BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — Joshua Belayo continued his remarkable run of shotmaking, drilling in five this time as host Bacolod City crushed Dipolog 8-1 to clinch a berth in the semis of the PFF Suzuki U-23 National Cup here.
The Fil-Am, who was born in Olongapo but who grew up in the United States and Sweden, now has 12 goals in five matches.
However, Belayo was inserted in the starting unit by coach Norman Fegidero Jr. only in the team’s last two games.
“He has a great feel for the game and is very dangerous in the and around the box. I think however that his mental toughness is his biggest asset,” said Fegidero.
The home team isn’t all about Belayo though.
It has striker Jovin Bedic, who has five goals in five matches and midfielder Aldrin Dolino who owns four goals.
The trio of Bedic, Belayo, and Dolino have formed such as fearsome strike team that Bacolod has employed at times an unorthodox 2-5-3 attack formation to accommodate their capabilities.
“Now that we’ve qualified,” stated Fegidero. “Our next goal is to top our group. And I will encourage my players to score more goals.”
National football team assistant coach Edwin Cabalida was at the Panaad Stadium to scout players who could try out for the Under-23 team that will compete in the Southeast Asian Games this November in Indonesia.
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