Younghusbands demonstrate skills

YOUNGHUSBANDS. Football idols Phil and James Younghusband demonstrate their football skills during the Clear For Men Football Clinic at the NCCC Mall Activity Area. The event is part of the Project 33 celebration which commemorates the 33 years of partnership between NCCC Mall and Unilever Philippines. (Bravetower)

James, Phil Younghusband at NCCC Mall Nov. 9

The Philippines Azkals' Phil Younghusband and his brother James will be in Davao on Wednesday (November 9) for the Clear For Men Football Clinic at the NCCC Mall.

The popular Azkals players, who are also the image models for the popular shampoo brand, will be conducting a football clinic at the NCCC Mall Activity Area at 12:30 noon. Interested participants may avail of the rare chance to have lessons from the Younghusbands by simply showing a proof of purchase of Clear products bought at NCCC Mall worth P150.

The clinic is sponsored by Unilever Philippines, makers of Clear for Men.

Participants will also get the chance to win autographed balls and other souvenir items plus the opportunity to have their photos taken with two of the most popular sports figures in the country today. Phil and James are gearing up for a much-awaited exhibition match against LA Galaxy starring the world-famous David Beckham in December at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. (Bravetower)

Black Knights, DDS win PFC Cup Futsal titles

CHAMPS. Phoenix Petroleum corporate affairs officer Ben Sur (left) awards the championship trophy to PFC Cup Winners Cup Davao leg women's division champion DDS during the awarding ceremonies at the NCCC Mall Davao. DDS beat Solido FC Team B in the finals. Also show in photo is the Cherifer PGM mascot.

 CHAMPS. Phoenix Petroleum corporate affairs officer Ben Sur (left) awards the championship trophy to PFC Cup Winners Cup Davao leg men's division champion Black Knights during the awarding ceremonies at the NCCC Mall Davao. With Sur are Rameses Cabanilla of FTC Tower, Mae Aguirre of Green Windows, James Galvez of NCCC Mall, Henry Sabate of Davao Football Association and Rolly Quillo of Premier and Frenzy Condoms.

Black Knights and DDS were the big winners on Sunday winning the men’s and women’s titles of the PFC Cup Winners Cup Futsal-Davao at the NCCC Mall Activity Area.

As big winners, their title conquests too were big stories.

The Black Knights went through a harrowing battle with top favourite Metro TMS in the men’s semifinals before scoring a giant-sized upset via penalty shootout. Playing with only three men left after most of its stalwarts were thrown the red card in the highly-physical match-up, Metro TMS hang tough to the end for a 2-all standoff only to bow out after goalkeeper Sandro Balderas missed his attempt in the shootout.

The big win set the Black Knights up to go for it all in the finals against another surprise finalist Alia Orange FC. Eventual MVP Francis Abrasaldo found the back of the net five times to lead the Knights to a masterful 7-4 win and the right to play in the National Finals on November 26 in Manila.

The women’s side was a story of experience prevailing over youth. DDS, recent winners of the 2011 Kicksand Beach Football, added the futsal title to its trophy case with a 3-1 conquest over a youth-laden Solido FC Team B. Best striker awardee Merlo Albano scored twice and Kakay Solcruz headed home one to sandwich a lone goal by Solido FC Team B’s Nina Arrieta.

DDS thus also earned the ticket to the National Finals of this tournament organized by the Philippine Futsal Clubs in cooperation with Bravetower Promotions, City Government of Davao, Phoenix Petroleum, Sun Cellular, NCCC Mall and Futsal de Davao.

Philippine Rabbies beat Metro TMS in the battle for third in the men’s side while Solido FC Team A also copped third beating Black Knights in the women’s division.

Abrasaldo and diminutive Annalou Ingles of DDS bagged MVP honors sppnsored by Phoenix while Ronoel Garfin and Reynalyn Ravanes were named Sun Cellular best goalkeepers and won a phone kit each. Ferdinand Balaga of Black Knights and Solcruz won Frenzy best defender awards. The winners of the Alaxan aray ko galing ko awards were Arman Valencia (Black Knights), Mark Dayanay (Phl Rabbies), Kid (Alia Orange FC), Eric Sedeighpour (Metro TMS), Josef Monalan (Alia Orange FC), Kyra Dimaandal (Solido B), Merlo Albano (DDS), Janna Barcemo (Solido B), Gabby Del Fierro (Solido B), and Annalou Ingles (DDS).

Phoenix Petroleum corporate affairs officer Ben Sur and PFC media affairs officer Joy Joseph Dimacali personally handed the trophies to the winners with NCCC Mall’s James Galvez, DFA’s Henry Sabate, Leo Aquino of Unilab, Rolly Quillo of Frenzy, Stef Perez of Cherifer, Mae Aguirre of Green Windows and Rameses Cabanilla of FTC Tower.

The tournament is backed up by Green Windows, FTC Towers, Frenzy Condoms, Young and Active Pinay, EDCO and Sons Tent Rentals, S and G Ventures, Columbia Computer Center, Acer, Enervon HP, Enervon Tablets, Alaxan, Valvoline Lubricants, Probinsya, Buffet Palace, Cherifer PGM 10-22 Multivitamins, Star Sports Korea, The Village Sport, Nivea and official outfitter Accel.

The tournament’s media partners are Business Mirror, Daily Tribune, Mindanao Daily Mirror, OneSport Magazine, Sports Radio, Wave 89.1, Wild FM, and Malaya Business Insight.(pr)

Coaches join hands at PFC Cup pre-final presscon

Match commissioner Alex Adolfo explains the flow of the tournament.

Coaches of the finalists to the PFC Cup Winners Cup Futsal-Davao Leg Finals join hands after the pre-final press conference at the Green Windows Dormitel of FTC Tower. The finals will be played on Sunday at the NCCC Mall. Also in photo are Leo Aquino of Unilab, MJ Escudero and Mae Aguirre of Green Windows and tournament director Alex Adolfo. The event, organized by Bravetower Promotions, is supported by Phoenix Petroleum, Sun Cellular, City Government of Davao, NCCC Mall Davao, Unilab, FTC Tower, Green Windows, Frenzy, Cherifer and Valvoline.

PFC Cup Futsal Final stage on Sunday at NCCC Mall

DAVAO CITY—It has all come down to this. The top eight squads in the men’s division and the best four teams in the women’s side—all for one coveted title and a spot to the National Finals.

With this, the stage is set for the knockout phase of the exciting PFC Cup Winners Cup Futsal-Davao Leg on Sunday at the NCCC Mall Activity Area here where the action is expected to be fierce.

The quarterfinal stage begins with an interesting battle between two sister squads but for sure, there will be no love from the opening whistle between Group A top qualifier Metro TMS and Group C no. 2 S and G Ventures as they seek for the first ticket to the semis. The other match-ups will pit surprise package Lupon United, the topnotcher in Group C, against Group D no. 2 Philippine Rabbies, Group B top qualifier Hooligans against Group D no. 2 Black Knights, and Group D no.1 Malita FC against Group B no. 2 Alia Orange FC.

The survivors of the quarterfinals advance to the semifinals where the winners eventually clash in the winner-take-all finals of the tournament organized by the Philippine Futsal Clubs in cooperation with Bravetower Promotions, City Government of Davao, Phoenix Petroleum, Sun Cellular, NCCC Mall and Futsal de Davao.

In the women’s division, Solido FC-B takes on Black Knights in the first semifinals while its sister team Solido FC-Team A face a veteran-laden DDS squad in the other semifinals setto.

The men’s and women’s champion will earn the right to represent Davao in the National Finals on November 26 in Manila where a spot to the international Futsal tournament in Belgium await the national champs.

Also at stake are the individual prizes for the Phoenix MVP award, Sun Cellular Best Goalkeeper and Frenzy Best Defender for both men’s and women’s divisions. PFC President Rex Velasquez will be joining special guest Atty. Raymond Zorilla of Phoenix Petroleum in the awarding ceremonies with City Sports Development division chief Cholo Elegino and DFA President Edward “Chaya” Lam.

“This is going to be a war. The teams are so evenly matched and every team in this stage has a chance to make it. It all boils down to who wants it more,” said organizer Neil Bravo.

The tournament is backed up by Green Windows, FTC Towers, Frenzy Condoms, Young and Active Pinay, EDCO and Sons Tent Rentals, S and G Ventures, Columbia Computer Center, Acer, Enervon HP, Enervon Tablets, Alaxan, Valvoline Lubricants, Probinsya, Buffet Palace, Cherifer PGM 10-22 Multivitamins, Star Sports Korea, The Village Sport, Nivea and official outfitter Accel.

The tournament’s media partners are Business Mirror, Daily Tribune, Mindanao Daily Mirror, OneSport Magazine, Sports Radio, Wave 89.1, Wild FM, and Malaya Business Insight.(pr)

PFC Cup Davao finals on Sunday

PFC CUP DAVAO FINALS. Eight teams will dispute the men's title while four squads will battle it out in the women's side in the Finals Stage of the PFC Cup Winners Cup Futsal-Davao Leg on Sunday at the NCCC Mall. The event is organized by the Philippine Futsal Clubs in cooperation with Davao Football Association, local organizer Bravetower Promotions, City Government of Davao, Phoenix Petroleum, NCCC Mall Davao, Green Windows, FTC Towers, Unilab, Cherifer, Sun Cellular, Frenzy, Edco Tent Rentals and Valvoline. (Bravetower)

PFC Cup Futsal Davao: 8 more teams vie for final slots

The hunt for four more slots to the finals continue on July 23 as eight more squads see action in the second round of eliminations of the PFC Cup Winners Cup Futsal Davao Leg at the NCCC Mall Activity Area.

Showing their wares today are S and G Ventures, Team Smileys, Montevista, and UM Tagum for Bracket C, Black Knights, Inter Davao United, Solido FC and Malita FC.

In the women’s division, DDS, Solido FC A, Solido FC B, and Black Knights will engage each other in a
round robin affair to determine the seeding in the finals.

“It’s going to be another round of intense action. Football fans should not miss the action this weekend. It’s going to be tough as all teams will surely give their all to make it to the finals,” said organizer Neil Bravo.

Saturday’s top four finishers will join early qualifiers Metro TMS, Hooligans, Philippine Rabbies and Alia Orange FC which bagged the four slots at stake in the first eliminations last Saturday.

Only the top two teams after the single round robin eliminations advance to the finals on August 7 of the tournament organized by the Philippine Futsal Clubs in cooperation with Bravetower Promotions, City Government of Davao, Phoenix Petroleum, Sun Cellular, NCCC Mall and Futsal de Davao. The tournament is sanctioned by the Davao Football Association.

The biggest indoor football tournament in a mall by far here featured the innovation protective shock nets installed around the playing area to protect the mall vicinities and the crowd without limiting the intense action.

Saturday's action will also feature the second encounter between the kiddies futsal squads of Bluejaz FC and Black Knights FC in the aperitif at 11:00 am.

Giving corporate support to the event are official residence Green Windows, FTC Towers, Frenzy Condoms, Young and Active Pinay, EDCO and Sons Tent Rentals, S and G Ventures, Columbia Computer Center, Acer, Enervon HP, Enervon Tablets, Alaxan, Valvoline Lubricants, Probinsya, Buffet Palace, Cherifer PGM 10-22 Multivitamins, Star Sports Korea, The Village Sport, Nivea and official outfitter Accel.

The tournament’s media partners are Business Mirror, Daily Tribune, Mindanao Daily Mirror, OneSport Magazine, Sports Radio, Wave 89.1, Wild FM, and Malaya Business Insight.(pr)

PFC Cup Futsal Davao: Metro TMS, Hooligans top first elims

DAVAO CITY—Metro TMS and Hooligans, two of the fancied teams in the ongoing PFC Cup Winners Cup Futsal Davao leg tournament, played true to form last Saturday to lead the first four finals qualifiers
after the first round of eliminations at the NCCC Mall Activity Area.

Metro TMS was particularly impressive with three wins in as many outings to sweep Bracket A along
with Philippine Rabbies which took the second slot with 2 wins and a loss. Hooligans meantime topped
a very tough Bracket B despite a loss earlier with a 2-1 card. Alia Orange FC took the second slot over Fil-
Chi via a better quotient after the two teams ended the eliminations with identical 1-2 slates.

Only the top two teams after the single round robin eliminations advance to the finals on August
7 of the tournament organized by the Philippine Futsal Clubs in cooperation with Bravetower,
City Government of Davao, Phoenix Petroleum, Sun Cellular, NCCC Mall and Futsal de Davao. The
tournament is sanctioned by the Davao Football Association.

DFA Technical Committee chair Albert Ryan Lim, NCCC Mall’s James Galvez, Unilab’s Leo Aquino, Sun
Cellular’s Gen Marchan and Green Windows and FTC Towers’ Mae Aguirre made the ceremonial kick-off
in a short ceremony.

The event, the biggest indoor football tournament in a mall here, featured the innovation protective
shock nets installed around the playing area to protect the mall vicinities and the crowd without limiting
the intense action.

“We are happy to host a very unique event like this in NCCC. It’s amazing to see football played inside a
mall,” said Galvez of NCCC Mall Marketing Office.

Aside from playing in a new turf and atmosphere, players also received free SIMs from Sun Cellular
and vitamins from Unilab as giveaways. “Unilab is proud to be a partner of this event as we continue to
promote healthy lifestyle,” Aquino said.

In the tournament appetizer, Bluejaz FC and Black Knights FC battled to a 2-all draw in a match featuring
kids aged 12 years old and under. 9-year old Jazmin Erin Middleton of Bluejaz FC scored the first goal of
the day and earned the Phoenix Goal Icebreaker Award.

The second round of eliminations will be held this Saturday with eight more teams vying for the four
remaining finals slots. These are S and G Ventures, Team Smileys, Montevista, and UM Tagum for
Bracket C, Black Knights, Inter Davao United, Solido FC and Malita FC.

In the women’s division, DDS, Solido FC A, Solido FC B, and Black Knights will dispute the title.

Giving corporate support to the event are official residence Green Windows, FTC Towers, Frenzy
Condoms, Young and Active Pinay, EDCO and Sons Tent Rentals, S and G Ventures, Columbia Computer
Center, Acer, Enervon HP, Enervon Tablets, Alaxan, Valvoline Lubricants, Probinsya, Buffet Palace,
Cherifer Premium, Star Sports Korea, The Village Sport, Nivea and official outfitter Accel.

The tournament’s media partners are Business Mirror, Daily Tribune, Mindanao Daily Mirror, OneSport

Magazine, Sports Radio, Wave 89.1, Wild FM, and Malaya Business Insight.(pr)

PFC Winners Cup Futsal photos at NCCC Mall

Two of the eight participating teams in the first eliminations pose with Chat Elizagaue, Miss PFC Cup Winners Cup Davao-Phoenix Petroleum before the start of action in the PFC Cup Winners Cup Futsal-Davao Leg at the NCCC Mall last Sunday. The second eliminations will be held this weekend with eight more teams vying in the men's division and 4 in the women's division. The event, organized by the Philippine Futsal Clubs in cooperation with local organizer Bravetower, Futsal de Davao and Davao Football Association is backed up by Phoenix Petroleum, City Government of Davao, Sun Cellular, Frenzy, Young and Acctive Pinay, Valvoline, Unilab, Green Windows and FTC Towers.(BRAVETOWER PROMOTIONS)

Part of the playing area at the NCCC Mall which was fully protected by shock nets provide the amazing venue of the PFC Cup Winners Cup Futsal-Davao Leg which formally opened with the first eliminations on Sunday. The second eliminations will be held this weekend with eight more teams vying in the men's division and 4 in the women's division. The event, organized by the Philippine Futsal Clubs in cooperation with local organizer Bravetower, Futsal de Davao and Davao Football Association is backed up by Phoenix Petroleum, City Government of Davao, Sun Cellular, Frenzy, Young and Acctive Pinay, Valvoline, Unilab, Green Windows and FTC Towers.(BRAVETOWER PROMOTIONS)

CEREMONIAL KICKS. Leo Aquino of Unilab, Mae Aguirre of Green Windows and FTC Towers, Gen Marchan of Sun Cellular, James Galvez of NCCC Mall and Albert Ryan Lim, Technical Committee chair of the Davao Football Association make the ceremonial kicks during the opening of the PFC Cup Winners Cup Futsal-Davao Leg at the NCCC Mall Activity Area on Sunday. The second eliminations will be held this weekend with eight more teams vying in the men's division and 4 in the women's division. The event, organized by the Philippine Futsal Clubs in cooperation with local organizer Bravetower, Futsal de Davao and Davao Football Association is backed up by Phoenix Petroleum, City Government of Davao, Sun Cellular, Frenzy, Young and Acctive Pinay, Valvoline, Unilab, Green Windows and FTC Towers.(BRAVETOWER PROMOTIONS)

Phoenix supports Winner’s Cup Futsal Davao Leg

Phoenix Petroleum Philippines will sponsor the PFC Cup Winner’s Cup Futsal Davao Leg eliminations on July 16 and 23, 2011, as well as the finals on August 7, 2011 that will be held in NCCC Mall Davao.

Forty teams from different places in the south are expected to gather for the event with 15 players per team. The Cup is open to both men and women (no age restrictions).

The top four teams in the eliminations will face each other in the Winner’s Cup Davao Leg Finals. The Davao Leg champion will compete in the National Finals in Manila on November 25, 2011, with the chance to represent the country in the International Futsal Tournament in Belgium.

The Davao Leg is the fourth leg of the PFC Cup, with the first two legs held in Metro Manila and the other in Naga City.(pr)

21 teams join Futsal Winners Cup, 4 slots left

DAVAO CITY—Nabunturan FC completed the 16-team cast for the men’s draw in the PFC Cup Winners
Cup Futsal Davao Leg with still two weeks to go before the first eliminations to be held at the NCCC Mall
Activity Area.

With Nabunturan’s entry, the cast is already complete for the much anticipated men’s division while
three more slots are available in the women’s division of this event organized by the Philippine Futsal
Committee, Bravetower Promotions, and Futsal de Davao, and sanctioned as an official tournament by
the Davao Football Association.

Others playing in the men’s division are Metro TMS, Club 34, Inter Davao United, Central United,
Hooligans, Philippine Rabbies, Alia Orange FC, Igacos FC, S and G Ventures, Black Knights, Team Smileys,
Solido FC, Montevista FC, University of Mindanao-Tagum, Malita FC and Nabunturan FC.

In the women’s division, DDS, Philippine Women’s College, ADDU-Solido FC, Black Knights and Cagayan
de Oro FC.

Four teams are in the waitlist and will be taking the spot of any team that backs out. These are PNP
Davao del Norte, Maco FC, Belisario FC and Oi Rogers.

“There are some clubs which called in late and we can no longer add more teams because of the time
schedule. They are on the wings just in case there will be some slots vacated,” said local organizer Neil
Bravo.

The event, which serves as the official qualifying tournament for the PFC Cup Winners Cup National
Finals this November in Manila, will be staging two eliminations on July 16 and 23 with the top four
teams advancing to the Finals on August 7.

Phoenix Petroleum, Davao City Government, and NCCC Mall Davao are co-presenting the event. The
major corporate backers are Sun Cellular, Accel, Star Sports Korea, Premier Condoms, and EDCO and
Sons Tent Rentals. Also backing up the event are S and G Ventures, Columbia Computer Center, Acer,
Enervon HP, Enervon Tablets, Alaxan, The Village Sport, and Nivea.

The tournament’s media partners are Business Mirror, Daily Tribune, Mindanao Daily Mirror, OneSport
Magazine, Sports Radio, Wave 89.1, Wild FM, and Malaya Business Insight.(pr)