Mizuno Cup
The Mizuno Cup just ended, with only a few surprises.
The two day festival, with a 136 teams, offered a glimpse to the new season, with the participation of most of the schools in the age group.
On the second day, the thieves 'stole the limelight'.
I know you have your piece and all. That's why, I'll try to write, to the best of my what I can recall and what I know, per division.
If you guys have photos you want published here, just email me.
The two day festival, with a 136 teams, offered a glimpse to the new season, with the participation of most of the schools in the age group.
On the second day, the thieves 'stole the limelight'.
I know you have your piece and all. That's why, I'll try to write, to the best of my what I can recall and what I know, per division.
If you guys have photos you want published here, just email me.
Comments
1. Bright Academy and CIC-Mandaue showed how improved they are. they showed aggressiveness and were clearly hungrier than most teams. players of both teams also showed a lot of restraint and poise when push came to shove when they played against more established rivals and i was particulary impressed with that attitude. i am looking forward to how both teams will perform in full sided games. they showed they are more than competent in 7 a side so i hope they will be competitive in 11 a side too.
2. Paref Springdale will be the team to beat in P17 and P15. if there will be a P14 or U14 tournament they will also be favorites. their players have matured well and playing together for several years definitely works to their advantage. their bench won't be a big problem since it is their tactic to pick up the better players from the lower divisions to firm up their lineup.
3. CIS will compete and may collect 2-3 championships. their bench will be their weakness but i'm certain they will have players available come game time. with Toledo, Dexter and Fegidero in their coaching staff, they will have the advantage in training and tactics.
4. DBC teams looked sluggish in the festival but it is certain they can shake off the rust. they have a problem in coaching - too many players and teams too little coaches - but it is situation that could be easily solved. many of their players are small for their age but see them perform in a bigger field where skills can offset any size disadvantage.
5. Sacred Heart will give stiff competition. the Ramos brothers brought their "in your face" type of play and it showed at the Mizuno Cup. the boys are tall and fast and better finishing will give them better results.
6. San Roque FC and Inter Cebu FC, the two community-based clubs won't be sitting ducks. they have competent trainors (in the part of San Roque) and an experienced and patient coach (in the person of manfred). their younger players will make a splash and i won't be surprised if the consistently barge into the semifinals.