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UFL: Global FC grabs edge over Loyola, Kaya

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With the Loyola Meralco Sparks and Kaya FC playing out an enthralling 2-2 draw last Saturday, the door was left open for Global FC to reclaim the top spot in Division One when it faced Green Archers Globe a day after.

As the season nears its end, the importance of taking advantage of rivals’ misfortunes is higher than ever and the pressure showed in the opening period, with Dan Palami’s side failing to break the deadlock after 45 minutes. The second half was a different story though, as the Green Archers were reduced to 10-men after Reynald Villareal was sent off for a second yellow card. The extra man advantage clearly put the match in Global’s favor, and despite goalkeeper Patrick Deyto’s best efforts to keep the match scoreless, Misagh Bahadoran finally made the breakthrough on the 59th minute.

Although Global FC failed to add more goals, the slender win ensures a return to the pinnacle of the league standings, two points clear of nearest rivals Loyola and Kaya FC.

Nomads Auction Manila also enjoyed a successful day, as it came from behind to thump Philippine Army Fritz & Macziol, 4-1. Laurence Bedua opened the scoring early for the Armed Forces side, but after the break the game took on a completely different direction. Steve Borril leveled the game two minutes after the restart, with Chris Phillimore completing the comeback in the 65th minute. Promising youngster Jeremy Theuer came on and opened his UFL scoring account with two strikes late on, adding the gloss to what has been a very impressive spell for his club.

Nomads is unbeaten in its last three games, winning two (Philippine Navy Redjuice, Army), and drawing one ( Global FC ). The latest victory means the men in green have moved to fifth place, replacing Pasargad in the top half of the table.

The Iranian-heavy side had momentarily broken into the upper echelon of the Division One standings after shocking Stallion 1-0 on Saturday.

The title race is proving to be exciting as ever as the season goes down to the wire, and the week in store will have plenty of the fans licking their lips.

After conceding a heartbreaking equalizer at the death against Loyola, eyes will be transfixed once again on Kaya as it faces Global FC on Wednesday night, with a tricky match against Nomads looming on Saturday. With only four matches remaining, this week could very well decide whether Kaya FC will remain in the running for the most prestigious UFL title ever.

Source: interaksyon.com

UFL: Loyola Sparks, Kaya FC clash for No. 1 spot

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The Loyola Sparks and Kaya FC clash will be more than just a showcase of standouts from the national team pitted against each other.

When two of the biggest clubs in the United Football League take the pitch this Saturday, it could potentially determine which team walks away with the title of what has been an enthralling UFL season.

Tied on points at the top with Global, the Loyola Sparks and Kaya square off at 4 p.m. in the latest installment of their budding rivalry which started in the UFL Cup semifinals late last year. The match will be aired live on AKTV on IBC13.

Azkals stars Phil and James Younghusband, who are also the league’s leading scorers with a combined 27 goals, will be up against national teammates Jason Sabio and Lexton Moy in the showdown.

James, the Sparks captain, is relishing the experience of another Loyola-Kaya duel.

“I’m excited,” he said. “You could call this game the ‘El Clasico’ of the Philippines,” James added, drawing parallels to the rivalry between Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Anto Gonzales, a former Kaya player who now dons the Sparks colors, said there’s extra motivation facing his former team because of the title.

“I’m extra motivated knowing that a win would take us a step closer to the championship,” Gonzales said.

The Loyola Sparks are buoyed by a 2-0 conquest of Kaya in the first round, where both Phil and James scored in the first half to give Loyola Sparks the edge. Kaya has lost one game since then while winning seven, grinding out tough victory after another.

“I’m excited for one of the biggest shifts of table positions in the league,” said Sparks defender Patrick Ozaeta.

Like Global, both teams have identical 10-win, 1-draw and 2-loss records, setting up the clash nicely as a potential title-decider. Global has yet to play Loyola and Kaya in the second round.

The rivalry began in December when the two clubs battled in the UFL Cup semifinals with the Sparks coming from three goals down to win, 5-4, before a raucous crowd at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.

Kaya looked like it was on its way to the UFL Cup Finals after taking a 3-nil halftime lead. But the Loyola Sparks found their stride in the second half to score five goals in what has been considered as one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the league.

The loss stung Kaya with Moy saying that defeat in the semifinals are the ones that “you remember for the rest of your life.”

“It’s going to be a fantastic match,” said Davide Cortina, the Loyola midfielder.

“Matches against Kaya are always difficult, both sides are not afraid to play physical, but both possess extremely talented technical players who are capable of really mixing it up. We have to be confident and make no mistakes so Kaya will have to be at their best to try to stop us,” Cortina added.

Source: interaksyon.com

 

UFL: Global FC, Loyola, Kaya dominate the field

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After the weekend’s games it’s looking quite certain that this season’s champion will be one of three teams: Global FC, Loyola Meralco Sparks or Kaya FC. These clubs have displayed that they are a cut above the rest, which the league table proves, and last weekend’s results reinforced even further.

On Saturday, despite once again failing to really hit top gear, Kaya managed to come from behind and push past Philippine Air Force Phoenix, 3-1. Although it hasn’t been vintage form for Kaya in the last couple of games, the players’ ability to do enough to get maximum points will be a huge positive for them as the season gets into the business end of things.

Last week, some might’ve felt I was too quick to write off Air Force’s chances of defending their title, but having conceded sloppy goals from set pieces once again, the Airmen are just not the same dominant side they once were.

Loyola was forced to work hard against Green Archers United in the match after, but a late Phil Younghusband goal won the game, 3-2, ensuring the club went top of the table temporarily. On a side note, to everyone who watched that match, how good is United’s Tating Pasilan? The guy’s got some serious quality to add to the turbo jets he has for feet! Quite a shame that he didn’t get the service and support he certainly deserved.

On Sunday, Pasargad took a huge step in moving away from the foot of the table as its clashed with fellow struggler Nomads Auction Manila. As expected it was a tight affair, but Majid Mahdavi settled the game on the 85th minute, scoring the solitary goal which lifted Pasargad to level on points with Green Archers United. It was the perfect response after suffering a devastating loss to Loyola just a week before.

While the top of the table is starting to separate themselves from the pack, the lower half is looking awfully tight, with only five points separating sixth place and rock bottom.

Joining the unenvied bunch is Philippine Army Fritz & Macziol, who after losing to Global 3-0, has now lost four of its last five games, with its last victory coming all the way back in late February. The Armed Forces side found it difficult to cope with high-flying Global, and it didn’t help that it was an uphill climb virtually from the get-go. Alex Obiang opened the scoring in the eighth minute, with Mohammad Ghasemi and Carli De Murga scoring late in the second half to hand Global a comfortable win and a return to the top of the table.

Despite the departure of the Guirado brothers, the league leaders have coped very well, with De Murga being particularly effective. The Philippine international has scored four goals in the last three matches, including the all-important 95th minute winner against Philippine Navy Redjuice last week.

Speaking of the Navymen, they were in action on Monday night against Stallion Gilligan’s, and this time around it was much easier for the feint-hearted to watch. Stallion took the lead very early, with former national player Jovanie Simpron setting the tone, and early in the second half Reuben Doctora doubled the advantage to ensure the victory. After starting the season in scorching form, the triumph over Navy is surprisingly the first for Stallion since a 5-2 win over Green Archers in early February.

Another round of games have come and gone, and while most have their eyes etched at the top of the table, the battle to stave off relegation is really starting to heat up. If Navy can muster a win against Nomads on Saturday, the fight to stay in Division One will be just about as entertaining as the race to the title.

If you’re enjoying the league up to this point, well, expect the drama and tension to increase significantly in the next few weeks. Another round of games are on the horizon, and I’ll be back in seven days to breakdown the results and implications. I can’t wait.

Josue Jamlang covers football for InterAKTV and announces matches for AKTV on IBC. He served as an assistant technical director for the UFL during its maiden season. Follow him on Twitter for more football discussion.

Source: interaksyon.com

 

UFL: Loyola downs Green Archers in Saturday thriller; Kaya defeats Air Force

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Phil Younghusband scored the marginal goal to lead the Loyola Meralco Sparks past Green Archers United, while Kaya FC continued its fine form with a victory over defending champion Philippine Air Force Phoenix in United Football League action Saturday at University of Makati.

Younghusband, the league’s leading scorer, booted in a goal at the 81st minute to give the Sparks the 3-2 result over the Archers.

The Younghusband goal quashed a spirited rally by United, which came back from an early 2-0 deficit to tie the match.

Byeong Yeol Jeong opened the scoring for the Sparks after hooking up with James Younghusband at the 23rd minute. Loyola looked to put the game away early in the second half, with Mark Hartmann scoring after dazzling defenders with his dribbling skills at the 47th minute.

But the Green Archers’ reply was fast and furious, courtesy of the speedy Tating Pasilan, who broke through for his team’s first goal at the 49th minute. He once again broke down the Loyola defense to tie the game at the 65th minute, setting up Phil’s heroics.

In the first match, Kaya won its second straight game after the departure of former coach Juan Cutillas, defeating Air Force, 3-1, in a heated match.

Azkals Chieffy Caligdong opened the scoring for Air Force, scoring at the 10th minute. But Kaya grabbed the upper hand before the break as Eric Dagroh and Lexton Moy got on board at the 21st and 33rd minute, respectively.

Things got heated late in stoppage time, with Dagroh getting into a scuffle with Air Force defender Herbert Bayona. Dagroh was sent off after receiving his second yellow card, while Bayona was docked with a yellow.

But despite being a man down, Kaya had the last laugh, as Nicolas Balzico scored at the 94th minute to set the final score.

After the match, Kaya owner Santi Araneta took to Twitter to complain about the rough play. Araneta, who also serves as chairman of the UFL, wrote: “Bayona should be disciplined by the disciplinary committee for a closed fist punch on Dagroh! Very clear on TV & IN REPLAY!”

 

UFL Cup: Loyola guns for UFL lead vs Pasargad; Kaya battles Army

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The Loyola Meralco Sparks seeks the top spot as it tangles with struggling Pasargad in United Football League action this Saturday at the University of Makati field.

Held to a 3-3 draw by a spirited Air Force Phoenix side in their last outing, the Sparks hope to do better against a team that has won only one game so far this season.

Kickoff is at 2 p.m. with the Loyola Sparks missing skipper James Younghusband, who will serve a one-match ban for his dismissal in the match against Air Force.

Still, the Loyola Sparks boast of ample firepower with two of the league’s leading scorers in their side in Phil Younghusband and Mark Hartmann, who combined for the three goals against Air Force.

Phil is the league’s leading scorer with 12 goals. He has scored in all but two of the Sparks’ eight matches.

Kaya, meanwhile, starts life without long-time coach Juan Cutillas against Philippine Army Fritz and Macziol in the 4 p.m. clash.

Cutillas, who steered the side to a fourth-place finish in the Cup, resigned from his post just two days after Kaya absorbed a heavy 1-5 loss to Global.

Despite the loss, Kaya actually remained at third spot with 18 points and a game in hand.

Management appointed former player Kale Alvarez to coach the side for the meantime with injured skipper Aly Borromeo assisting him.

Army, running sixth with nine points, will be looking to get back at Kaya, which dealt the Armed Forces team a 2-0 defeat in the first round.

A win by the Sparks, who have 19 points, in their final match of the first round will allow them to leapfrog past Global on top.

One of three newly-promoted teams from the second division, Pasargad has found life tough at the top-flight.

With just five points to show from eight games, Pasargad is barely ahead of bottom team Navy, which has four points.

The team briefly showed some signs of life in its first game after the transfer window, stunning Army, 3-2. But the squad came crashing back to earth as it lost to Navy, 2-1.

Pasargad is coming off a 2-0 defeat to Air Force Wednesday night in a match wherein it squandered golden chances, particularly in the second half.

The Pasargad-Loyola match will be aired live by AKTV on IBC-13 at 2 p.m. while the Kaya-Army tussle will be shown at 9:30 p.m. primetime.

Source: Interaksyon.com

UFL Cup: Kaya FC coach sacked after big loss

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In search of a “fresh attitude” among its players, Kaya FC replaced coach Juan Cutillas effective Monday night, a reliable source within the team told News5 on Tuesday.

According to the source who requested anonimity, Cutillas was replaced because he has generated “negative attitude” from the team’s players.

A Spanish national, Cutillas was a former coach of the Philippine national men’s football team.

Kaya FC is making the change just days after the team was demolished by rival Global FC, 5-1, in United Football League action last Saturday.

After the match, Kaya FC owner Santi Araneta took his frustrations to Twitter, saying the team “played like crap.”

Erstwhile assistant coach Kale Alvarez is taking over as interim coach, said the source, while the club is searching for the best candidate to take Cutillas’ place. The source added that the club is already in contact with several candidates regarding the position.

Cutillas joined Kaya FC as coach in August 2011.

The club is currently third in the UFL Division One with 18 points, behind Global and Loyola.

Source: interaksyon.com

UFL Cup: Kaya FC, Global FC move up

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This weekend only saw two matches in the first division, and for the first time in quite a long while there weren’t surprises to shock the fans.

Saturday had Kaya FC and Philippine Army Fritz and Macziol bumping heads, and as many expected, it was coach Juan Cutillas’ side that walked away with the victory. Eric Dagroh was on the score sheet for the second straight game, scoring just two minutes after midfielder Masanari Omura had opened the festivities on the 33rd minute.

The win keeps Kaya FC squarely in the title picture, level on points with leader Loyola Meralco Sparks with 15 points, but just behind on goal difference.

Global was in action the day after with an opportunity to solidify its place amongst the leaders of the First Division before the lengthy national team break. And with struggling Philppine Navy Red Juice the opponents for the afternoon, it was the perfect occasion for Dan Palami’s side to end their club duties on a positive note.

The Navy men had managed just one point in six games entering the match, and they were immediately in trouble when Azkal Misagh Bahadoran scored in the first minute of action. It would get worse shortly before half-time, with Juan Luis Guirado making the most an opportunity after a free-kick from Izo Elhabbib to score his first goal in the UFL.

It was the perfect first period for Global who had recently lost coach Graeme MacKinnon, who resigned after their impressive 1-0 win over Stallion Gilligans. A fifteen-minute spell after the break would give Global more to smile about, with Elhabbib netting a brace and Bahadoran adding one more to his tally for the day.

Izo reopened the scoring on the 58th minute with a well-taken free-kick, while Bahadoran, not to be out down, scored a magnificent goal for his team’s fourth. Dispossessing Peter Fadrigalan in Global’s half, the quick-footed attacker decided to go solo, dribbling all the way through the Navy defense to score his second in style.

Elhabbib would wrap up the result five minutes later from close range, ensuring his side go into the break level on points with Loyola, but having played one game more.

It’s quite a wait before Division One action resumes, but the top players of the UFL will still be in action for the national team. With 18 of the 27 players registered for the Malaysia friendly on Wednesday plying their trade in the league, the competition’s fans will not be completely without their UFL fix. For those still searching for club drama, the close tussle between Pachanga and Diliman Victory Liner in Division Two is proving to be a real interesting duel.

Josue Jamlang covers football for InterAKTV and announces matches for AKTV on IBC. He served as an assistant technical director for the UFL during its maiden season. Follow him on Twitter for more football discussion.

Week 7 Standings

Team Gms W D L GF GA GD Pts
Loyola Meralco Sparks 6 5 0 1 26 10 16 15
Global FC 7 5 0 2 18 7 11 15
Kaya FC 6 5 0 1 10 4 6 15
Stallion Giligan’s 6 4 1 1 19 5 14 13
Philippine Army Fritz & Macziol 7 2 2 3 10 13 -3 8
Philippine Air Force Phoenix 5 2 1 2 8 8 0 7
Nomads Auction Manila 5 1 2 2 6 12 -6 5
Green Archers United 6 1 1 4 9 13 -4 4
Pasargad FC 5 0 2 3 3 9 -6 2
Philippine Navy FC 7 0 1 6 5 33 -28 1

Source: interaksyon.com

UFL Cup: Kaya dismantles hard-luck Pasargad

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After one half of United Football League action, Pasargad was able to keep in step with Kaya, with the scored tied at nil-nil heading into the break.

But all hell broke loose in the second half, as Kaya scored thrice to take the 3-0 result over Pasargad for its fourth win in five matches Saturday at University of Makati.

Eric Dagroh started the scoring party shortly after resumption of play, breaking through at the 49th minute on an error by Abdollah Golkah. Prince Mark Boley joined the fun soon after, scoring at the 61st minute off a penalty kick.

Injury was added to insult minutes later, after Golkah got hurt on a play, requiring substitution.

Nate Burkey wrapped up the scoring for Kaya with a goal in the 83rd minute.

Pasargad suffered its third loss in the season, remaining winless in five games with all its points coming from draws against Green Archers United and Stallion FC.

Kaya, meanwhile, rebounded from a tough loss to the Loyola Meralco Sparks in its last outing.

Scoring Summary

Kaya FC Pasargad FC
Eric Dagroh (49′)
Prince Mark Boley (61′)
Nate Burkey (83′)

Source: interaksyon.com

 

UFL Cup: Younghusband tows Sparks over Kaya

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Phil Younghusband delivered both goals in the Loyola Meralco Sparks’ 2-0 drubbing of Kaya FC for the solo lead in the First Division of the United Football League at the Rizal Memorial pitch last night.

Younghusband scored on the setups of Mark Hartmann as the Sparks topped their erstwhile co-leaders for their fourth win against one loss.

The Fil-Brits conspired for the first goal on the 12th minute then for the second just before the first half ended.

“As a team, we changed our formation and attitude because we want to work harder and win after that loss to Stallion,” said the 20-year-old Hartmann, stepping up in the absence of brother Matthew, who is under suspension by both the league and the Philippine Football Federation.

“To earn six points in two games, that says a lot,” he added.

Earlier, Army Fritz & Macziol and Nomads Auction Manila fought to a 1-1 draw to remain in the middle of the pack.

Toullec Loic opened up the scoring for Nomads with a goal on the 10th minute.

But the Armymen, a traditional powerhouse in the league, came roaring back with a spectacular header by Roel Gener, a former Azkals member, on the 30th.

There were some anxious moments late in the game with the two teams engaging in a shoving match.

Source: inquirer.net

UFL Cup: Kaya FC booters survive Navy side, share lead

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Kaya FC came back from a goal deficit to turn back upset-conscious Philippine Navy Red Juice, 2-1, to seize a share of the lead with the Stallion Gilligan’s FC in the First Division of the United Football League at the University of Makati field over the weekend.

Probably playing complacent with knowledge that they’re unbeaten and pitted against a winless side, the LBC-backed Kaya booters felt a major jolt after striker Vaughn Mellendrez, who formerly played for Smart San Beda, rammed in a goal on the 21st minute when no one is looking to give the Navymen an early 1-0 lead.

That’s when Kaya FC, mentored by locally based Spanish coach Juan Cutillas, woke up and slowly but surely clawed its way back that started when striker Joshua Beloya, formerly of Second Division team Bacolod FC and member of the Azkals’ under-23 team that saw action in last year’s Indonesia Southeast Asian Games, nailed a goal eight minutes later to knot the count at one apiece.

With the game tied, Ivory Coast’s Eric Dagroh came to Kaya’s rescue and broke the tie with a rocket-like goal on the 71st minute that decided the match and sent the title favorites to their third straight win and into a tie at the helm with Stallion with nine points apiece.

“We’re on track but its just the start and we haven’t faced some of the best teams in the league yet,” said Cutillas.

Kaya FC, however, will have its hands full when it faces equally dangerous, Phil and James Younghusband-led Loyola Meralco Sparks on the main game of Saturday’s offering at the Rizal Memorial pitch.

“That’s a big test, that game against Loyola,” said Cutillas.

The Navymen fell to their second loss and remained with just a point after their 1-1 deadlock with Nomads Auction Manila a couple of weeks back.

Dagroh ties Fil-Am midfielder Lexton Moy, who struck with two in a 2-1 edging of the Hans Smith-coached Green Archers United last week while Beloya nailed his first goal since joining Kaya FC this year.

Source: philstar.com