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)

Malita, Lupon shock city rivals in PFC Cup Futsal

Two provincial teams conquered their city counterparts to emerge the top qualifiers in a spate of surprising twists in the second round of eliminations of the PFC Cup Winners Cup Futsal Davao Leg at the NCCC Mall Activity Area.

Malita FC scored two late goals in their bruising duel against Inter Davao United to score a 5-3 victory in the final match of the day which also determined the last two qualifiers from Bracket D. The win shoved Malita FC, backed up by Vice Mayor Bradley Bautista, to the top of Bracket D with 2 wins and a draw good for 7 points while the loss booted the Valvoline-sponsored Inter Davao United out of the finals with 1 win and 2 losses.

The match also decided the fate of idle Black Knights FC which nailed the last finals berth with 1-1-1 win-draw-loss slate (5 points), knocking out Solido FC and Inter Davao United from the last slot to the August 7 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.

The event is sanctioned by the Davao Football Association (DFA) as part of its comprehensive football program under President Edward “Chaya” Lam.

Lupon United, another out-of-town team which took the last slot vacated by UM-Tagum only two days prior to the second round of eliminations, topped Bracket C with 2 wins and a draw good for 7 points while S and G Ventures took the other finals slot with a 1 won 2 draw card for 5 points.

In the women’s division, youthful Solido FC-Team B topped the qualifiers after sweeping all its three outings for a 3-0 slate (9 points). DDS finished second with a 1-1-1 card (4 points), Solido FC-Team A was third with 1-0-2 (3 points) and Black Knights with 0-1-2 (-5) came in fourth.

All four teams advance to the finals with Solido FC-B taking on Black Knights and Solido FC-Team A facing DDS in the semifinal stage.

In the men’s division, the quarterfinal match-ups are: Metro TMS vs. S and G Ventures, Hooligans vs. Black Knights, Lupon United vs. Philippine Rabbies, and Malita FC vs. Alia Orange FC.

“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.

The 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.

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)

SCRAMBLE. Analou Ingles of DDS try to wiggle out of the tough defense of Kyra Dimaandal of Solido FC-Team B during their exciting clash in the women's division of the PFC Cup Winners Cup Futsal Davao Leg over the weekend at the NCCC Mall. Solido FC-Team B topped the women's elimination round to advance to the finals on August 7 of this event organized by the Philippine Futsal Clubs in cooperation with Bravetower Promotions, Davao Football Association and Futsal De Davao. 

 GOALMOUTH ACTION. Kakay Solcruz (extreme left) of DDS gets tight guarding from Natasha Ann Doromal of Solido FC-Team B near the goalmouth with Solido teammates July Bunac and keeper Gabby del Fierro during their exciting clash in the women's division of the PFC Cup Winners Cup Futsal Davao Leg over the weekend at the NCCC Mall. Solido FC-Team B topped the women's elimination round to advance to the finals on August 7 of this event organized by the Philippine Futsal Clubs in cooperation with Bravetower Promotions, Davao Football Association and Futsal De Davao. 

SOLIDO VS. SOLIDO. Solido FC-Team A's Jenny Tevar in action against Solido FC-Team B's Natasha Ann Doromal during the two sister teams' clash in the women's division of the PFC Cup Winners Cup Futsal Davao Leg over the weekend at the NCCC Mall. Solido FC-Team B topped the women's elimination round to advance to the finals on August 7 of this event organized by the Philippine Futsal Clubs in cooperation with Bravetower Promotions, Davao Football Association and Futsal De Davao.

LOOSE BALL. Kate Canton of Black Knights chases the ball in one of the heated action in the women's division of the PFC Cup Winners Cup Futsal Davao Leg over the weekend at the NCCC Mall. The Black Knights finished fourth in the eliminations topped by Solido FC-Team B to advance to the finals on August 7 of this event organized by the Philippine Futsal Clubs in cooperation with Bravetower Promotions, Davao Football Association and Futsal De Davao.

PFC CUP FUTSAL. One of the tightly-contested action in the men's division featuring Montevista FC and Inter Davao United in the PFC Cup Winners Cup Futsal Davao Leg over the weekend at the NCCC Mall. S&G Ventures and Malita FC topped their respective groups to advance to the finals on August 7 of this event organized by the Philippine Futsal Clubs in cooperation with Bravetower Promotions, Davao Football Association and Futsal De Davao.

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)

PFC Cup press conference

PFC CUP. Davao City sports division chief Cholo Elegino leads the panel of guests during the PFC Cup Winners Cup Davao Leg press conference at the NCCC Mall Function Room. Also in the panel were (l-r): James Galvez of NCCC Mall, Alex Adolfo of the Davao Football Association, Leo Aquino of Unilab, Ben Sur of Phoenix Petroleum, Mae Aguirre of FCT and Green Windows, and Gen Marchan of Sun Cellular. The tournament kicks off on Saturday at the NCCC Mall's activity area. 

Green Windows supports PFC Cup Futsal

Green Windows Dormitel, a subsidiary of the FTC group of companies, has joined the corporate backers
of the keenly-awaited PFC Cup Winners Cup Futsal Davao leg tournament which reels off on July 16 at
the NCCC Mall Activity Area.

Green Windows thus becomes the official residence of the tournament organized by the Philippine
Futsal Committee 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.

Also throwing support to the event are official outfitter Accel, Star Sports Korea, Frenzy Condoms,
EDCO and Sons Tent Rentals, S and G Ventures, Columbia Computer Center, Acer, Enervon HP, Enervon
Tablets, Alaxan, The Village Sport, and Nivea.

The first ever futsal tournament to be played in a mall here has already attracted 21 teams with at least
five more knocking on the door as waitlisted teams. 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.

Five 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, Oi Rogers and Lupon FC.

“We are limited to only 8 teams per eliminations per division. So far, the two eliminations for men are
already filled up. The women’s division has three slots open,” 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.

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)

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)

Football goes to NCCC Mall with PFC Cup

DAVAO CITY--And now, football at the mall.

 

Yes, folks, the country’s new-found love for football moves up to a new level with the staging of the PFC Cup Futsal Winners Cup Davao leg at the NCCC Mall.

 

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.

 

Local organizer Neil Bravo bared the staging of this keenly-awaited event on Thursday’s Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) weekly sports forum at the Tower Inn.

 

“It’s amazing that in two days after we sent out invitations to the clubs in Davao, 14 teams responded in the men’s draw and 4 confirmed in the women’s draw,” Bravo said.

 

There will only be 8 slots available during each eliminations and only two slots remained in the men’s division as of Wednesday. The women’s division has 4 more slots remaining.

 

Those who have signed up for the men’s division are Metro TMS, Club 34, Central United FC, Hooligans, Philippine Rabbies, Alia Orange, Team Asbal, UM FC, S and G Ventures, Black Knights, Team Smileys, Solido FC, Montevista FC, Tagum City, Columbia FC and Bluejaz FC. In the women’s division, Ateneo de Davao, Solido FC, DDS, Cagayan de Oro, Black Knights and Philippine Women’s College have confirmed.

 

Phoenix Petroleum, Davao City Government, Bravetower Promotions and NCCC Mall Davao are co-presenting the event in cooperation with Futsal de Davao and Davao Football Association. 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)