Philippine Football
PFL Starts a New Professional Football Revolution in the Philippines
Chairman Abraham Kahlil B. Mitra signed the certificates for the first ever Philippine Football League last May 2, at the Games and Amusement Board office.
Present at the occasion is PFF President Mariano Araneta and some football players who received their professional licenses during the event.
The Philippine Football League or PFL will be the first ever professional National football league in the country, supplanting the United Football League, which was previously the de facto tier league.
The PFL will follow a home-and-away, double round-robin format. The top four teams will advance to the play-off round dubbed as the “Finals Series” to determine the champions of the league.
The PFL will only have one division to start with however the plan is to expand and have a second division. The UFL will serve as the second tier competition or youth league to the PFL.
The Philippine Football Federation has an agreement with the People’s Television Network to broadcast matches of the league which started April 2017.
Forming a professional football league has been long overdue as football players deserve a bigger stage to showcase their skills. Football communities and fans are certainly elated with this development as this could be a start of a new revolution in Philippine Football.
Photos of the event:
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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.
Photo and video courtesy of UFL Philippines, Czar Dancel, and Jojo Lirio Jr. / Smile-Eight Photography
UFL 2016 : JULY 16 MATCH RESULT
This Saturday, July 16 7:30 AM, Forza FC went against Agila MSA ending with Forza’s win on a final score of (Forza)4 – 1(Agila). Forza took the advantage with their scorers : the man of the match 33’84 #87 HAYATO AOKI, 73′ LOBE MBANG, and 85′ EVANGELISTA. Agila MSA tried to fight off Forza with their scorer 69′ GAYOSO.
On the same day, at 1:45PM, Laos FC went against JP Voltes ending with voltes taking the win on a score of (Laos)0 – 4(JP Voltes). JP Voltes dominated the match with their scorers : the man of the match 39’46’ TAKASHI ODAWARA, 44′ ANGELES, and 65′ UESATO.
Finally at 4:00 PM, Loyola Meralco Sparks had a match against Kaya FC ending in a tight match with a final score of (Loyola)0 – 1(Kaya) in Kaya’s favor. Kaya FC was able to win with an early score by 8′ LOPEZ-MENDY with the help of the man of the match #4 MASANARI OMURA.
Photo and video courtesy of UFL Philippines, Czeasar 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.
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 12 MATCH RESULT
This Tuesday, July 12 1:45 PM, Agila MSA is supposed to go against Kaya FC, unfortunately the game was declared with a default in favor of Kaya FC.
On the other hand, at 4:00 PM, Forza FC went against Stallion FC resulting to a score of (Forza)1 – 4(Stallion) in favor of Stallions. Forza FC tried to fend off the Stallions but it was not enough with their only scorer 41′(PK) AOKI. Stallion FC won the game with their scorers : 22′ LINATOC, 48′ DOCTORA, 62′ ARBOLEDA, 70′ BELOYA.
Photo and video courtesy of UFL Philippines, Rio Deluvio and Jojo Lirio Jr. / Smile-Eight Photography
UFL 2016 : HIGHLIGHTS – JULY 10
UFL 2016 : JULY 10 MATCH RESULT
This Sunday, July 10 7:30 AM, Laos FC had a match against Nomads FC resulting to a score of (Laos)8 – 3(Nomads) in favor of Laos FC. Laos made a gap in score against the Nomads with their scorers : the man of the match 4’17’25’49’89’ #20 PATRICK FRANKSSON, 30’39’ ALTICHE and 51′ BASTASA. Nomads tried to catch up but failed having only one scorer, 43’76’77 APPIAH.
On the same day, at 1:45 PM, Loyola Meralco Sparks went against JP Voltes ending up with a score of (Loyola)1 – 2(JP Voltes) in favor of Loyola FC. It was a close fight and both teams efforts showed off as the match ended in a close score. Loyola FC only scored with 48′(PK) P. YOUNGHUSBAND while JP Voltes was able to score with the man of the match 12′ TAKUMI UESATO, and 40′ CELIZ.
Finally, at 4:00 PM, Ceres-Lasalle went against Kaya FC resulting to a score of (Ceres)5 – 0(Kaya) in favor of Ceres-Lasalle. Ceres was able to dominate Kaya FC with their scorers : 10′(PK)37′ GALLARDO, 51′ REICHELT, 57′ OTT, 83′ MARANON. The man of the match is Ceres-Lasalle’s #26 KIM SANG MIN.
Photo courtesy of : UFL Philippines and Jaelle Nevin Sarinas Reyes
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.
Photo and video courtesy of : UFL Philippines, Rio Deluvio and Jojo Lirio Jr. / Smile-Eight Photography
UFL 2016 : Laos FC VS Nomads FC
Upcoming match for United Football League 2016: Laos FC versus Nomads FC, this Sunday, July 10, 7:30 AM at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
Laos sitting at the 11th spot in the UFL League with a league score of 1W – 0D – 8L will have a match against the 8th placer Nomads FC with a league score of 2W – 0D – 6L. The underdogs fight it out to return from their recent losses.
On the same day, at 1:45 PM, Loyola Meralco Sparks currently occupying the 1st spot with a league score of 8W – 0D – 1L with have a match against JP Voltes occupying the 4th spot with a league score of 6W – 1D – 2L.
Also, at 4:00 PM, Ceres-Lasalle occupying the 3rd spot with a league score of 7W – 0D – 1L will go against Kaya FC occupying the 5th spot with a league score of 5W – 0D – 3L.
UFL 2016 : JULY 7 MATCH RESULT
This Thursday, July 7 – 1:45 PM, Psargad FC went against Loyola FC and ended with a score of (Pasargad)0 – 9(Loyola) in favor of Loyola FC. Pasargad’s efforts were not enough to overcome Loyola FC who is able to score 9 goals with their scorers : 5′ DIZON, 20′ DE JONG, the man of the match 25’64’77′(PK) #10 PHIL YOUNGHUSBAND, 40’47’ J. YOUNGHUSBAND, 75′ VALMAYOR, and 88′ CASTIELLA.
On the afternoon, at 4:00 PM, Laos FC went against Ceres-Lasalle resulting with a score of (Laos)0 – 11(Ceres) in favor of Ceres-Lasalle. Ceres FC overpowered Laos FC with their scorers : 11′ LEE, 25′ REICHELT, the man of the match 41′(PK)51′(PK)60’63’71’83’ #9 ADRIAN GALLARDO, 73′ DE MURGA, 81′ OKUNAIYA, and 90′ SCHROCK.
Photo and video courtesy of : UFL Philippines, Jaelle Nevin Sarinas Reyes 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.
Photo and video courtesy of : UFL Philippines, Rio Deluvio, and Jojo Lirio Jr. / Smile-Eight Photography
UFL 2016 : JULY 3 MATCH RESULTS
This Sunday, on July 3 1:45 PM, Loyola Meralco Sparks went against Nomads FC and ended up with a score of (Loyola)9 – 2(Nomads) resulting to Loyola FC’s win. Loyola Meralco Sparks dominated the nomads scoring 9 goals with their scorers 4′(O.G.) by NNABUIFE, the man of the match 9’14’66’ #19 CURT DIZON, 26’60’75’ CASTIELLA, 88′ GADIA and 89′ P. YOUNGHUSBAND. Opposing Loyola was Nomads FC but wasn’t able to get enough goals with their only scorers 57′ APPIAH and 75′ NNABUIFE.
On the Afternoon, 4:00 PM, Stallion FC went against Pasargad FC resulting to a score of (Stallion)2 – 0(Pasargad) making Stallion the winner. Pasargad FC wasn’t able to score a goal and hinder Stallion FC from winning. Stallion FC however, fought and scored with 68′ POLLI, and the man of the match 71′ #16 SIMONE ROTA.
Photo and video courtesy of : UFL Philippines and Jojo Lirio Jr. / Smile-Eight Photography
UFL 2016 : JULY 2 MATCH RESULTS
On 1:45 PM, Laos FC had a match against Forza FC that ended with the score of (Laos)0 – 3(Forza) resulting in Forza’s win. It was obvious on who had the match when Laos FC cannot score a goal on their end while Forza dominated with their scorers 38′ NDOE MEKONG, the man of the match 84′ #88 HAYATO AOKI, and 88′ BURDA.
After that, on 4:00 PM, Kaya FC went against JP Voltes resulting on a score of (Kaya)1 – 3(JP Voltes) with JP Voltes taking another win. Kaya FC tried to oppose JP Voltes but it was not enough and was only able to score with 5′(PK) PORTERIA. JP Voltes truly showed their efforts by scoring 3 goals in almost 5 minutes with their scorers, the man of the match 81′ 86′ #9 TAKUMI UESATO and 85′ ODAWARA.
Photo and video courtesy of : UFL Philippines, Mark Mate & Jojo Lirio Jr. / Smile-Eight Photography
UFL 2016 : Loyola Meralco Sparks VS Nomads FC
Upcoming match for United Football League 2016: Loyola Meralco Sparks versus Nomads FC, this Sunday, July 3, 1:45 PM at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
Loyola FC sitting at the third spot in the UFL league with a league score of 6W – 0D – 1L will have a match with the 8th placer Nomads FC with a league score of 2W – 0D – 5L. The situation is looking dire for Nomads FC with their League score and them accumulating losses on their recent games, Loyola FC however, is fighting to rise up from its position and overcome the top placers Ceres FC and Global FC.
On the same day, Stalllion FC occupying the 7th place with a league score of 3W – 1D – 3L is going against Pasargad FC occupying the last place with a league score of 0W – 1D – 6L. Stallion FC have been trying so hard and winning letely on its matches while Pasargad FC has been brought down multiple times.
2016 Youth PH – League Honors
Golden Ball – Kevin Hadap (#57 Kaya FC)
MIXED U-11 (born 2005 or later)
Golden Ball – Takuma Joye (#18 Pasargad FC)
Golden Ball – Dov Anthony Cariño (#23 Laos FC)
BOYS U-15 (born 2001 or later)
Golden Ball – Mark Russell Co (#1 Loyola FC)
BOYS U-17 (born 1999 or later)
Golden Ball – Lorenzo Genco (#77 Kaya FC)
GIRLS U-17 (born 1999 or later)
Golden Ball – Annika Velez (#7 Nomads FC)
Courtesy of : UFLyouthleague & Mia Montayre/Pinay Futbol
UFL 2016 : JP VOLTES takes the WIN
It was a wet and fierce battle for JP Voltes and Green Archers United. Their match on July 29 resulted in a great clash on the rain resulting to a (JP Voltes)3 – 1(Green Archers UTD). JP Voltes fought off Green Archers UTD with their scorers 33′(PK) ODAWARA, the man of the match 70′ #9 TAKUMI UESATO, and 77′ ANGELES. The Green Archers efforts were not enough to fend off JP Voltes and was only able to score with 2′(PK) EBANDA.
Photo and video courtesy of : UFL Philippines, Czar Dancel and Jojo Lirio Jr. / Smile-Eight Photography
UFL 2016 : JP VOLTES VS GREEN ARCHERS UTD
Upcoming match for United Football League 2016: JP Voltes versus Green Archers UTD, this SundayWednesday, June 29, 1:45 PM at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
JP Voltes with a League score of 4W – 1D – 2L is going against Green Archers UTD with a League score of 4W – 1D – 2L. This would be an even match considering their respective League Scores and them both winning their previous matches.
UFL 2016 : July 26 Match Results
Nomads FC and Green Archers UTD had a close fight on July 26 resulting on a score of (Nomads) 3 – 4 (Green Archers). Nomads FC fought hard with their scorers 19′ BINAS, 54′ HWANG, and 58′ (PK) APPIAH but it was not quite enough. Green Archers UTD’s efforts didn’t go to waste for they won the clash with their scorers 12′ MACAPAL, 64′ DOUSTDARSEFIDMAZGI, 85′(PK)EBANDA, and the man of the match 76′ #7 ALVIN SARMIENTO.
At the same day, JP Voltes and Agila MSA had a match and ended with JP Voltes overpowering Agila MSA with a score of (JP Voltes)5 – 0(Agila MSA). JP Voltes overwhelmed their opponent with their scorers 9’73’ ODAWARA, 14’29’ UESATO, and the man of the match 87′ #7 YU HOSHIDE.
Lastly, Laos FC and Loyola FC’s game ended with Laos being dominated by Loyola with the score of (Laos FC)2 – 13(Loyola FC). Laos FC’s scorers 22′ GAMBANA, and 58′ HAJIMAHDI did not match Loyola FC’s will to smash any obstacle on the way. Loyola FC scorers are 1’56’ DIZON, the man of the match 15’24′(PK)38’63’84’ #10 PHIL YOUNGHUSBAND, 17’50’ J.YOUNGHUSBAND, 34′(OG) BASTASA, 41’49’CASTIELLA, and 74′ BELGIRA.