FC Meralco Manila: Eliminated In The PFL Finals Series

The Sparks Lost To The Sugbu Warriors

Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila – The top seed, FC Meralco Manila, lost to the Global Cebu F.C. (fourth seed) with an aggregate score of 3-2. A heartbreak loss for the Sparks as they fall short from the Sugbu Warriors in the semi-finals of the inaugural season of the Philippines Football League. 

During the first leg of the semi-finals last December 2, 2017, Global Cebu F.C. won the game with a 2-1 lead. On the second leg (December 9, 2017), the Sparks led 1-0 during the halftime with an excellent goal from Curt Dizon in the 2nd minute of the game. 

Global fought back hard in the second half and Rufino Sanchez scores a stunning goal in the 85th minute. The game ended 1-1 but with an aggregate score of 3-2. The Sugbu Warriors booked the first ticket to the PFL Championship.

In the other match of the PFL semi-finals which also happened last December 9, 2017, the Ceres-Negros F.C. defeated the Kaya F.C. Makati at the home court of the Ceres at Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City. The Busmen book the second ticket to the PFL Championship shortly after denying the The Mighty Kaya to their appearance in the first PFL Championship. The roaring fans of the Busmen helped their team in performing better against their opponents.

The Global Cebu F.C. advances to the first-ever Philippines Football League Championship and will face the Ceres-Negros F.C. These two giant teams of Philippine football will clash on December 16, 2017 at Panaad Stadium. The Visayan Clasico is the most awaited game in the PFL by the football fans in the Philippines. Also, the battle for third place between F.C. Meralco Manila and Kaya F.C. Makati will also be held on December 16, 2017, but at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.

UFL ALL-STAR WEEKEND

‪#‎UFLAllStars‬ Its here! It’s the UFL All-Star Weekend this Saturday, July 23, at the Rizal Memorial Stadium! 

Admission is FREE! Gates and Ticket booths open at 12:00 PM!

Get your tickets at the ticket booths near PNB for the Grandstand side and near the swimming pool for the Bleacher side.

1:00 PM: UFL Philippines vs UFL Rest of the World 

3:30 PM: UFL All-Stars vs Perth Glory

Also, here is the line-up for each team!

Photo courtesy of United Football League Philippines

GLOBAL VS PERTH GLORY : MATCH RESULT

Yesterday, July 20 , Perth Glory met with Global FC’s Leigh Manson and Matthew Hartmann and UFL All-Stars’ Simon McMenemy and Jason de Jong in the press conference.

Something to look out for : Saturday, July 23, 2016 3:30 PM: UFL All-Stars vs Perth Glory

The result for yesterday’s match was almost uneventful as both teams tried to fend off each other ending in a friendly match without goal scores.

There is also currently no media coverage from the match yesterday but it is still something to look out for, whats more, Perth Glory still have a match this Saturday July 23, against the UFL All-Stars.

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Photo courtesy of United Football League Philippines

UFL STANDINGS & GLOBAL VS PERTH GLORY

(Artwork by Paul Castillo)

Here is the ‪#‎UFL2016‬ League Standings at the end of the first round courtesy of UFL Philippines.

Global FC stays on top with 31 points, with Ceres-Lasalle in second place with 28 pointsand JP Voltes on the third place with 25 points.

On another note, A-League side Perth Glory will face 2016 UFL Cup winners and League leaders Global FC in an International Club Friendly, tomorrow, 3:30 PM at the Rizal Memorial Stadium ; Admission Free!

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Courtesy of United Football League of the Philippines

UFL 2016 : JULY 17 MATCH RESULT

This Sunday, July 17 7:30 AM, Pasargad FC went against Nomads FC ending with a final score of (Pasargad)0 – 4(Nomdas) in favor of Nomads. Nomads took the lead with their scorers : the man of the match 42’44’ #10 STEPHEN APPIAH, 72′ NEBREJA, and 78′ GONZALES.

On the same day, at 1:45PM , Stallion FC went against Green Archers UTD ending with a final score of (Stallion)1 – 1(Green Archers) resulting a draw. Stallion FC was able to match the Green Archers with their scorer 49′ Flores, While the Green Archers even up the match with their scorer and man of the match 66′ #15 JESUS MELLIZA.

Finally, at 4:00PM, Ceres-Lasalle went against Global FC ending with a final score of (Ceres)3 – 3(Global) resulting a draw. Ceres-Lasalle was able to fend off Global FC with their scorers 44’77’ GALLARDO and man of the match 78′ #7 BIENVENIDO MARANON, While the Global FC maintained the match with their scorers 13′ PETROVIC, 25′ BAHADORAN, and 59′ MINEGISHI. The match still didn’t change the top spots as the draw made Globals FC’s record stay flawlessly undefeated and Ceres-Lasalle marks its first draw.

The game highlights are as shown below

Pasargad FC VS Nomads FC

Stallion FC VS Green Archers UTD

Ceres-Lasalle VS Global FC

Photo and video courtesy of UFL Philippines, Czar Dancel, and Jojo Lirio Jr. / Smile-Eight Photography

UFL 2016 : Pasargad FC VS Nomads FC ; Ceres-Lasalle VS Global FC

Upcoming match for United Football League 2016: Pasargad FC versus Nomads FC, Today, July 17, 7:30 AM at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. This day’s matches is an interesting one as the match-ups are equal and containst  the league teams from top to bottom.

Pasargad FC sitting at the last spot in the UFL League with a league score of 0W – 1D – 9L is going against Nomads FC sitting at the 10th spot with a league score of 2W – 0D – 8L. Both Underdogs fight it out to rise up from their current places.

Also at 1:45 PM, Stallions FC sitting at the 5th spot with a league score of 6W – 1D – 3L is going against Green Archers UTD sitting at the 7th spot with a league score of 4W – 1D – 5L.

Finally at 4:00 PM, Ceres-Lasalle occupying the 2nd spot with a league score of 9W – 0D – 1L will have a match against Global FC occupying the top spot with a league score of 10W – 0D – 0L, to find out who will truly take over the 1st spot.

UFL 2016 : JULY 14 MATCH RESULT

This Thursday, July 14 1:45 PM, Nomads FC went against Global FC and it ended with Global dominating the whole game with a final score of (Nomads)0 – 12(Global). Global owned the game with their scorers : 7’66’ MINEGISHI, the man of the match 15’32’59’64’75’ #9 MISAGH BAHADORAN, 41′ BUGAS, 44′ PETROVIC, 52’83’ VILLANUEVA and 88′ KOUASSI.

On the same day, at 4:00 PM, Ceres-Lasalle had a match against Green Archers UTD ending with a score of (Ceres)7 – 1(Green Archers) in favor of Ceres. Ceres-Lasalle was able to defeat Green Archers with their scorers : 28’78’ LEE, 40’45+1′ GALLARDO, the man of the match 75’82’ #28 JEFFREY CHRISTIAENS and 81′ BURKEY. Green Archers was only able to struggle with their only scorer 90+4′ LAYUMAS.

The game highlights are as shown below

Nomads FC VS Global FC

Ceres-Lasalle VS Green Archers UTD

Photo and video courtesy of UFL Philippines, Jaelle Nevin Sarinas Reyes and Jojo Lirio Jr. / Smile-Eight Photography

UFL 2016 : Nomads FC VS Global FC

Upcoming match for United Football League 2016: Nomads FC versus Global FC, Today, July 14, 1:45 PM at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.

Nomads sitting at the 9th spot in the UFL League with a league score of 2W – 0D – 7L is going against Global FC sitting at the top spot with a league socre of 9W – 0D – 0L. Top dog versus the Underdog battle it out and see who’s the winner.

ALso, at 4:00 PM Ceres-Lasalle occupying the 2nd spot with a league score of 8W – 0D – 1L will have a match against Green Archers UTD occupying the 7th spot with a league score of 4W – 1D – 4L.

UFL 2016 : JULY 9 MATCH RESULT

This Saturday, July 9 7:30 AM, Stallion FC had a match against Agila MSA and ended with a score of (Stallion)5 – 1(Agila) in favor of Stallion FC. Stallions FC overpowered Agila MSA with their scorers : 11’38 DOCTORA, 34’40’ ALQUIROS and 75′(PK) ROTA. Agila tried to fend off Stallions but was only able to score with their scorer 80′ JANG. The man of the match is Stallion FC’s #10 CARLO POLLI.

On the same day, at 1:45 PM, Forza FC went against Pasargad FC resulting to a score of (Forza)2 – 0(Pasargad). Another underdog match as both teams recent games are accumulating losses. Forza FC won with their scorers : 24′ PARK and 87′ AOKI. The man of the match is Forza FC’s #6 YOSHIHARU KOIZUMI.

Lastly, at 4:00 PM, Global FC went against Green Archers UTD resulting to a score of (Global)4 – 0(Green Archers) in favor of Global FC. Global FC dominated Green Archers UTD with their scorers : the man of the match 9′ #12 AMANI AGUINALDO, 12′ BAHADORAN, 59′ KAOLE and 87′ ORTIZ.

The game highlights are as shown in the video below.

Stallion FC VS Agila MSA

Forza FC VS Pasargad FC

Global FC VS Green Archers UTD

Photo and video courtesy of : UFL Philippines, Rio Deluvio and Jojo Lirio Jr. / Smile-Eight Photography

UFL 2016 : JULY 5 MATCH RESULT

This Tuesday, on July 5 4:00 PM, Global FC clashed with Agila MSA resulting in Global’s domination with a score of (Global)8 – 0(Agila). Global FC prevailed in their match against Agila MSA and barraged the team with a series of goals without giving them time to recover. The game ended with Global FC scorers : the man of the match 10’44’88′(PK)90′ #30 JUAN CARLSON ORTIZ, 15′ PETTYS, 46′ NAZARI, 60′(PK) PETROVIC and 83′ MINEGISHI. This match makes Global yet again, take the top spot with an impressive League score of 8W – 0D -0L.

The game highlights are as shown in the video below.

Global FC VS Agila MSA

Photo and video courtesy of : UFL Philippines, Rio Deluvio, and Jojo Lirio Jr. / Smile-Eight Photography

UFL 2016 : July 25 Match Results

Here are the results for the matches on July 25 featuring each game’s highlights video.

In the morning match, Kaya FC dominated the match against Pasargad FC with a score of 6 – 0. With the scorers 19′ M.TANTON , 44′ FELONGCO, 48’56’77’ LOPEZ-MENDY, and 63′ UGARTE, Kaya FC maintained the control in the field leaving no chances for Pasargad to score. Although they weren’t able to score, the man of the match is Pasargad FC’s #1 ALBERT LLEVARES.

For the afternoon matches, Global FC was able to fend off Forza FC making a score of 2 – 0. Global FC’s 6’74’ NAZARI was the only one to make a goal but the man of the match goes to Forza FC’s #1 ABU IBRAHIM.

Lastly, Ceres FC was able to overcome the Stallion FC and won the match with a score of 4 – 1. Ceres – Lasalle won with their scorers 45′ REICHELT, and the man of the match 28’46’85’ #11 STEPHAN SCHROCK. Stallion fought hard but was only able to score one goal with 62′ NANA.

Kaya FC VS Pasargad FC

Global FC VS Forza FC

Ceres – Lasalle FC VS Stallion FC

Photo and video credits to : UFL Philippines, Jojo Lirio Jr. / Smile-Eight Photography & Jaelle Nevin Sarinas Reyes

Double Domination by Green Archers UTD & Global FC

The Green Archers UTD and Global FC dominates the matches on June 22 at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex. Green Archers UTD fought against Agila MSA and dominated with the score of 5 – 0. Agila MSA fought hard but wasn’t able to score a single goal and instead got swept by Green Archers scorers, 16′ MACAPAL, 45+1′ SALAHIT, 74′ ARIOLA, 77′ CALIGDONG, 88′ SARMIENTO with the man of the match #6 RONNIE AGUISANDA.

Global FC also dominated on its match against Pasargad FC leading to a score of 3 – 0.

Games highlights are found on the videos below :

Green Archers UTD VS Agila MSA

Global FC VS Pasargad FC

Photo and video courtesy of : UFL Philippines & Jojo Lirio, Jr. / Smile 8 Photography

GlobalFC VS PasargadFC & June 19 Match Highlights

Upcoming match for United Football League 2016: Global FC versus Pasargad FC, this Wednesday, June 22, 1:45 PM at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.

Global FC with a League score of 5 Win – 0 Daw – 0 Loss is going against Pasargad FC with a League score of 0 Win – 1 Draw – 4 Loss. Will Global continue being an unstoppable force , or will Pasargad FC redeem themselves on this match?

2016 UFL League Highlights on June 19

PasargadFC VS LaosFC

Match result : 1 – 6

NomadsFC VS StallionsFC

Match result: 2 – 4

GreenArchersUTD VS KayaFC

Match result: 1 – 5

Video courtesy of : UFL Philippines & Jojo Lirio, Jr. / Smile 8 Photography

GLOBAL FC VS KAYA FC: SCORE RECAP

Global continues its winning streak against Kaya, for 3-0, and maintains the top spot last Sunday in United Football League at Rizal Memorial Stadium

Ivorian midfielder Serge Kaole and Japanese winger Hikaru Minegishi were on target before an own goal from Kaya defender Masa Omura sealed the victory for coach Leigh Manson’s side, which extended its lead at the top to five points.

The game marks Kaya’s second loss of the season after the fall from Stallion on May 15.

Will Global continue to overcome the obstacles ahead of them or will Kaya recover and rise up to the challenge?

Photo credits to UFL Philippines
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GLOBAL FC CLAIMS THIRD UFL CHAMPIONSHIP

Photo Courtesy: Mark Marte/Smile 8

GLOBAL FC made an outstanding comeback last Saturday night as it won 3-1 against Ceres-La Salle Football Club and claimed the 2016 United Football League (UFL) Championship.

Midfielder Misagh Bahadoran scored 2 goals for the team on the 21st and 56th minute, while Matthew Hartmann scored one other goal on the 24th minute.  Ceres FC scored 1 goal.  Bahadoran was also named Man of the Match. 

GLOBAL FC which was founded in year 2000 and was described in AFC Quarterly’s July 2015 issue as “One of the leading sides in the Philippines and pioneers in football’s fast-growing development in the archipelago”,  can now add in its long list of achievements 3 UFL League Championships for 2012, 2014 and now, 2016. 

It was also the first Filipino Club to qualify for both the AFC President’s Cup in 2012 and the AFC Cup in 2015.  And of late, because of the recent UFL 2016 Championship, the team also now has an automatic slot for the upcoming AFC Cup for 2017.

Coach Leigh Manson in an interview said, “the moment is a little bit of a buzz because winning the UFL Cup is great, but to know as well that we are going back to the AFC Cup is really, really exciting.  That’s what we are really excited about, to know that we are going back to the AFC Cup, where the club belongs.”