ILOILO City National High School captured the crown in the Futsal Association of Panay-2nd Bga. Marianing Cup U-18 Futsal Competition after a 5-4 win over Sta. Barbara Fotbolilts on Thursday night at the WVSU Pescar Gym.
Erica Delos Santos and Jazmine Leyson fired two goals each, while Roselyn Cutanco – who was awarded the Golden Boot trophy – added another one for the Iloilo City National High.
Iloilo City National High did not get the start it wanted after conceding two goals each to Fotbolilits Merry Lou Soriano and tournament MVP Edmarie Duquesa before taking one back from Cutanco for a 4-1 halftime score.
Iloilo City National High, however, turned things around in the second half with Delos Santos racking up back-to-back shots to cut the deficit to 3-4 before converting two more from Leyson, including the game-winner with three minutes left.
Also part of the Iloilo City National High futsal squad were Edgelyn Colmo, Marie Shaneley, Jessa Arricaya, Jolyn Areno, Angel Anne Sombilon, Jingky Gange, Trisha Carpio, Jannah Sayo and Maglenda Barotilla.
Calinog FC, meanwhile, outshine Kalibo Sakeroos, 3-2, to take home the third place trophy.
Other participating teams in the three-day tournament were Central Philippine University, Jordan FC of Guimaras, Capiz FC, Iloilo Young Booters, San Juan FC, Barotac Nuevo team A and B, Guimbal FC. Iloilo National High School, Janiuay Defenders FC and Sta. Barbara FC./PN