AFF Women's Championship - Semifinal . Philippines vs Vietnam

Match Day !
AFF Women's Championship Semifinal
Philippines vs Vietnam Start 4 pm (PH)
Livestream :

https://mycujoo.tv/video/fa-thailand?id=72848

Optimism high for Malditas in semis clash vs Vietnam

By: Cedelf P. Tupas -

Vietnam, a team that has stamped its class on the Philippines over the past decade, stands in the way of the Malditas’ bid of reaching the finals of the AFF Women’s Championships on Sunday in Chonburi, Thailand.

But national women’s coach Let Dimzon insists confidence within the team is at an all-time high after the Filipinos advanced to the semifinals for the first time in tournament history following a 4-0 beating of Singapore last Friday.

Dimzon believes the squad can pull off an upset, even if the unbeaten Vietnamese have won six times over the Philippines in the past decade.

“If we control the direct play of Vietnam, we are in a good spot for the finals,” said Dimzon, who noted the improvement of her team which she started handling in the 2017 Southeast Asian Games in Malaysia.

Except for the 2-4 loss to Thailand, the Malditas have been terrific in the tournament, besting Malaysia, Timor Leste and Singapore by scoring 14 goals.

“I’m very happy and proud for the performance of the team from the first game down to the last game of the group stage,” said Dimzon. “Our players fought hard, they well manage the game and followed the plan, though there still more aspect to improve on. We need to strengthen both attacking and defending when we face Vietnam.”

Dimzon pointed to the players’ familiarity with her and the system she has put in as one of the keys to their success in the tournament.

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Singapore WNT 0-4 Philippines WNT

The Philippine Women’s National Team clinched a berth to the AFF Women’s Championship 2019 knockout stages following a comprehensive 4-0 win over Singapore in the final Group A match last Friday, 23 August 2019 at Institute of Physical Education in Chonburi, Thailand.

It is the first time that the Philippines has qualified in the knock-out stages of the competition. The team finished second in Group A behind Thailand with 9 points after four matches.

Forward Alisha del Campo led the team with a hat-trick performance. Quinley Quezada also netted her fourth goal of the tournament to draw level with fellow top scorer Camille Rodriguez.

Del Campo opened her account in the first minute of the match. A long ball from Sara Castañeda found the forward past the offside trap, and finished with ease.

Quezada added the second a mere five minutes after the opener. A half-clearance from Singapore allowed Hazel Lustan to send the ball in for the forward to finish.

The Philippines finished the first half with a three-goal lead. Del Campo headed in her second goal in the 45th minute after Dionesa Tolentin’s first time shot was denied by the goalkeeper.

Del Campo completed her hat-trick and the rout in the 50th minute. The forward punished the Singapore defense with a well-timed run to snatch the ball away and in to the back of the net.

“The Philippine Women’s National Team’s group stage performance has been an inspiring one,” said PFF general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes. “We congratulate the team for this achievement, but the job is not yet done. We wish the team all the best in the semi-finals.”

The Philippines, which is managed by Jefferson Cheng and supported by Philippine Sports Commission and MVP Sports Foundation, will face Group B winners Vietnam in the semi-final on Sunday, 25 August 2019.”

http://pff.org.ph/2019/08/24/singapore-wnt-0-4-philippines-wnt/

CERES-NEGROS CONTINUES UNBEATEN RUN AGAINST MENDIOLA

Ceres-Negros FC produced its 12th straight victory in the Philippines Football League after a 4-1 conquest of Mendiola FC last August 21 at the Aboitiz Pitch in Lipa Batanga

Braces from Mike Ott and Robert Lopez Mendy and a man of the match performance from Stephan Schrock was enough to keep the PFL newbies at bay.

Chances came early for both squads as Dylan De Bruycker’s attempt in the 2nd minute was palmed over while Ashley Flores’ strike was straight to Jun Badeloc.

It was only in the 17th minute when Ceres-Negros broke the ice after Mike Ott slammed in a rebound after an initial cross from Maranon was blocked.

Flores had the golden chance to equalize minutes later but Badelic gets the best of him on the one-on-one. Angeles tried to rebound but he shot wide of the open goal.

Schrock had a good chance just moments later but Dini Outaraa covered well. Lopez Mendy made it 2-0 five minutes later after he broke free in the wings and lifted the ball past the keeper and into the top corner.

Mendiola pushed the tempo near the hour mark but inaccurate shots and good defending from the busmen prevented the hosts from scoring. They finally broke into the score sheet after Angeles outran his marker and rifled home the goal.

Ceres-Negros had plenty of shots near the end of the half but simply couldn’t convert. Lopez Mendy had two shots in front of goal but he cant get the right touch while a Bienvenido Maranon shot was miraculously saved by the keeper including a follow up from De Murga.

Lopez Mendy made up for his previous misses and shot to the far post in the 41st minute to restore the two-goal advantage. Ceres-Negros finished the half with a 3-1 scoreline.

The Busmen continued their onslaught in the second half when Miguel Tanton set Mendy for a one-on-one but the keeper came out with a fine save.

Mendiola had a fine set piece for Ricky Sendra but his header was well wide. Schrock burst into the box and was clipped but referee Clifford Daypuyat waved it off.

Twin chances came for Mendiola as Flores freed himself for a left footed shot but the ball curled over the top corner. He sprinted past his marker a minute later but couldn’t finish to the far post.

Ceres-Negros delivered the final nail in the coffin in the 61st after a fine pass from De Bruycker was brilliantly finished by Ott to make it 4-1.

Mendiola had consecutive chances from Hamed Hadjemadi and Sendra but both were kept out by Badelic. Schrock initiated a brilliant breakaway in the 73rd and tried to chip the keeper but the ball just skipped past the second post.

Maranon teed up Lopez Mendy who faked a defender before the shot but the keeper was positioned well for the save. The Negros came up with multiple chances after but were all saved by Ouatarra.

Robert Corsame came up with a counter for Mendiola but his eventual shot was straight to Badelic. Ceres-Negros almost had a fifth two minutes from time when Lopez Mendy headed in a Schrock cross.

The ball seemed to have cross the line but the referees did not budge after Ouatarra manage to palm it back to the playing field.

Both teams would each get a long distance shot in the dying minutes but Ceres-Negros finished the match with a three goal cushion.

“It’s always hard to play Mendiola because they give everything against us,” said Coach Risto Vidakovic. “Everyone is improving, not like in the beginning, because every club now is not easy to beat especially on this pitch.”

The Ceres-Negros Coach thought the quality of the pitch was not favorable to his team’s style of play but still commended his players for the result. “The boys gave everything today and they deserved the win,” Vidakovic added.

The Busmen will play against Global Cebu in their 15th match of the season on August 28.

http://ceresfootball.com/ceres-negros-continues-unbeaten-run-mendiola/?fbclid=IwAR2M4aqkKO7RmFVHghwoNW77gZKnUz7IwxZ06wpFcMV_9V9Ik62J4fPIXuo

WOMEN: Thais fight back to beat Philippines

CHONBURI (21 August 2019) – In the top of the table clash, hosts Thailand came back twice to beat the Philippines 4-2 in an exhilarating encounter of Group A of the AFF Women’s Championship 2019 here at the Institute of Physical Education.

In the decisive game of the group to ultimately decide the group winner, Thailand’s victory on the day ensured that they are in the driver’s seat with the full nine points from three matches played, going into the final game of the group in two days.

“We were careless when we lost the ball and that led to us conceding the two goals. It was a very close game and it was not easy to create chances against a team at the same level as us,” said Thailand head coach Naruphon Kaenson after the game.

The Thais, featuring a handful of players that had played at the recent FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, were the first off the block as they pushed the Philippines on defensive mode.

But it was to be the Philippines who made the scoresheet first in the 11thminute when Quinley Quizada picked up the through ball from Sara Castaneda to slot the ball beyond the reach of Thai custodian Sutthiboon Salita.

The Thai girls did not have to wait too long for the equalizer when the unmarked Chalyarak Jaruwan scored from close as the Philippines defence failed to make the clearance.

The game went into higher gear as Thailand once again took control of the pace and rhythm of the game to press the Philippines back, well into the second half.

But after surviving the onslaught for long periods, a quick counter in the 66thminute saw the Philippines going in front instead when Quinley capitalized on a Thai defensive lapse to score.

The hardworking Nildhamrong Suchawadee was all over the place as she switches from one flank to another and in she provided the cross in the 74thminute for Thailand’s second goal for Thongsombut Rattikan to finish from close range.

The Philippines’ backline became under increasing pressure after that and just a minute later, Thailand went ahead for the first time in the game with Intamee Silawan making good on the cross from Thongsombut.

And right at the end, a failed clearance from the Philippines back four saw the waiting Boothduang Wilaipom to finish from close.

“I am really proud of the girls as we played hard today. It was a fantastic game against the hosts and the players should really be proud of what they have displayed,” said Philippines captain Patrice Impelido.

https://www.aseanfootball.org/v3/women-thais-fight-back-to-beat-philippines/

Kaya FC–Iloilo Focuses on Clinical Finishing Ahead of Global Cebu Test

Global Cebu vs. Kaya FC–Iloilo
Wednesday, August 21 | 4pm
Aboitiz Pitch, Lipa, Batangas

Fresh from a nailbiting victory in their last outing, Kaya FC–Iloilo are determined to be more ruthless in front of goal when they take on Global Cebu on Wednesday afternoon at the Aboitiz Pitch in Lipa, Batangas. Scheduled to kickoff at 4pm, the Philippines Football League match serves as the opener in a midweek double header. Both matches can be streamed live over PFLTV.ph

Iloilo needed a dramatic late winner from Jordan Mintah to down Green Archers United in their last outing. Kaya head coach Noel Marcaida is hoping such heroics won’t be necessary against Global.

“I’m expecting my players to take full responsibility in every chance we create in the final third,” he said. “I’m looking forward to an improved performance from the previous game. I hope to see us performing at our maximum level.”

The last time the two teams collided, Kaya walked away as narrow winners, with Alfred Osei bagging the solitary goal.

http://www.kayafc.com/news/kaya-fc-iloilo-focuses-on-clinical-finishing-ahead-of-global-cebu-test/

AFF Women - Philippines 2-4Thailand

AFF Women's Championship
Match Day !
Philippines vs Thailand
Match time 7 pm (PH)
Livestream :

https://mycujoo.tv/video/fa-thailand?id=72752

PFL Wednesday in Batangas

Double-header in Aboitiz Pitch tomorrow!

First game Global Cebu FC will host a tough KAYA Futbol Club side at 4:00 PM. Followed by Mendiola FC 1991 against undefeated Ceres-Negros FC at 7:00 PM!

Watch the matches live in Aboitiz Pitch or via our livestream platforms www.pfltv.ph and Facebook live (Philippines only).

Global Cebu 0-2 Kaya Fc Iloilo

Mendiola 1-4 Ceres-Negros