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2023 PFF Women's League

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PFF Women's League
Season2023
DatesJune 24 – November 11
ChampionsKaya–Iloilo
1st title
Champions LeagueKaya–Iloilo
Matches played49
Goals scored230 (4.69 per match)
Top goalscorerIsabella Bandoja
Angelica Teves(19 goals)
Best goalkeeperKyla Regalado
Yasmin Elauria
(4 clean sheets)
Highest scoringKaya FC-Iloilo 15–0 Stallion-Laguna FC
Longest winning runManila Digger (5 matches)
Longest unbeaten runKaya FC-Iloilo (7 matches)
Longest winless runStallion Laguna FC (9 matches)
Longest losing runStallion Laguna FC (9 matches)
All statistics correct as of November 11, 2023.

The 2023 PFF Women's League season (also known as the Coca-Cola PFF Women’s League for sponsorship reasons) is the fourth season of the women's national league of the Philippines following the 2019–20 season.[1]

De La Salle University, which topped the 2019–20 season league table, are the defending champions. The Far Eastern University meanwhile are entering the season as the 2022 PFF Women's Cup winners.[2] With De La Salle eliminated in the semifinals for this 2023 season, there will be a new champion.[3][4]

The league has got sponsorship from Coca-Cola in July 2023.[5]

Format

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Initially planned to be a double round-robin format,[2] the league changed to a single round-robin with the top four teams entering a knockout tournament to determine the league's champion.[6]

The elimination round lasted from June 24[7][8] to September 17, 2023.[9] The knockout round started on September 27[10] and will end with the final on November 8, 2023.[4]

Teams

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10 teams participate in the fourth season, with Azzurri and Manila Digger making their debuts.[1] Azzurri already participated in the 2022 PFF Women's Cup. 2019–20 season participants Maroons, Tigers, and Green Archers United did not enter.

Stadiums

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All league matches are held at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite, approximately 6.70 kilometers (4.16 mi) south of Metro Manila. Some are hosted at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.

The PFF National Training Center will serve as the primary venue.
Team Head coach Captain Kit manufacturer Shirt partners
Azzurri Philippines Solomon Valerio Philippines Princess Cristobas Philippines Chronos Athletics Azzurri Sports Clinic
De La Salle University Philippines Alvin Ocampo Philippines Bea Delos Reyes United States Nike Goody, NetGlobal Solutions, G-Shock
Far Eastern University Philippines Joseph Villarino Philippines Dionesa Tolentin[11] Philippines Hawk Havaianas, Macbeth Footwear
Kaya–Iloilo Philippines Let Dimzon Philippines Charisa Lemoran Philippines LGR LBC, ICanServe, Fitogether
Manila Digger Philippines Gerald Orcullo Philippines Mea Bernal[8] Spain Kelme Pacquiao 3 in 1 Coffee, Hayatt House
Manila Nomads Wales Shane Cosgrove Philippines Stacey Arthur[11] Philippines Chronos Athletics Q2 HR Solutions
Stallion Laguna Philippines Richard Leyble Philippines Cutz Apparel Giligan's Restaurant
Tuloy Japan Taketomo Suzuki Tuloy Foundation
University of the Philippines Philippines Popoy Clarino Philippines Cara Cachero[11] Philippines Blaze SMC Infrastructure, Victory Liner
University of Santo Tomas Philippines Geraldine Cabrera Philippines Laurejane Piano Philippines Blaze

League table

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Kaya–Iloilo 9 7 1 1 42 6 +36 22 Qualification for Knockout Tournament
2 Far Eastern University 9 7 1 1 39 5 +34 22
3 Manila Digger 9 7 1 1 28 7 +21 22
4 De La Salle University 9 6 1 2 31 12 +19 19
5 Tuloy 9 5 0 4 34 20 +14 15
6 Manila Nomads 9 3 2 4 15 22 −7 11
7 University of the Philippines 9 3 1 5 9 25 −16 10
8 University of Santo Tomas 9 2 1 6 16 26 −10 7
9 Azzurri 9 1 0 8 6 38 −32 3
10 Stallion Laguna 9 0 0 9 3 62 −59 0
Updated to match(es) played on September 16, 2023. Source: PFFWL
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal Difference; 3) Goals scored

Positions by round

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Team ╲ Round123456789
Azzurri989999999
De La Salle University123544434
Far Eastern University344221112
Kaya–Iloilo355433321
Manila Digger532112233
Manila Nomads766666666
Stallion Laguna81010101010101010
Tuloy111355555
University of Santo Tomas679887888
University of the Philippines997778777
Updated to match(es) played on September 16, 2023. Source: PFFWL

Results by round

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Team ╲ Round123456789
AzzurriLLLLLLWLL
De La Salle UniversityWWDLWWLWW
Far Eastern UniversityWDWWWWLWW
Kaya–IloiloWLWWWWDWW
Manila DiggerWWWWWLDWW
Manila NomadsLDWLWDWLL
Stallion LagunaLLLLLLLLL
TuloyWWWLLWLWL
University of Santo TomasLLLWLDLLW
University of the PhilippinesLLDWLLWLW
Updated to match(es) played on September 16, 2023. Source: PFFWL
W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Results

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Club/Team AZR DLS FEU KAY MDG NOM STA TLY UST UPD
Azzurri 0–5 1–8 0–3 4–0
De La Salle University 7–0 2–2 2–6 4–1 5–0
Far Eastern University 4–0 10–0 9–0 3–1
Kaya–Iloilo 2–1 0–0 4–0 15–0 5–0
Manila Digger 1–5 1–0 5–1 8–0 5–0
Manila Nomads 3–0 0–1 2–0 1–1 1–1
Stallion Laguna 0–4 0–7 1–6 0–4
Tuloy 7–0 1–5 0–4 1–4
University of Santo Tomas 4–1 0–1 5–2 2–6
University of the Philippines 1–0 0–1 0–4 0–7 3–2
Updated to match(es) played on September 16, 2023. Source: PFFWL
Legend: Blue = left column team win; Yellow = draw; Red = top row team win.

Knockout rounds

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The top four teams from the single round robin qualified and are seeded for the Knockout Semifinals. The 2nd and 3rd ranked teams are seeded in the first semifinals while the 1st and 4th ranked teams were seeded in the second semifinals.

Bracket

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Semi-finals Final
      
1 Kaya 2
4 De La Salle University 1
1 Kaya 1
3 Manila Digger 0
2 Far Eastern University 0 (4)
3 Manila Digger 0 (5) Third place
4 De La Salle University 1
2 Far Eastern University 2

Semi-finals

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Far Eastern University0–0 (a.e.t.)Manila Digger
Report
Penalties
  • Janly Fontamillas soccer ball with red X
  • Erma Balacua soccer ball with check mark
  • Dionesa Tolentin soccer ball with check mark
  • Jonela Albino soccer ball with check mark
  • Kyla Marie Doctora soccer ball with red X
3–4
  • soccer ball with check mark Roselle Marie Lecera
  • soccer ball with check mark Mea Bernal
  • soccer ball with red X Karen Mae Alora
  • soccer ball with check mark Princess Caparida
  • soccer ball with check mark Hannah Faith Pachejo
Referee: Jesus Abogado (Philippines)
Kaya2–1De La Salle University
Report
Referee: Krizmark Nañola (Philippines)

Third place

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De La Salle University1–2Far Eastern University
Referee: Chrismel Cayabyab (Philippines)

Finals

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Kaya won through Sheen Nicole Ramores' lone goal in the 86th minute.[12] Kaya became the first ever club team to win the PFF Women's League, with the last editions clinched by collegiate side De La Salle.[13]

In mid-2024, Kaya would be invited to participate in the 2024–25 AFC Women's Champions League. They qualified directly for the group stage of the competition proper by virtue of the Philippines' member= association rankings (seventh).[14]

Kaya1–0Manila Digger
Referee: Jesus Abogado (Philippines)

Season statistics

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Scoring

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Top goalscorers

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As of November 11, 2023
  Team eliminated / inactive for this round.
Rank Player Team R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 SF   3P     F   Total
1 Philippines Isabella Bandoja Tuloy 3 3 4 1 4 3 1 19
Philippines Angelica Teves De La Salle University 5 4 2 1 2 2 1 1 1
3 Philippines Dionesa Tolentin Far Eastern University 2 1 3 1 1 4 2 1 15
4 Philippines Shelah Mae Cadag Kaya 1 1 1 1 4 2 1 11
Ghana Candida Quarshie Manila Digger 2 5 1 2 10
6 Philippines Camille Rodriguez Kaya 1 1 1 4 7
Philippines Hazel Lustan Kaya 1 1 1 1 2 1
8 Philippines Alisha del Campo De La Salle University 2 2 1 5
Philippines Regine Rebosura Far Eastern University 1 1 2 1
Philippines Rocelle Lecera Manila Digger 1 1 1 2

Own goals

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As of November 11, 2023
Rank Player Club Own
goals
1 Philippines Sabrina Nierras Stallion Laguna 1
Philippines Ricca Joyce Vibal

Hat-tricks

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As of November 11, 2023
Player Club Result Against Date
Philippines Isabella Bandoja Tuloy 7–0 (A) University of the Philippines 24 June 2023
Philippines Angelica Teves5 De La Salle University 7–0 (H) Azzurri 1 July 2023
Philippines Isabella Bandoja Tuloy 6–1 (A) Stallion Laguna
Philippines Angelica Teves4 De La Salle University 7–0 (H) University of Santo Tomas 10 July 2023
Philippines Isabella Bandoja4 Tuloy 6–2 (A) University of Santo Tomas 15 July 2023
Philippines Dionesa Tolentin Far Eastern University 5–1 (A) Tuloy 22 July 2023
Ghana Candida Quarshie5 Manila Digger 5–1 (H) Manila Nomads 29 July 2023
Philippines Isabella Bandoja4 Tuloy 6–2 (A) De La Salle University 19 August 2023
Philippines Dionesa Tolentin4 Far Eastern University 5–1 (H) Stallion Laguna
Philippines Shelah Mae Cadag4 Kaya-Iloilo 8–1 (A) Azzurri 03 September 2023
Philippines Isabella Bandoja Tuloy 7–0 (H) Azzurri 9 September 2023
Philippines Camille Rodriguez4 Kaya-Iloilo 15–0 (H) Stallion Laguna 16 September 2023
Note

(H) – Home ; (A) – Away

4 Player scored four goals
5 Player scored five goals

Clean sheets

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As of November 11, 2023
Rank Player Club Goals
1 Philippines Kyla Regalado Manila Digger 4
Philippines Yasmin Elauria Far Eastern University
3 Philippines Jessica Pido De La Salle University 3
Ghana Ayishatu Simpson Manila Digger
Philippines Inna Palacios Kaya–Iloilo
5 Philippines Mykaella Abeto Tuloy 2
Philippines Hazel Romina Arce Manila Nomads
Philippines Khryss Dacanay Kaya–Iloilo
Philippines Eunice Roxanne Eduave University of the Philippines
Philippines Jessa May Lehayan Far Eastern University

Season Statistics includes knockout rounds.

Awards

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The following awards were given at the conclusion of the tournament.[15]

Award Winner Club
Most Valuable Player Philippines Shelah Mae Cadag Kaya–Iloilo
Golden Boot Philippines Isabella Bandoja Tuloy
Philippines Angelica Teves De La Salle University
Best Goalkeeper Ghana Ayishatu Simpson Manila Digger
Best Defender Philippines Jonella Albino Far Eastern University
Best Midfielder Philippines Charisa Lemoran Kaya–Iloilo
Fairplay Award Manila Nomads

References

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  5. ^ "Coke backs PFF Women's League". BusinessMirror. 30 July 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  6. ^ "La Salle, Kaya clinches knockout spot in PFF Women's League". Philippine Football Federation. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  7. ^ "Tuloy, Manila Digger open PFF Women's League with wins". Philippine Football Federation. 26 June 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
  8. ^ a b Montayre, Mia (30 June 2023). "PFFWL: Tuloy romps UP; Manila Diggers stun UST". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
  9. ^ "Kaya, FEU secure top two spots". Philippine Football Federation. 17 September 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  10. ^ "Manila Digger advances to final after edging FEU in penalties". Philippine Football Federation. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  11. ^ a b c Montayre, Mia (15 July 2023). "PFFWL: Manila Digger shoots to the top". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  12. ^ Terrado, Reuben (12 November 2023). "Kaya FC-Iloilo captures 2023 PFF Women's League title". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  13. ^ Payo, Jasmine (11 November 2023). "Numero uno: Kaya FC claims first PFF Women's League title". Rappler. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  14. ^ "Kaya to join 1st AFC Women's Champions League". Dugout Philippines. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  15. ^ "Kaya FC-Iloilo crowned PFF Women's League champions – The Philippine Football Federation". Philippine Football Federation. 12 November 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2023.