduard Sacapano, and Joshua Beloya.

Also listed were South Korean players Geun Hyeong Park, Sangmin Kim, Yong Chan Son, Jinho Kim, Kyumson Cho, and Hyeon Gwon, foreign footballers Kevin Capolei, Younesse Yaogo, Orman Okunaiya, Samson Olaniyi, and Thomas Booth.

But with the AFC rules of having only two foreign players in the lineup, Ceres FC head coach Ali Bernardo Go said they will be relying on the locals to carry the banner of the country in the qualifiers.

Up to the task are homegrown talents J Baguioro, Hanesin Prince Antony, Lemuel Unabia, Arnie Pasinabo, Jayson Panhay, Jason Cordova, Jalsor Soriano, Michael Casas, and Camelo Tacusalme.

More than the once in a lifetime experience of playing in the AFC President’s Cup qualifiers and representing the country, coach Go said Ceres FC will be out earn the respect of the international football clubs.

The mission will not be easy as the team needs to get past North Korea on May 6, a team that had an impressive showing at the FIFA World Cup and for the President’s Cup qualifiers will be bringing at least six players with World Cup experience.

Their second assignment will be against Chinese Taipei on May 8, an equally formidable squad that placed third in the 2010 edition of the President’s Cup. Ceres FC will wrap up their campaign on May 10 against defending champion Turkmenistan.

Despite the daunting task, Go said they are optimistic and his players are ready to give their best as in every football game, they have the 50-50 chance of winning.

“As long as we have the mindset of winning, we have a good fighting chance. Even the best team in football can lose,” Go said.

Meanwhile, Ceres FC administrator and President’s Cup local organizing committee chairman Nicolas Golez called on the Negrense community to come out and support the home team on May 6 to 10.

Golez said renovations are being done at the 16-year-old Panaad Stadium and they have installed at least 200 VIP seats as part of the AFC requirements for hosting the international match.

He said the provincial government of Negros Occidental and the city governor of Bacolod are extending their full support to the organizing committee to make the tournament a success.*NAB

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Ceres FC to battle North Korea in AFC President’s Cup opener

The Ceres – La Salle Football Club is out to make history on May 6 when it goes up against the Rimyongsu squad from North Korea for their first assignment in Group B of the AFC President’s Cup qualifier at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Brgy. Mansilingan, Bacolod City.

Local Organizing Committee chairman, Nicolas Golez, said all the matches from May 6 to 10 are open to the public for free, and encouraged all football clubs in the country to come out and support the home team.

The game against N. Korea will start at 5 p.m., while the Philippines vs. Chinese Taipei match-up is on May 8 at 7:30 p.m. Ceres will face top seed Turkmenistan on May 10 at 5 p.m.

“We need your all- out support for this event since our national pride is at stake,” Golez said in a letter sent to the presidents of football clubs and teams in the country.

The free admission in the open bleachers and some parts of the stadium will give the public the opportunity to show their support to the home team.

All supporters of Ceres – La Salle FC are encouraged to make noise by bringing along drums, trumpets and show patriotism by waving the national flag and improvised streamers.

Meanwhile, the team is scheduled to hold a press conference today to name the members of the 25-man lineup who will carry the colors of the country in the tournament.

Head coach Ali Go, had said earlier that all the three teams in their group are very strong and while he is picking Korea as the strongest of the lot, Turmenistan is seeded No. 1, and Taipei had been a semifinalist in the AFC President’s Cup 2006 and 2010 edition.

“The homecrowd on our will be a big factor. All the teams are very strong but we will prepare and give our 200% so we can show good football to the people of Negros,” Go said.

Simultaneous with the matches at the Panaad will be the battle among other teams in Group A and Group C.

Sri Lanka will play host to Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Bhutan in Group A, while Mongolia was tapped to host Group C games and will play against Nepal and Cambodia.

Winners in the group stage and the best runner-up team will vie for the championship in the final stage scheduled in September this year.*NAB

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AFC President's Cup in Bacolod

Panaad Stadium gets facelift for AFC event

THREE weeks before the AFC President’s Cup officially kicks off in Bacolod City, the Negros Occidental-owned Panaad Park and Stadium is undergoing renovation and facelift to meet the requirements set by the Asean Football Confederation (AFC).

Nicolas Golez, chairman of Local Organizing Committee (LOC), said he has given the contractor 10 to 15 days to finish the needed repairs, rehabilitation and construction of required facilities under the AFC guidelines before the May 6 to 10 event.

“We have to work on the construction of two more dressing rooms with showers at the Panaad Stadium because we only have two. AFC requires at least four,” Golez said.

“We are also watering our pitch for the grass to grow and make it green in time for the President’s Cup. We are also maintaining our practice venues at the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos and the Ceres-La Salle FC Mandalagan field,” he added.

As to the billeting of AFC officials and teams, Golez said everything is doing well. “We have five hotels primarily assigned for this event, namely: L’ Fisher Hotel Bacolod, Planta Centro Bacolod Hotel & Residences, Luxur Place, Sugarland Hotel, and O Hotel.

Ceres – La Salle FC, which will represent the country, is in Group B along with some of the strongest teams in the tournament namely: FC HTTU of Turkmenistan, Tatung Company of Chinese Taipei and Rimyongsu Club of the People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea). (HGD)

Published in the Sun.Star Bacolod newspaper on April 15, 2014.

Ceres-USLS lands tough President’s Cup bracket

By Cedelf P. Tupas
Philippine Daily Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines — National champion Ceres-La Salle has home-field advantage in  the AFC President’s Cup, but will have its hands full against what is considered the strongest bracket of the tournament scheduled May 6 to 10 at Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City.

Standing in the way of the Bacolod side in Group B are North Korea’s Rimyongsu, Turkmenistan’s HTTU Ashgabat and Chinese Taipei’s Tatung.

Although  a first timer in the tournament, the  North Korean side  boasts at least six national team players, while the Turkmen are also expected to field a formidable squad that could be composed of AFC Challenge Cup-bound players.

Only two teams will advance to the final round and Ceres needs to beat at least two of the powerhouse sides to stand a chance of progressing in the tournament for clubs in emerging football nations in the continent.

Global represented the country last year but it failed to get past the group stage in Cebu.

“It’s a tough group and we’re hoping that the crowd will help the team pull off upsets,” said Ceres coach Ali Go, whose side currently leads the second division of the United Football League.

“This is a great chance to make the country proud and we will make sure we have a strong and competitive team for the tournament,” said Ceres owner Leorey Yanson.

Ceres, which earned the right to represent the country after winning the Smart Club Championship last year, has strengthened its lineup by signing national players Carli de Murga, Patrick Reichelt and Jason Sabio.

Go said the club has also reached out to Juani Guirado in the hope of getting his services for the tournament.

The two other groups in the President’s Cup will be playing in Sri Lanka and Mongolia, respectively.

AFC President’s Cup 2014: Group Stage draw

AFC President’s Cup 2014: Group Stage draw

Group A – to be played in Sri Lanka
A1. Sri Lanka Air Force SC (SRI)
A2. KRL (PAK)
A3. Sheikh Russel Krira Chakara Ltd. (BAN)
A4. Ugyen Academy (BHU)

Group B – to be played in the Philippines
B1. Ceres – La Salle (PHI)
B2. FC HTTU (TKM)
B3. Tatung (TPE)
B4. Rimyongsu (PRK)

Group C – to be played in Mongolia
C1. Erchim (MNG)
C2. Manang Marshyangdi (NPL)
C3. Svayrieng (CAM)

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Ceres-La Salle FC hosts AFC President’s Cup

By Jerome S. Galunan Jr.

The Bacolod-based Ceres-La Salle FC, champion of the 2013 PFF-Smart Club National Championship, will play as one of the hosts in the upcoming AFC President’s Cup 2014 Group Stage this May 1-11.
This was confirmed through a communication furnished by Negros Occidental Football Association general-secretary Paulline Javelona.
In the said communication, among other clubs hosting the Group Stage are the Erchim FC of Mongolia and the Sri Lanka Air Force SC of Sri Lanka.
Official draw for this tournament will be held on March 28 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Eleven (11) clubs will participate in the AFC President’s Cup 2014 Group Stage. They will be divided into two groups of four clubs each and one group of three clubs.
These clubs are the Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra Limited (Bangladesh), Ugyen Academy FC (Bhutan), Svayrieng FC (Cambodia), Tatung Company (Chinese Taipei), Rimyongsu Club (DPR Korea), Manang Marshyangdi Club (Nepal), KRL Football Club (Pakistan), FC HTTU (Turkmenistan), and hosts Erchim FC (Mongolia), Sri Lanka Air Force SC (Sri Lanka) and Ceres-La Salle FC, representing the Philippines.

MODE OF COMPETITION
The 11 clubs shall be divided into two groups of four clubs each and one group of three clubs. Each group shall play a one-round league, where each club in the group shall play one match against every other club.
The top two clubs in each group will qualify to the “final stage” and will be grouped in two with three clubs each playing in one centralized venue on September 22-28, 2014.
The winner of each group will advance to play the final./

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Bacolod to host AFC President's Cup ?

Bacolod seems to be hosting one of the groups in AFC President's Cup group stage.

PFF National Champions Ceres FC from Bacolod will be representing Philippines.

The group stage matches are scheduled to start on May 1