FPL - Mindanao finals

The anticipated match between Davao de Norte FA (DNFA) and Davao FA(DFA) was witnessed by a sizeable crowd at the E-Park. DNFA controlled most of the tempo of the match, but unluckily they were not able to capitalize on it as reflected on a would be sure goal free kick by Manuel Aspellaga Jr. which just touched the goal line marker by the excellent save of the DFA goalie Jeffrey Albon. However, DFA made its lone goal on the 75th minute by Jayric Iligan on an unguarded net.

Once again the DFA team prevailed with the final score of 1-0 thus making them champion in the first ever Mindanao Finals of the Filipino Premier League with six(6) points. ZANDIFA placed second with 3 points and DNFA down the ladder with o points. All teams got individual trophies courtesy of Tagum City. The cash prizes of P20,000; P15,000 and P10,000 for the champion, 1st runner up and 2nd runner up were provided by Pres. Mari Martinez of the PFF. Later in the afternoon the referees and other match officials voted unanimously for the individual awards; 1. Jovannie Villagracia(ZANDIZA) MVP and best Striker; 2. Darryl Floyd Bantayan(DFA)- Best Defender; 3. Jeffrey Albon(DFA)- Best Goalkeeper

It is expected that barring any unforeseen events, the National Finals will push through in early 2011 with DFA and ZANDIFA representing Mindanao and wil joining the two(2) teams in visayas and Four(4) teams in Luzon.


The local organizing committee would like to extend its deepest thanks and gratitude to Tagum City Mayor Rey. T. Uy, SP Decarlo "Oyo" Uy, Madam Alma Uy, Davao del Norte Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario, Vice Gov Baby Suaybaguio,Congressmen Anthony del Rosario, Anton Lagdameo Jr., Mayor Nestor Alcoran of New Corella, DepEd of Tagum City and Davao del Norte, Tagum City Football Club, All clubs under DNFA, the bananacorporate farms, the Irrigators Associations, the secretariat and all the concerned citizens of Davao del Norte who made possible the success of hosting this Tournament.


We would like to take special mention of the management of SNN TV10 and Radio
Caritas 100.7 FM for replaying the games on local cable T.V. free of charge

Source : Renato Cosmod , President Davao del Norte

FPL - Mindanao finals Saturday

The Davao Football Association (DFA) prevailed over Zamboanga del Norte-Dipolog FA (ZANDIFA) 3-2 in a very entertaining match. DFA scored three successive (3) goals courtesy of A. Fernandez, J. Arobo and E. Giganto in the 13th, 39th and 58th minute respectively before ZANDIFA made their stride with aggressive offenseproducing two(2) goals by Jovanie Villagracia in the 76th and 84th minute of the game.

J. Villagracia is currently the highest scorer in the tourney with four(4) goals credited to him. DFA's fluid offense and great defensive maneuvers was the key to their victory. DFA and ZANDIFA are currently tied with three points apiece while DNFA has nil. DNFA has a very tall order to win 4-0 over DFA on November 21, 2010 to have a chance to bag the championship trophy.

Gametime is set at 10:00A.M.

Thanks to Renato Cosmod , President Davao del Norte FA

FPL - Mindanao Finals

Match Results of the Filipino Premier League Mindanao Finals played at the
Energy Park Football Field, Tagum City, Davao del Norte.

Davao del Norte FA (DNFA) was defeated by Zamboanga del Norte-Dipolog FA(ZANDIFA)
with a score of 2-4. DNFA drew first blood by the excellent goal of Birn
Manique in the 5th minute but ZANDIFA equalized on the 15th minute with a goal
from Jovanie Villagracia which he later added with a difficult goal in the 44th
minute. DNFA drew level on the 55th minute with a goal from Glenn Bulaquena- a former U21 National Player. However, ZANDIFA fully capitalized on a slack of
defense of the DNFA team with successive goals on the 65th and 66th minute by Finn Bryan Gumela.

ZANDIFA will play with Davao FA (DFA) tomorrow November 20, 2010 at 10:00AM.

DFA will meet DNFA on sunday November 21, 2010 at 10:00P.M.

Cagayan de Oro-Misamis Oriental FA (CMoFA) did not give formal communication on
why they did not participate in the Mindanao Finals.


Thanks to President Renato Cosmod, Davao del Norte FA

FPL - Mindanao Finals

The Davao del Norte FA will be hosting the Filipino Premier League Mindanao
Finals from November 19-21, 2010 at the Energy Park Football Field, Apokon,
Tagum City, Davao del Norte. Participating teams are Davao del Norte FA, Davao
FA, Zamboanga del Norte-Dipolog City FA and CDO-Misamis Oriental FA.

MPL - Davao booters earn finals slot

By Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan

DAVAO del Norte and Davao FA-Columbia booters booked finals berths having grabbed the top two spots in the 2010 Mindanao Filipino Premier League Qualifying at the E-Park in Apokon, Tagum City Tuesday afternoon.

Davao City thrashed Maguindanao-Cotabato City FA/Unifruitti, 12-0, to finish with three wins and one draw alongside Davao del Norte FA. But the latter topped the qualifying with higher goal difference.

"Davao del Norte led with three goals. Our supposed target opposite Cotabato was 20 goals but we fell short and settled for 12 goals instead. But what's important is we are going to the finals in Cagayan de Oro in November," Davao City coach Ramonito "Lalas" Carreon said Wednesday.

Davao's scorers were Francis Philip Acala (18th); Jayric Iligan (24th, 28th and 78th); Alan Ray Fernandez (43rd), Jason Mortillero (56th, 49th, and 75th); and Joey Arobo (43rd, 71st, 89th & 90th +1).

Compostela Valley and Magcofica-Unifruitti placed third and fourth, respectively.

It can be recalled that Davao City and Davao del Norte, which took an 8-2 win over North Cotabato in the last game, were held to a scoreless draw earlier in the qualifying round.

"We had lots of chances to win against Davao del Norte but most of our players were not up to it as they were not really that fit," Carreon said. "I'm glad to have chosen the right players though. We still managed to qualify in the finals despite the players' lack of fitness."

Carreon expects a tougher field in the finals with Cagayan de Oro and Dipolog also entered in the cast of the league organized by the Philippine Football Federation.

"It will be the same round robin format event in Cagayan de Oro. I've asked the players to give time for training, especially, the veterans so they can be fit to play," Carreon said. "I see no problem with their skills and techniques. If they are just present in training, I'm very optimistic we can even become champion."

PFF general secretary Cyril Dofitas and Danofa president Rene Cosmod awarded the trophies to the winners.

Sun Star Davao

MPL - Davao del Norte, Compotela Valley booters triumph

Davao del Norte and Compostela Valley trounced their respective rivals Monday in the 2010 Mindanao Filipino Premier Football League at the E-Park in Apokon, Tagum City.

Davao del Norte hacked out an overpowering 11-0 win over Maguindanao-Cotabato City FA/Unifruitti.


Manuel Aspellaga, Jr. pulled off a hatrick, scoring in the 25th, 36th and 39th minutes to lead the charge for Davao del Norte. Heinrich Betio (23rd and 31st), Juan Mark Anthony (49th, 51st) and casimero Amad (56th, 87th) added two goals each.

Noel Flores and Glenn Bulaquina accounted for goals in the 67th and 70th, respectively.

Comval, meanwhile, beat North Cotabato, 5-3, through the heroics of Jervie Palaan who blasted four goals in the 57th, 68th, 73rd and 83rd as his teammate Fabre Karl Jones sealed the first goal in the 34th.

North Cotabato's scorers were Bonifacio Mangga (50th), Joven Benitez (85th) and Vincent Benitez (91st).

Davao del Norte and Davao FA shared the lead in the current team standings with two wins, one draw and no defeat.

Davao FA was still playing Magcocifa-Unifruitti as of presstime. (MLSA)

Sun Star Davao

Mindanao Premier League Results

2010 Mindanao Filipino Premier League South Results: On May 30, 2010, Davao FA – Columbia defeated Compostella Valley (7 - 2).
The Goal scorers for Davao were Roel Fred Napuran (5’), Jayric Iligan (19’ , 36’, & 63’), Ian Sonza (46’), Sylvestre Sarco (75’), Ruben Razed Mohammad Said (83’).

Upcoming Game for June 1, 2010 - In the 2010 Mindanao Filipino Premier League South: Davao FA – Columbia vs. Maguindanao – Cotabato City FA / Unifruitti, 8:00am in E-park, Apokon, Tagum City. Please note that all remaining games are moved in the morning due to rain in the afternoon, which makes the pitch water logged.

Source : Davao FA Facebook site

MPL - Davao, DavNor FA in scoreless draw

By Charles Raymond A. Maxey

THE Davao FA-Columbia was held to a scoreless draw by Davao del Norte FA in the 2010 Mindanao Filipino Premier League South Football Tournament Saturday at the E-Park, Apokon, Tagum City.

The Big City booters, who got off to a flying start with a 6-0 dumping of North Cotabato during the opener Friday, failed to get their offense going against the vaunted Davao del Norte side.

Davao del Norte FA also got off to a rousing start, scoring a lopsided 9-0 victory over Compostela Valley FA on opening day.

The Maguindanao-Cotabato City FA/Unifruitti (MaGCociFA) edged Compostela Valley FA, 3-2, for its first win in the five-team tournament.

Nur Mentang, Michael Pantojan and Abdulsalam Mamadali all scored for Maguindanao-Cotabato while Guillermo Alcontin and Jervie Paalan were the scorers for Compostela Valley.

MAGCoCiFA-Unifruitti was to play North Cotabato Sunday while Compostela Valley was scheduled to square off with Davao FA.

Davao del Norte and Davao FA are currently leading the way with four points each, with MaGCoCiFA-Unifruitti trailing behind with three points.

Sun Star Davao

Mindanao Premier League - results

Results from weekend`s MPL matches in Cagayan De Oro City :

Cdo-Dipolog 1-1
Dipolod-Bukidnon 7-2
Dipolog-Surigao 2-1
Cdo-Surigao 2-0
Cdo-Bukidnon 8-2
Bukidnon-Surigao 1-2

Standings :

Cagayan De Oro 11-3 ,7 points
Dipolog 10-4 , 7 points
Surigao 3 points
Bukidnon 0 points


Thanks Michael !

Mindanao Premier League

Mindanao Premier League , Northern Mindanao division will start on 21. to 23. May in Cagayan de Oro City .

Teams :

Pagadian
Iligan
Bukidnon
Agusan del Sur
Surigao
Cagayan de Oro

More news about Mindanao Premier League later...