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2023 PFF Women's League

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]

PFF Women's League
Season2023
DatesJune 24 – November 11
ChampionsKaya–Iloilo
1st title
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.

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.

 
The PFF National Training Center will serve as the primary venue.
Team Head coach Captain Kit manufacturer Shirt partners
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
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 edit

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 edit

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 edit

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 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

All times are in Philippine Standard Time (UTC+8)

Far Eastern University vs Manila Digger (2nd vs 3rd) edit

Far Eastern University0–0 (a.e.t.)Manila Digger
Report
Penalties
  • Janly Fontamillas  
  • Erma Balacua  
  • Dionesa Tolentin  
  • Jonela Albino  
  • Kyla Marie Doctora  
 3–4
  •   Roselle Marie Lecera
  •   Mea Bernal
  •   Karen Mae Alora
  •   Princess Caparida
  •   Hannah Faith Pachejo
Referee: Jesus Abogado (Philippines)

Kaya vs De La Salle University (1st vs 4th) edit

Kaya2–1De La Salle University
 Report
Referee: Krizmark Nañola (Philippines)

Third place edit

All times are in Philippine Standard Time (UTC+8)

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

Finals edit

Kaya and Manila Digger will dispute the title in the final.[12] Kaya won through Sheen Nicole Ramores' lone goal in the 86th minute.[13] Kaya became the first ever club team to win the PFF Women's League, with the last editions clinched by collegiate sides, De La Salle.[14]

All times are in Philippine Standard Time (UTC+8)

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

Season statistics edit

Scoring edit

Top goalscorers edit

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   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
1   Sabrina Nierras Stallion Laguna 1
  Ricca Joyce Vibal

Hat-tricks edit

As of November 11, 2023
Player Club Result Against Date
  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
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
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 edit

  1. ^ a b Basco, Karl Cedrick (22 June 2023). "FEU out to defend title in PFF Women's League". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Terrado, Jonas (9 October 2023). "Kaya sets up PFF Women's League title match with Manila Digger". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  4. ^ 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.
  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, Jonas (11 November 2023). "Kaya and Long, Manila Digger dispute PFF crown". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  13. ^ Terrado, Reuben (12 November 2023). "Kaya FC-Iloilo captures 2023 PFF Women's League title". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  14. ^ Payo, Jasmine (11 November 2023). "Numero uno: Kaya FC claims first PFF Women's League title". Rappler. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  15. ^ "Kaya FC-Iloilo crowned PFF Women's League champions – The Philippine Football Federation". Philippine Football Federation. 12 November 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
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