Negros booters humble Iloilo 9-0 in PFF Suzuki finals

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.

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."

Bacolod vs Iloilo in Suzuki U-23 finals could get rough

MANILA, Philippines – Local football fans expect a Crispa-vs-Toyota-like rivalry when Bacolod battles football neighbor Iloilo for the Philippine Football Association (PFF) Suzuki Under-23 National Cup title.
“Mainit,” said Iloilo head coach Marjo Allado about his team’s rivalry with Bacolod.
“It can get rough at meron din trash talking. Bragging rights talaga [ang pinaglalabanan naming] pagdating sa football,” he added.

Negros to PFF: Act on complaint vs Iloilo

by Carla N. Canet

THE Ceres-Negros team and Iloilo Football Association are set for their final battle in the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) Suzuki U23 National Cup on May 19 and 22.

But serious concerns are still up and undecided.

This refers to the standing petition filed by the National Capital Region Football Association (NCRFA) against Iloilo for fielding two unregistered players in the tournament.

In his letter to PFF Secretary General Ramon Manuel, NCRFA president Atty. Rolando Tunay cited that the two Iloilo players, namely Mark Anthony Ferrer and Peter Sobredo, should not

PFF Suzuki Under-23 National Cup Finals

The countdown to the PFF Suzuki Under-23 National Cup Final, at the CPU Football Field on May 19 and Panaad Stadium on May 22, moves closer as the two teams prepare for a huge derby in the Visayas Region.
It is very impossible to pick the winner from the U23 finals between Iloilo and Negros Occidental (Bacolod).
The two sides have met in the Visayas regional qualifying round and it was a close match with a single goal from Jay Baguioro dividing the team.
Iloilo and Negros Occidental are a cut above the rest and both are on a higher level. It will be a great final to watch since these two teams know each other well.
We will see who wins on the football pitch since there is no favourites.
SUGOD

Iloilo U23 played 8 matches to reach Finals

Iloilo Under-23 head coach Marjo Allado brought success to his side by helping them reach the finals of the PFF Suzuki U23 National Cup. The squad from Iloilo performed impressively by recording four clean sheets throughout the tournament.


In the Visayas Regionals, the team defeated Cebu (2-0), Leyte (8-0), Negros Oriental (2-0) but succumbed to Bacolod (0-1). Romeo Martinez was a standout goalscoring performer with 3 goals followed by Fidel Kue and Francis Gustilo with 2 goals each. The other goalscorers are Jomar Lestingio, Glester Sobremisana, German Doronilla, John Paul Caro, and Michael Porras with a goal each.

Negros battles Davao in PFF Suzuki Cup semis

by Jerome S. Galunan Jr.

IT'S the Ceres-Negros Team’s turn.

The Negrense booters is looking for a finals berth as they battle the Davaeños today in the Philippine Football Federation Suzuki Under-23 National Cup semifinal match at the Central Philippine University pitch in Iloilo City.


This after the Iloilo FA already snatched a spot in the finals after nipping the National Capital Region (NCR)-Team B Sunday, 2-1 at the Barotac Nuevo football ground.
The Norman Fegidero Jr.–led Ceres-Negros booters, behind Joshua Beloya, Jovin Bedic and Aldrin Dolino, is expected to continue displaying their attacking prowess against Davao.

These players are among the top scorers in the tournament. Belayo has a total of 12 goals, while Bedic and Dolino have 5 and 4, respectively.

Meanwhile, Davao is expected to rely on its keeper Rufino Mantos, who directs their defense, and Enrique Romero-Salas who drives their engine.