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So sad to see this, especially from a team with such a distinguished history as Global Cebu FC. It's no secret though that Dan Palami's company isn't doing as well anymore financially as it used to, hence problems like these are happening in a league with high Operating Costs and not enough other sponsors.

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PFL: DAVAO AGUILAS 0-2 CERES-NEGROS

By Ceres Media | May 2, 2018

Ceres-Negros maintained its unbeaten run in the Philippines Football League after they hammered out a 2-0 victory over a the dangerous Davao Aguilas last May 2 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. Bienvenido Marañon and Mike Ott scored the goals while Toni Doblas was declared as man of the match.

The home squad had the best chance early in the match when Angel Guirado sent a good ball towards Harrison Sawyer. The Australian headed well towards goal but Toni Doblas stepped up to make a fine save in the 4th minute.

Ceres-Negros wrested control of the match after a good spell by Davao early in the match. Marañon slid into the box for a shot but the ball went wide. Manny Ott and Marañon linked up well in the 21st minute but the Davao defense cleared the ball to safety after the shot from Ott.

Both teams struggled to create under the searing heat with temperatures reaching 36 degrees with a heat index of 42 degrees. It was only in the 42nd minute where a moment of brilliance saw Ceres going ahead. Marañon casually ran into the box before unleashing a glorious chip over Nick O’Donnell to score the opener.

The Aguilas had a good chance to equalize on a breakaway in the 52nd minute through the James Younghusband. Sawyer broke free on the left hand side and found Younghusband who evaded his marker before unleashing a point blank shot. Doblas however was there to thwart the attempt to keep Ceres on the driver seat.

Stephan Schrock sent a well-timed ball to Marañon but the Spaniard’s attempt went straight to the keeper. Mike Ott had a chance moments later when he broke through the trap to set-up a one-on-one with O’Donnel. Ott’s initial chance was blocked by the keeper but he persevered to secure the rebound to slot in the second goal in the 55th minute.

Davao tried to get a goal back minutes later but Doblas was there again for a wonderful save on Guirado’s attempt in front of goal. The Aguilas tried again moments later but the veteran keeper punched the ball out to safety.

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Based on this statement, it seems to me that the issue is that the new owner of the club, Carranz Outdoors doesn't have a very deep pocket and is unable to finance Global Cebu FC's commitments in the PFL and abroad.

It seems that the management of the team, though, have been trying to meet its commitments to the PFL and abroad on its own. Ultimately, I think this is an exercise in futility. Money is what the club functions, and whoever has it will ultimately have control of the team.

I appreciate the somewhat heroic actions of the management, but they cannot force to spend more than they want if they don't want to. Sad to see this happening, but it is what it is ...

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Global-Cebu Management Breaks Silence on Club Affairs

Published 1 min ago on May 5, 2018
By Lorenzo del Carmen

One of the most storied professional football clubs in the Philippines is in utter disarray

Global-Cebu Football Club Chief Operations Officer Josef Malinay released a statement to the media Friday night clarifying some of the issues that have plagued the club such as ownership and financial matters.

It is safe to say that all is not well for Global off the pitch and that their problems have spilled onto the field as the Cebu-based club failed to qualify out of the 2018 AFC Cup group and failed to travel to Iloilo recently for the Philippines Football League assignment against Kaya-Iloilo Football Club.

The statement stated that Azkals team manager Dan Palami sold the club to Carranz Outdoor CEO Alvin Carranza “as early as December 2017.” One month later, Carranza wrote to the PFL for the club to not participate in the 2018 season of the league, a move that would have cut the competition to five teams after the exits of Ilocos United and Manila Meralco.

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In few more minutes, if the trend continues, we'll have a SEAsian and Pinoy in the English Premiership. My Birmingham City Blues also doing Cardiff a favour by beating Fulham 2-0 atm. Let's hope and pray that the scoreline staysthe same until at the end of the FT whistle!
 
Ceres’ Martin Steuble in Trouble for PFL Remarks after AFC Cup Match

Earl Averilla

Liga Futbol Inc. (LFI), the governing body of Philippines Football League, is about to commence proceedings that will lead to disciplinary sanctions towards Ceres Negros defender Martin Steuble.

This is in-line with the Azkal’s scathing remarks towards the local league in a post-match interview of Ceres Negros against Yangon United in Myanmar last Wednesday, May 16.

Speaking to FOX Sports PH after the Business of Football-Philippines event in Makati, Mr. Xavier shared the league’s stand regarding the contents of Steuble’s statements:

“It’s unfortunate that the player (Martin Steuble) had to make such remarks which, of course, affects the credibility and integrity of the league.

“Having said that, we have investigated this matter and we will definitely open disciplinary proceedings against the player hopefully next week.”

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Watched the Kaya-Davao game live. Kaya won 4-2. Feels great to finally have a professional football team playing in your city ;)
 
kaiziken_pinas said:
Watched the Kaya-Davao game live. Kaya won 4-2. Feels great to finally have a professional football team playing in your city ;)
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It's always great to see someone supporting the home team. The atmosphere in those home games are fantastic, the PFL now has a couple of teams with excellent home support in Davao, Iloilo and Negros.

Binan has a smaller but enthusiastic following. Marikina has yet to play consistently at home while Cebu is having financial problems.
 
Only in the Philippines where the fourth (?, maybe even lower?) tier National Basketball League (NBL) gets regular TV coverage of all their games while the top tier Philippines Football League (PFL) can't do the same.
 
So funny that a third tier league like the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) gets to have their own TV van while the top tier league in Philippine Football, the Philippines Football League (PFL) can't do the same. The realities of sports in the Philippines ...
 
PFL 2020 Previews

PFL 2020 Previews



Fans will get a glimpse of the future stars of Philippine Football with the participation of the Azkals Development Team in the 2020 Philippines Football League (PFL) brought to you by Qatar Airways this October 25 at the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) National Training Center. The newcomers are set to match skills with battle-tested veterans from the five other squads while they prepare for big tournaments next year. READ MORE

Will this be the year for Kaya Iloilo? The answer will be known as the 2020 Philippines Football League (PFL) brought to you by Qatar Airways opens this October 25 at the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) National Training Center. READ MORE

Pundits were surprised after Maharlika Manila released their line-up for the 2020 Philippines Football League (PFL) brought to you by Qatar Airways kicking off this October 25 at the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) National Training Center. Apparently, a few prominent names mentioned during the new squad’s build-up were omitted but they were quick enough to answer the queries of their fast-growing fan base. READ MORE

Despite being labelled as a new squad, United City Football Club carries with it the tough task of continuing the three-year reign of its predecessor Ceres Negros as the 2020 Philippines Football League (PFL) brought to you by Qatar Airways kicks off on October 25 at the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) National Training Center. After the surprise sale of the team last July, 16 incumbent Busmen signed up with the new owners thus immediately installing them as the heavy favorite this season. READ MORE


Note: Other teams to follow.
 
2020 Philippines Football League brought to you by Qatar Airways

2020 Philippines Football League brought to you by Qatar Airways



The name may have changed but United City opened the 2020 Philippines Football League (PFL) brought to you by Qatar Airways with a hard-earned 1-0 win over a tough Azkals Development Team Wednesday at the rainy Philippine Football Federation (PFF) National Training Center. Mike Ott caught a precise pass from brother Manny Ott to bang in the lone goal of the match in the 25th minute and held on to avert disaster in the second half. READ MORE


Kaya Iloilo grabbed a share of the league leadership via a 1-0 taming of Maharlika Manila in the featured opening day match of the 2020 Philippines Football League (PFL) brought to you by Qatar Airways from the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. Jayson Panhay scored in the 30th minute to give his side the victory. READ MORE
 
2020 Philippines Football League brought to you by Qatar Airways

2020 Philippines Football League brought to you by Qatar Airways




Kaya Iloilo gave a neat lesson to the Azkals Development Team, 1-0, for their second straight win and a share of the leadership of the 2020 Philippines Football League (PFL) brought to you by Qatar Airways from the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) National Training Center. Kenshiro Daniels provided the lone goal and it was enough for Kaya to hike its total to six points in the six-team league. READ MORE


United City delivered a big scare on Halloween night by torturing Mendiola 1991, 6-0, at the resumption of the 2020 Philippines Football League (PFL) brought to you by Qatar Airways from the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) National Training Center. Bienvenido Maranon presided over the rout with a hat trick in the first half as UCFC zoomed to the early league leadership with their second win in a row. READ MORE


Maharlika Manila turned to their substitutes in the second to carve out a historic 2-1 win over debuting Stallion Laguna in continuing action from the 2020 Philippines Football League (PFL) brought to you by Qatar Airways from the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) National Training Center Saturday morning. Goals from fresh legs Jose Montelibano and Jeremy Theuer did the trick as the “Koponan Ng Masa” completed their fight back and barge into the win column. READ MORE
 
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