Finn McDaniel opened his Copa Paulino Alcantara account with a hat-trick performance as Stallion Laguna ran past ten-man Philippine Army FC, 6-1, in Sunday’s Copa Paulino Alcantara at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. The Stallion forward, who also wore the captain’s armband for the first time, netted in the fifth, 56th, and 90th minutes to complete his hat-trick as the Laguna…
The much anticipated return of the Philippines Football League clubs saw Kaya FC-Iloilo hammer old rivals Loyola FC, 7-0, in Saturday’s Copa Paulino Alcantara triple header at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. In a rematch six years in the making, it was Kaya that found themselves on top, and preparing for the continental competition while Loyola mark their return with…
Last season’s runners up Dynamic Herb Cebu FC announced on Wednesday 09 August 2023 that Joshua Schirmer has been appointed as head coach for the upcoming season. Schrimer replaces Mehmet Kakil, who steered the club to a second place finish in their first season in the Philippines Football League. The American coach had stints in Europe for Sparta Prague and…
Kaya FC-Iloilo appointed Irish coach Colum Curtis as its new head coach for the upcoming Copa Paulino Alcantara and AFC Champions League campaign. Curtis, the 33-year-old tactician, will lead the team along with Yu Hoshide as the 2023 PFL champions aims to bolster their squad ahead of the two key competitions. “It’s fantastic to be here and think that we’re…
Far Eastern University quickly found a goal inside the opening minutes of its match against Club de Futbol Manila in the Copa Paulino Alcantara 2023, but conceded a stoppage time equalizer to go home with a 1-1 draw. Jose Alon of CF Manila produced a powerful header at the 90+5’ mark to stun FEU, who played the entire second half…
The clash between the Pilipinas Dragons FC and University of the Philippines in the Copa Paulino Alcantara 2023 appeared to finish with a 1-1 draw, however, Marc Tobias found a winner at the first minute of stoppage time to lift his team to a valuable victory. Tobias, UP’s team captain, ran down the middle of the penalty box and volleyed…
Group B continues to take shape in the Copa Paulino Alcantara 2023 as the University of the Philippines escaped Pilipinas Dragons, 2-1, in Wednesday’s midweek fixture last 09 August 2023 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Jan Caraig gave Pilipinas Dragons the lead in the 26th minute. Teddy Travis sent a through ball to the path of Caraig, who forced the…
Davao Aguilas-UMak FC collected their third straight win in Group C after defeating Philippine Army FC in a rain-drenched tie last Saturday 29 July 2023 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Serge Kaole, who earned Man of the Match plaudits, scored a brace in the 18th and 29th minutes to put Davao 2-0 up in the first 30 minutes of the…
Club de Futbol Manila had to withstand a late Garelli United fight back to win, 3-2, in Sunday’s Copa Paulino Alcantara last 23 July 2023 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Mohammad Almohjili opened his account in the 11th minute, but Garelli answered back three minutes later from Michael Bedia’s effort. Lance Locsin (35’) and Mahmoud Ali (42’) added two more…
The returning Loyola FC banked on a strong second half fight back to draw Far Eastern University, 2-2, in the Copa Paulino Alcantara 2023 last Saturday 22 July 2023 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. FEU took a 2-0 lead in the first half from an Ezekiel Ae own goal in the 28th minute and a 45th minute strike from Martini…