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December 14, 2008
Army FC first FPL champions, won over Giligan’s
Army booters bag crown
By Cedelf P. Tupas
Philippine Daily Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines-Army attacked in numbers and blanked Giligan’s, 2-0, last night to claim the first Filipino Premiere League title at the PhilSports pitch in Pasig City.
Ricardo Becite and substitute Vestal Romano rewarded the Armymen’s hard work with goals.
Becite struck a sublime 25-yard free kick that left Giligan’s keeper Jaypee Coopera rooted on his spot in the 30th minute.
“We dominated the game because we loaded up on the attacking third,” said Army coach Richard Cain, whose team finished the tournament undefeated. “The key was Becite and (Roel) Gener’s control of midfield. We’re happy to be the first FPL champions.”
Army almost doubled the advantage at the stroke of halftime when Relan Bretania was picked out by a Gener through ball, but Coopera was up to the task this time to palm away the effort.
Giligan’s, boosted by reinforcements Francis Gustilo, Joel Ballo-Allo and former national team defender Jason Cordova, came out of the break with renewed confidence but Ruben Doctora, the league’s top forward, was let down by Philip Caballero.
Under pressure from Caballero, Doctora drifted into the box to get on the end of a Glester Sobremisana cross only for him to disappointly scuff his shot wide in the 60th minute.
With Wilson De la Cruz marauding down the left, Army created two more chances with Romano finally ending Giligan’s resistance in the 76th minute.
Earlier, Pasargad beat Mendiola, 2-0, to end up third.
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December 12, 2008
The Finals Match between Giligan’s versus Army FC is on December 14!
The first FPL Championship match between Giligan’s and Army FC has been moved on Sunday, December 14, still at Ultra.
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December 8, 2008
Semi-Finals Results – Dec 6, 2008
Army FC 3 – 1 Pasargad
Goalscorers:
LEYBLE, Richard (Pasargad)- 49′
GENER, Roel (Army) – 52′
—-EXTRA TIME—-
BRETANA, Relan (A)- 114′
MARGARSE, Nestorio (A) – 118′
Mendiola United 1 – 2 Giligans
Goalscorers:
ORCULLO, Jerome (Mendiola) – 14′
PALMES, Raymark (Giligans) – 57′
TONOG, Jezurel (G) – 69′
