by Cedelf P. Tupas
BACOLOD, Negros Occidental, Philippines—There was no doubting Ceres-Negros Occidental’s dominance this time.
The Negrenses humbled rival Iloilo, 9-0, Sunday night, to complete a remarkable 12-1 aggregate victory in the final of the PFF Suzuki Under-23 National Cup before a raucous crowd at the Panaad Stadium.
Gino Palomo delivered a hat-trick, Joshua Beloya punctuated his tournament-long brilliance with two goals and an assist and Aldrin Dolino justified his Most Valuable Player award with another influential display as Negros took the fight of their region rivals early on to coast to the convincing win.
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Favorites Bacolod, Iloilo dispute Suzuki U23 title
After a month of intense football action, the PFF Suzuki Under-23 National Cup is down to two teams – Bacolod and Iloilo.
To the country at large, it might seem a battle between two nearby cities. In truth, think Ateneo-La Salle or Crispa-Toyota. That's how intense it can really get even if some of the protagonists on the sidelines tried to downplay it by using "safe" words.
"Mainit," described Iloilo head coach Marjo Allado with a sly smile. "It can get rough at meron din trash talking. Bragging rights talaga yan pagdating sa football."
To the country at large, it might seem a battle between two nearby cities. In truth, think Ateneo-La Salle or Crispa-Toyota. That's how intense it can really get even if some of the protagonists on the sidelines tried to downplay it by using "safe" words.
"Mainit," described Iloilo head coach Marjo Allado with a sly smile. "It can get rough at meron din trash talking. Bragging rights talaga yan pagdating sa football."
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Negros, Masbate win PFF Suzuki Cup opener
IT WAS a great start for home-squad Ceres-Negros Selection after beating the National Capital Region, 2-1, in the Group A quarterfinals of the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Suzuki Under-23 National Cup at the Panaad Park and Stadium football pitch in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City on Friday.
The Negros Selection stunned NCR Team B with its opening goal in the early 6th minute of the game from striker Fil-American Joshua Beloya off a cross from Michael Pacete on the left wing.
Not even the presence of Philippine Football Team Azkals mainstays Yannick Tuason and David Basa shook the Negrenses’ composure. The locals took control of the first half and aggressively attacked NCR inside the box. They also executed good passes and tight defense.
Negros made another goal opportunity in the 32nd minute as Jovin Bedic skillfully received the shot from the corner, then eluded NCR’s goalkeeper Patrick Deyto and scored Ceres-Negros’ second goal.
“It was not an easy victory for us, as the NCR squad was equally tough and they have a very good goalkeeper. Although we only had several days of practice, the players were able to play together as a team,” Negros Selection coach Norman Fegidero Jr. said.
Even as he lauded his players for coming out strong in the first half and scoring two goals, Fegidero said he was not satisfied with the team’s performance in the second half which allowed NCR to score in the 74th minute, courtesy of Raymark Fernandez.
“There were some lapses on the defense and we yielded several opportunities to NCR,” Fegidero said.
NCR Coach Hans Smit expressed disappointment over his team’s failure to convert several chances to score in the second half.
Unlike the other quarterfinalists who competed in the regional qualifying round, members of the NCR team were selected based on their performance in club and collegiate competitions in Manila.
Fegidero said playing in the regionals proved to be an advantage, as the players are now familiar with each other and are more prepared for the quarterfinals.
Meanwhile, in the opening game, Luzon top team Masbate FA prevailed over Mindanao’s No. 2 team, Dipolog, 1-0 to register a win in the quarterfinals.
Masbate’s David Fornea scored the game’s only goal in the 5th minute.
Dipolog coach Reginald Jukes conceded that they lost to a better team, adding that the PFF-Suzuki Cup tournament is a good exposure for his players.
It is the first time, he said, for his team to play in a higher level of tournament and he is looking forward to the match-up against NCR and the Negros Selection. (CGC)
Published in the Sun.Star Bacolod newspaper on May 07, 2011.
The Negros Selection stunned NCR Team B with its opening goal in the early 6th minute of the game from striker Fil-American Joshua Beloya off a cross from Michael Pacete on the left wing.
Not even the presence of Philippine Football Team Azkals mainstays Yannick Tuason and David Basa shook the Negrenses’ composure. The locals took control of the first half and aggressively attacked NCR inside the box. They also executed good passes and tight defense.
Negros made another goal opportunity in the 32nd minute as Jovin Bedic skillfully received the shot from the corner, then eluded NCR’s goalkeeper Patrick Deyto and scored Ceres-Negros’ second goal.
“It was not an easy victory for us, as the NCR squad was equally tough and they have a very good goalkeeper. Although we only had several days of practice, the players were able to play together as a team,” Negros Selection coach Norman Fegidero Jr. said.
Even as he lauded his players for coming out strong in the first half and scoring two goals, Fegidero said he was not satisfied with the team’s performance in the second half which allowed NCR to score in the 74th minute, courtesy of Raymark Fernandez.
“There were some lapses on the defense and we yielded several opportunities to NCR,” Fegidero said.
NCR Coach Hans Smit expressed disappointment over his team’s failure to convert several chances to score in the second half.
Unlike the other quarterfinalists who competed in the regional qualifying round, members of the NCR team were selected based on their performance in club and collegiate competitions in Manila.
Fegidero said playing in the regionals proved to be an advantage, as the players are now familiar with each other and are more prepared for the quarterfinals.
Meanwhile, in the opening game, Luzon top team Masbate FA prevailed over Mindanao’s No. 2 team, Dipolog, 1-0 to register a win in the quarterfinals.
Masbate’s David Fornea scored the game’s only goal in the 5th minute.
Dipolog coach Reginald Jukes conceded that they lost to a better team, adding that the PFF-Suzuki Cup tournament is a good exposure for his players.
It is the first time, he said, for his team to play in a higher level of tournament and he is looking forward to the match-up against NCR and the Negros Selection. (CGC)
Published in the Sun.Star Bacolod newspaper on May 07, 2011.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Results: Panaad 'U23 Final Round
PFF-Suzuki U23 Men's National Chammpionship - Final Round
Group A - Panaad Stadium, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
06 May - Masbate 1 - 0 Zamboanga del Norte-Dipolog (3PM)
NCR 0 - 2 Negros Occidental (5PM)
08 May - Masbate vs. NCR (3PM)
Zamboanga del Norte-Dipolog vs. Negros Occidental (5PM)
10 May - Zamboanga del Norte-Dipolog vs. NCR (3PM)
Masbate vs. Negros Occidental (5PM)
Group B - UPLB, Los Banos, Laguna
06 May - Iloilo 7 - 0 NCR (8AM)
Laguna 2 - 2 Davao (3PM)
Panaad U23 sched this week end 'Final Round
PFF MEN'S NATIONAL U23 CHAMPIONSHIP
Final Round - Group A Eliminations
Panaad Park & Stadium, Bacolod City
May 6-10, 2011
Match Fixtures
A. MASBATE FA
B. DIPOLOG FA
C. NCRFA 2
D. NOFA
May 6, 2011, Friday
Match 1
3:00pm
MASBATE FA vs DIPOLOG FA
Match 2
5:00pm
NCRFA 2 vs NOFA
May 8, 2011, Sunday
Match 3
3:00pm
MASBATE FA vs NCRFA 2
Match 4
5:00pm
DIPOLOG FA vs NOFA
May 10, 2011, Tuesday
Match 5
3:00pm
DIPOLOG FA vs NCRFA 2
Match 6
5:00pm
MASBATE FA vs NOFA
Credits: Ilonggo United FC
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