POWERHOUSE clubs Dynamic Builders and Ceres Transport blanked their respective rivals Sunday to secure another trip to the finals of the 2nd Conference of the North Football League being played at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City.
This is the second time that both these clubs made it to the finals this year with the Builders winning over the Transport, 4-3, in a penalty shootout during the last conference.
En route the finals, reigning Most Valuable Player Jayson Panhay scored double to lead Dynamic in a 3-nil triumph over Silver Dragon.
After half-hour of scoreless scrimmage, Panhay found the back of the net in the 36th minute to post a 1-nil led at the break.
In the second half, both sides employed tight defense until Ryan Lirio in the 55th minute for a 2-nil advantage before Panhay sealed the game in the 64th minute.
On the other hand, Joshua Fegidero and Janrick Soriano powered Ceres with two goals each on the 5-nil win over Trimai-Agro FC.
The match was tight in the first half with Fegidero scoring the lone goal in the early 27th minute.
However, Ceres surged in the second half Soriano nailing a goal in the 47th minute as Fegidero added another in the 56th minute.
With 3-nil lead and time winding down, Trimaxi’s defense finally collapsed as Soriano and Julius Navales scoring in the 83rd and 87th minutes to book the win.
Meanwhile, Trimaxi and Silver Dragons, likewise, got another face-off in the Battle for Third with the latter squad surviving a shootout, 7-6. (HGD)
Sun Star
13 August 2013
No let up for Azkals
By Cedelf Tupas
PLAYING a lead role in the continued rise of the national football team in the world rankings, Azkals manager Dan Palami stressed that there should be no letup for the squad and the program it has undertaken.
The Azkals ruled the four-nation Philippine Peace Cup last year for their first trophy in close to a century and, although they reached their all-time high ranking of No. 141 this month, they remain hungry for a major title, particularly the AFF Suzuki Cup and the AFC Challenge Cup.
A day after the International Football Federation released the latest rankings that saw the Azkals climb three spots, Palami could not help but look back at the time when he took the team under his wing four years ago when the Azkals were hovering near the 170th position.
Back then, support was hard to come by and the Azkals competed internationally with little fanfare—a far cry from the attention they have been getting now.
“It’s been a very rewarding journey,” said Palami, who is also involved with the Philippine Football Federation in his capacity as chair of the national team committee as well as the Philippine Homeless World Cup.
The Azkals won’t see action in a major tournament until the 2013 AFC Challenge Cup in the Maldives. A series of overseas training camps and top matches, including a Nov. 9 duel with United Arab Emirates, have been slated this year and early next year to whip the Azkals into fighting shape for the Challenge Cup.
The Challenge Cup champion will gain a berth in the AFC Asian Cup in 2015—one of Palami’s most cherished goals for the team.
“The rankings show we’re taking steps in the right direction,” he said. “But we always want to achieve more.
“We’re hoping that the success continues but of course, there is much work and resources to be put in the program.”
Palami is also involved in the preparation of the team for the Southeast Asian Games, helping out manager Rhayan Cruz, and giving several Under-23 Azkals like Mark Hartmann, Patrick Deyto, Amani Aguinaldo and Paolo Bugas spots in the lineup for the coming friendly with Indonesia on Wednesday.
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PLAYING a lead role in the continued rise of the national football team in the world rankings, Azkals manager Dan Palami stressed that there should be no letup for the squad and the program it has undertaken.
The Azkals ruled the four-nation Philippine Peace Cup last year for their first trophy in close to a century and, although they reached their all-time high ranking of No. 141 this month, they remain hungry for a major title, particularly the AFF Suzuki Cup and the AFC Challenge Cup.
A day after the International Football Federation released the latest rankings that saw the Azkals climb three spots, Palami could not help but look back at the time when he took the team under his wing four years ago when the Azkals were hovering near the 170th position.
Back then, support was hard to come by and the Azkals competed internationally with little fanfare—a far cry from the attention they have been getting now.
“It’s been a very rewarding journey,” said Palami, who is also involved with the Philippine Football Federation in his capacity as chair of the national team committee as well as the Philippine Homeless World Cup.
The Azkals won’t see action in a major tournament until the 2013 AFC Challenge Cup in the Maldives. A series of overseas training camps and top matches, including a Nov. 9 duel with United Arab Emirates, have been slated this year and early next year to whip the Azkals into fighting shape for the Challenge Cup.
The Challenge Cup champion will gain a berth in the AFC Asian Cup in 2015—one of Palami’s most cherished goals for the team.
“The rankings show we’re taking steps in the right direction,” he said. “But we always want to achieve more.
“We’re hoping that the success continues but of course, there is much work and resources to be put in the program.”
Palami is also involved in the preparation of the team for the Southeast Asian Games, helping out manager Rhayan Cruz, and giving several Under-23 Azkals like Mark Hartmann, Patrick Deyto, Amani Aguinaldo and Paolo Bugas spots in the lineup for the coming friendly with Indonesia on Wednesday.
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08 August 2013
Philippines 4-1 Philippines U19
Azkals playing a friendly on Friday 9 against Philippines U19 NT
Emperador Stadium 8 AM
UPDATE :
Azkals 4-1 PH U19 Mark Hartmann 3 goals, OJ Porteria 1 goal for Azkals
Diamante scored for U19 NT
Emperador Stadium 8 AM
UPDATE :
Azkals 4-1 PH U19 Mark Hartmann 3 goals, OJ Porteria 1 goal for Azkals
Diamante scored for U19 NT
Azkals squad against Indonesia
1.Eduard Sacapano
2.Patrick Phillip Deyto
3.Carlos Alberto Martinez De Murga
4.Robert James Gier
5.Amani Manuel Aguinaldo
6.Jeffrey Christiaens
7.Christopher Robert Greatwich
8.Mark Andrew Hartmann
9.Marwin Janver Angeles
10.James Joseph Younghusband
11.Philip James Younghusband
12.Jose Elmer Porteria
13.Angel Guirado
14.Paul Mulders
15.Emelio Caligdong
16.Raymark Kenneth Fernandez
17.Paolo Bugas
18.Misagh Bahadoran
19.Jerry Barbaso
20.Joshua Beloya
21.Patrick Reichelt
www.azkalsfootballteam.com/news.php?id=389
2.Patrick Phillip Deyto
3.Carlos Alberto Martinez De Murga
4.Robert James Gier
5.Amani Manuel Aguinaldo
6.Jeffrey Christiaens
7.Christopher Robert Greatwich
8.Mark Andrew Hartmann
9.Marwin Janver Angeles
10.James Joseph Younghusband
11.Philip James Younghusband
12.Jose Elmer Porteria
13.Angel Guirado
14.Paul Mulders
15.Emelio Caligdong
16.Raymark Kenneth Fernandez
17.Paolo Bugas
18.Misagh Bahadoran
19.Jerry Barbaso
20.Joshua Beloya
21.Patrick Reichelt
www.azkalsfootballteam.com/news.php?id=389
Philippine Azkals reach new high in Fifa ranking
By Karlo Sacamos
THE Philippine men’s football team reached a milestone on Thursday when it notched its highest-ever world ranking.
The Azkals moved three places up to 141st on the Fifa table from a ranking of 144 last month. The previous high was 143rd in November.
They hardly saw action last month, but the Azkals moved up after several countries dropped particularly St. Lucia, which slipped to 142nd; Belize, which fell 13 spots down to 143rd; and Syria, which dipped four places to 147th.
Thailand remained the top team in Southeast Asia at 137th, while Singapore rounded out the Top 3 in the region at 155th.
The Azkals' next fixture is on Wednesday when they face Indonesia in an international friendly where several Under-23 standouts vying for the Southeast Asian Games roster have been called up.
spin.ph
THE Philippine men’s football team reached a milestone on Thursday when it notched its highest-ever world ranking.
The Azkals moved three places up to 141st on the Fifa table from a ranking of 144 last month. The previous high was 143rd in November.
They hardly saw action last month, but the Azkals moved up after several countries dropped particularly St. Lucia, which slipped to 142nd; Belize, which fell 13 spots down to 143rd; and Syria, which dipped four places to 147th.
Thailand remained the top team in Southeast Asia at 137th, while Singapore rounded out the Top 3 in the region at 155th.
The Azkals' next fixture is on Wednesday when they face Indonesia in an international friendly where several Under-23 standouts vying for the Southeast Asian Games roster have been called up.
spin.ph
Renewed optimism for football teams after talk with SEAG Task Force
By Karlo Sacamos
THE Philippine Football Federation has expressed optimism that the Under-23 men’s and women’s football teams will finally be included in the country’s delegation to the upcoming Southeast Asian Games following its meeting with the SEA Games task force on Wednesday.
PFF president Mariano “Nonong” Araneta and general secretary Edwin Gastanes came out with a “light heart” after presenting their arguments before the task force led by Philippine Olympic Committee chairman Tom Carrasco and the delegation’s chief of mission Jeff Tamayo.
“I think as a whole, the meeting went well. They asked some questions and we were able to answer them,” Gastanes told Spin.ph in a phone conversation. “We will await the decision, but if only for the fact that we were given the opportunity to present our arguments before them is a good sign for us.”
Gastanes expects the task force to come up with a recommendation to the POC in one week, although he said the prospects look dim for the futsal teams as they were not part of the “entry by number” submitted by the task force to the organizing committee in Myanmar for the 27th edition of the regional biennial meet.
The deadline of submission of “entry by names” is September 6, according to Gastanes.
Gastanes emphasized that the teams were formed earlier than usual. Unlike two years ago when the teams were formed only three months before the tournament, the teams were formed eight months before this year, giving the coaching staff sufficient time to prepare.
Also asked about recent track record of the teams, the PFF gave the task force their roster and playing history, noting that “many members of the A-team that became champion in last year’s Peace Cup, 10 of them, are still in the U-23.”
Gastanes said dragonboat was the next national sports association that presented its cause to the task force in one of the meeting rooms of the Philippine Sports Commission at the Rizal Memorial Complex.
spin.ph
THE Philippine Football Federation has expressed optimism that the Under-23 men’s and women’s football teams will finally be included in the country’s delegation to the upcoming Southeast Asian Games following its meeting with the SEA Games task force on Wednesday.
PFF president Mariano “Nonong” Araneta and general secretary Edwin Gastanes came out with a “light heart” after presenting their arguments before the task force led by Philippine Olympic Committee chairman Tom Carrasco and the delegation’s chief of mission Jeff Tamayo.
“I think as a whole, the meeting went well. They asked some questions and we were able to answer them,” Gastanes told Spin.ph in a phone conversation. “We will await the decision, but if only for the fact that we were given the opportunity to present our arguments before them is a good sign for us.”
Gastanes expects the task force to come up with a recommendation to the POC in one week, although he said the prospects look dim for the futsal teams as they were not part of the “entry by number” submitted by the task force to the organizing committee in Myanmar for the 27th edition of the regional biennial meet.
The deadline of submission of “entry by names” is September 6, according to Gastanes.
Gastanes emphasized that the teams were formed earlier than usual. Unlike two years ago when the teams were formed only three months before the tournament, the teams were formed eight months before this year, giving the coaching staff sufficient time to prepare.
Also asked about recent track record of the teams, the PFF gave the task force their roster and playing history, noting that “many members of the A-team that became champion in last year’s Peace Cup, 10 of them, are still in the U-23.”
Gastanes said dragonboat was the next national sports association that presented its cause to the task force in one of the meeting rooms of the Philippine Sports Commission at the Rizal Memorial Complex.
spin.ph
Queen City eyes return to UFL
Saturday, August 3, 2013
DESPITE being out of the United Football League (UFL) for months now, Cebu Queen City United (CQCU) strengthens their roster for a possible stint in the proposed UFL Cup October.
“We will return possibly in the UFL Cup in October. But that (tournament) is still subject to approval (by the UFL),” CQCU head coach Mario Ceniza said. “But as of this stage, nothing is concrete. We are also preparing for the Aboitiz Cup.”
CQCU is currently a work in progress because the team still lacks players to different positions.
“We are not yet a solid team because we still lack players. We had players that played that were under tryout,” said Ceniza. “We are happy because there are high-quality Manila teams that come here to Cebu for tune-ups.”
CQCU settled for a 1-1 draw with Division Two squad Manila All-Japan (MAJ) FC in a friendly match yesterday at the Cebu City Sports Complex football pitch. CQCU scored the opening goal in the first half before conceding an equalizer in the second half.
CQCU currently has 18 regular players. Ceniza wants to reinforce the team especially in the goalkeeper and midfield positions.
CQCU didn’t participate in the Division Two of the UFL after the Cebu-based squad’s request for home games was turned down by the league.
Ceniza said that choosing new players to add to the team’s roster is a complicated process that needs time.
“It’s a long process to bring in players. We need more games and we don’t give assurance and give answers. If you want to stick with the team, just come to practices and from there, if the team needs you, then we will bring you in,” he said.
CQCU finished third in Division 2 behind champion Pachanga and Diliman FC before sitting out Division Two last season.
Sun Star Cebu
DESPITE being out of the United Football League (UFL) for months now, Cebu Queen City United (CQCU) strengthens their roster for a possible stint in the proposed UFL Cup October.
“We will return possibly in the UFL Cup in October. But that (tournament) is still subject to approval (by the UFL),” CQCU head coach Mario Ceniza said. “But as of this stage, nothing is concrete. We are also preparing for the Aboitiz Cup.”
CQCU is currently a work in progress because the team still lacks players to different positions.
“We are not yet a solid team because we still lack players. We had players that played that were under tryout,” said Ceniza. “We are happy because there are high-quality Manila teams that come here to Cebu for tune-ups.”
CQCU settled for a 1-1 draw with Division Two squad Manila All-Japan (MAJ) FC in a friendly match yesterday at the Cebu City Sports Complex football pitch. CQCU scored the opening goal in the first half before conceding an equalizer in the second half.
CQCU currently has 18 regular players. Ceniza wants to reinforce the team especially in the goalkeeper and midfield positions.
CQCU didn’t participate in the Division Two of the UFL after the Cebu-based squad’s request for home games was turned down by the league.
Ceniza said that choosing new players to add to the team’s roster is a complicated process that needs time.
“It’s a long process to bring in players. We need more games and we don’t give assurance and give answers. If you want to stick with the team, just come to practices and from there, if the team needs you, then we will bring you in,” he said.
CQCU finished third in Division 2 behind champion Pachanga and Diliman FC before sitting out Division Two last season.
Sun Star Cebu
02 August 2013
Azkals test new talents in Indonesia friendly
The Philippines, hoping to build a stronger core of talents, gets a chance to test new players when it visits Indonesia for an international friendly on Aug. 14 at Manahan Stadium in Solo, Central Java.
National team manager Dan Palami hinted at calling up the standouts of the PH Under-23 side to suit up for the Azkals, whose next major tournament won’t come until March next year in the AFC Challenge Cup in the Maldives.
Among those in the short list of candidates are goalkeeper Patrick Deyto and midfielders Paolo Bugas and Mark Hartmann, who hasn’t played for the national team since September 2011 in the Long Teng Cup.
Deyto, a former La Salle player, is considered one of the best homegrown goalkeepers, while Bugas and Hartmann were impressive for the Under-23 side in its clash with the United Football League All-Stars last month.
“We want to test some new players, who could also help us in the future,” said Palami. “The friendly is a good chance to develop talents.”
The Under-23 players are preparing for the Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar, although the Philippine Olympic Committee and the Philippine Sports Commission have yet to approve their stint in the biennial games.
Palami said only a couple of Europe-based Azkals—Angel Guirado and defender Rob Gier, who skippered the squad in the 1-0 triumph over Hong Kong last June—will be called up.
It will be the fourth meeting between the Philippines and Indonesia since 2010, when the Azkals made the Suzuki Cup semifinals only to bow to the Mera Putih, 0-2, on aggregate.
The Azkals and Mera Putih battled to a tense 2-2 draw in Manila in June 2012 that saw three players get red cards.
Chieffy Caligdong and Phil and James Younghusband will still lead the Azkals, who have steadily improved their Fifa ranking in the past two years.
The Azkals are now perched at No. 144, the second-ranked team in the region behind Thailand.
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