ILOILO City – Agcuyawan Calsada FC emerged as champions in the U-16 category of the Mayor JPT New Normal Football competition on Sunday at the La Paz Football Field here.
Ted Baylon played the hero’s role for the Agcuyawan Calsada FC. He drained the marginal goal against Barotac Nuevo’s JCFC in a finale match that went to penalty shootout.
Agcuyawan Calsada FC goal keeper Steven Chua also made his presence felt by thwarting penalty kicks of the opponent. Team captain JL Cananga steadied the ship in the entire game.
Cabatuan Football Club, on the other hand, did not went home empty handed. They bagged the third place trophy after a 2-1 penalty shootout win over Janiuay DFC.
Tamasak Football Club of Barotac Nuevo, meanwhile, clinched the championship in the U-19 category with a 2-1 triumph over Sta. Barbara Football Club.
Calinog Football Club, meanwhile, salvaged a bronze medal finish in the category by defeating Leganes via shootout, 2-0, in the battle-for-third place game.
La Paz Football Club (Iloilo City Sports) captured the men’s category championship as they defeated Jaro Football Club A via penalty shootout, 2-1, in a tightly-contested finale.
Cabatuan Football Club went home with the men’s category bronze medal after a 3-1 penalty shootout over Ilonggo United in the battle-for-third place encounter.
In the women’s category, Free Kickers Football Club edged Futbolilits Football Club (Sta. Barbara) in the finals, 1-0. Ilonggo United bagged the third place by defeating Guimbal, 1-0.
A total of 46 football teams have participated in the 9A-side competition. Ten teams each in the U-16, U-19 and women’s category, while 16 squads joined the men’s category./PN
