2023 PFF Women's League
Season | 2023 |
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Dates | June 24 – November 11 |
Champions | Kaya–Iloilo 1st title |
Champions League | Kaya–Iloilo |
Matches played | 49 |
Goals scored | 230 (4.69 per match) |
Top goalscorer | Isabella Bandoja Angelica Teves(19 goals) |
Best goalkeeper | Kyla Regalado Yasmin Elauria (4 clean sheets) |
Highest scoring | Kaya FC-Iloilo 15–0 Stallion-Laguna FC |
Longest winning run | Manila Digger (5 matches) |
Longest unbeaten run | Kaya FC-Iloilo (7 matches) |
Longest winless run | Stallion Laguna FC (9 matches) |
Longest losing run | Stallion Laguna FC (9 matches) |
← 2019–20
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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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.
Team | Head coach | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt partners |
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Azzurri | Solomon Valerio | Princess Cristobas | Chronos Athletics | Azzurri Sports Clinic |
De La Salle University | Alvin Ocampo | Bea Delos Reyes | Nike | Goody, NetGlobal Solutions, G-Shock |
Far Eastern University | Joseph Villarino | Dionesa Tolentin[11] | Hawk | Havaianas, Macbeth Footwear |
Kaya–Iloilo | Let Dimzon | Charisa Lemoran | LGR | LBC, ICanServe, Fitogether |
Manila Digger | Gerald Orcullo | Mea Bernal[8] | Kelme | Pacquiao 3 in 1 Coffee, Hayatt House |
Manila Nomads | Shane Cosgrove | Stacey Arthur[11] | Chronos Athletics | Q2 HR Solutions |
Stallion Laguna | Richard Leyble | Cutz Apparel | Giligan's Restaurant | |
Tuloy | Taketomo Suzuki | Tuloy Foundation | ||
University of the Philippines | Popoy Clarino | Cara Cachero[11] | Blaze | SMC Infrastructure, Victory Liner |
University of Santo Tomas | Geraldine Cabrera | Laurejane Piano | Blaze |
League table
[edit]Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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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 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal Difference; 3) Goals scored
Positions by round
[edit]Results by round
[edit]Results
[edit]Knockout rounds
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Far Eastern University | 0–0 (a.e.t.) | Manila Digger |
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Penalties | ||
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Kaya | 2–1 | De La Salle University |
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Third place
[edit]De La Salle University | 1–2 | Far Eastern University |
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Finals
[edit]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]
Kaya | 1–0 | Manila Digger |
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Season statistics
[edit]Scoring
[edit]Top goalscorers
[edit]- As of November 11, 2023
Rank | Player | Team | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | R6 | R7 | R8 | R9 | SF | 3P | F | Total |
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1 | Isabella Bandoja | Tuloy | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 19 | |||||
Angelica Teves | De La Salle University | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
3 | Dionesa Tolentin | Far Eastern University | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 | ||||
4 | Shelah Mae Cadag | Kaya | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11 | |||||
Candida Quarshie | Manila Digger | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 10 | |||||||||
6 | Camille Rodriguez | Kaya | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | ||||||||
Hazel Lustan | Kaya | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||
8 | Alisha del Campo | De La Salle University | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||
Regine Rebosura | Far Eastern University | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||
Rocelle Lecera | Manila Digger | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Own goals
[edit]- As of November 11, 2023
Rank | Player | Club | Own goals |
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1 | Sabrina Nierras | Stallion Laguna | 1 |
Ricca Joyce Vibal |
Hat-tricks
[edit]- As of November 11, 2023
Player | Club | Result | Against | Date |
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Isabella Bandoja | Tuloy | 7–0 (A) | University of the Philippines | 24 June 2023 |
Angelica Teves5 | De La Salle University | 7–0 (H) | Azzurri | 1 July 2023 |
Isabella Bandoja | Tuloy | 6–1 (A) | Stallion Laguna | |
Angelica Teves4 | De La Salle University | 7–0 (H) | University of Santo Tomas | 10 July 2023 |
Isabella Bandoja4 | Tuloy | 6–2 (A) | University of Santo Tomas | 15 July 2023 |
Dionesa Tolentin | Far Eastern University | 5–1 (A) | Tuloy | 22 July 2023 |
Candida Quarshie5 | Manila Digger | 5–1 (H) | Manila Nomads | 29 July 2023 |
Isabella Bandoja4 | Tuloy | 6–2 (A) | De La Salle University | 19 August 2023 |
Dionesa Tolentin4 | Far Eastern University | 5–1 (H) | Stallion Laguna | |
Shelah Mae Cadag4 | Kaya-Iloilo | 8–1 (A) | Azzurri | 03 September 2023 |
Isabella Bandoja | Tuloy | 7–0 (H) | Azzurri | 9 September 2023 |
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
[edit]- As of November 11, 2023
Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
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1 | Kyla Regalado | Manila Digger | 4 |
Yasmin Elauria | Far Eastern University | ||
3 | Jessica Pido | De La Salle University | 3 |
Ayishatu Simpson | Manila Digger | ||
Inna Palacios | Kaya–Iloilo | ||
5 | Mykaella Abeto | Tuloy | 2 |
Hazel Romina Arce | Manila Nomads | ||
Khryss Dacanay | Kaya–Iloilo | ||
Eunice Roxanne Eduave | University of the Philippines | ||
Jessa May Lehayan | Far Eastern University |
Season Statistics includes knockout rounds.
Awards
[edit]The following awards were given at the conclusion of the tournament.[15]
Award | Winner | Club |
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Most Valuable Player | Shelah Mae Cadag | Kaya–Iloilo |
Golden Boot | Isabella Bandoja | Tuloy |
Angelica Teves | De La Salle University | |
Best Goalkeeper | Ayishatu Simpson | Manila Digger |
Best Defender | Jonella Albino | Far Eastern University |
Best Midfielder | Charisa Lemoran | Kaya–Iloilo |
Fairplay Award | Manila Nomads |
References
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- ^ a b Caniza, Annika (22 June 2023). "Here's What You Can Expect From The PFF Women's League". The Game. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
- ^ Terrado, Jonas (9 October 2023). "Kaya sets up PFF Women's League title match with Manila Digger". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ^ a b Montayre, Mia (10 October 2023). "New champion to be crowned in PFFWL as Kaya-Iloilo, Manila Digger forge title clash". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ^ "Coke backs PFF Women's League". BusinessMirror. 30 July 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "La Salle, Kaya clinches knockout spot in PFF Women's League". Philippine Football Federation. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ^ "Tuloy, Manila Digger open PFF Women's League with wins". Philippine Football Federation. 26 June 2023. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ a b Montayre, Mia (30 June 2023). "PFFWL: Tuloy romps UP; Manila Diggers stun UST". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
- ^ "Kaya, FEU secure top two spots". Philippine Football Federation. 17 September 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ^ "Manila Digger advances to final after edging FEU in penalties". Philippine Football Federation. 28 September 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ^ a b c Montayre, Mia (15 July 2023). "PFFWL: Manila Digger shoots to the top". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
- ^ Terrado, Reuben (12 November 2023). "Kaya FC-Iloilo captures 2023 PFF Women's League title". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ Payo, Jasmine (11 November 2023). "Numero uno: Kaya FC claims first PFF Women's League title". Rappler. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ "Kaya to join 1st AFC Women's Champions League". Dugout Philippines. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Kaya FC-Iloilo crowned PFF Women's League champions – The Philippine Football Federation". Philippine Football Federation. 12 November 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2023.