BACOLOD CITY (12 May 2011) – Following a blistering week of competitive football, four teams have emerged as the deserving sides to make the semi-finals of the PFF (Philippines Football Federation) Suzuki Under-23 Championship.
The four teams to make the final four of the meet this year are Ceres-Negros Selection, National Capital Region (NCR) Team B, Iloilo FA and Davao FA.
Despite being held to a scoreless draw by Masbate in their final Group A match at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Mansilingan, Bacolod City, Ceres-Negros Selection still win the group with seven points from two wins and a draw.
“Though we topped the group, I wasn’t happy with the outcome of our last game. The boys lost focus and it was our worst performance in the quarterfinals. We had many clear attempts, but we failed to convert,” said Norman Fegidero, the chief coach of Negros.
“I have to give credit to Masbate. They prepared well for us, especially on their counter-attacks.
“For the semi-finals, we have to be more prepared and make some adjustments, if necessary.”
The other to make the semi-finals from Group A is National Capital Region (NCR) Team B who blasted Dipolog 6-0 in their final group game.
In Group B, Iloilo FA won the group following their 4-1 win over Davao at the University of the Philippines-Los Baños in Laguna.
The runners-up team is Davao FA.
With the cast complete, the semi-finals which will be played on 15 May 2011 in Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo which will see Ceres-Negros Selection taking on Davao FA while hosts Iloilo FA will play National Capital Region (NCR) Team B.
PFF SUZUKI UNDER-23 CHAMPIONSHIP – Semi-finals
15 May 2011 in Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo
Ceres-Negros Selection vs Davao FA
Iloilo FA vs National Capital Region (NCR) Team B
