USJ-R faces USPF in Cesafi finals

From http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/usj-r-faces-uspf-cesafi-f%E2%80%99ball-finals

DEFENDING champions University of San Jose- Recoletos (USJR) wasn’t in its usual dominant form but it still won, 1-0 against the University of the Visayas (UV) in the semifinal round of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. at the Aboitiz Sports Field yesterday.

After a scoreless first half USJ-R had two chances to score in the second but missed—a header that was way off and free kick that hit the bar.

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However, USJ-R delivered in its third attempt. Robert Mamac penetrated from the left side and connected with Jiffer Siaboc for a header in the 69th.

UV still had ample time to equalize but it couldn’t hit the mark.

Despite the win, USJ-R coach Mario Ugarte wasn’t impressed by his team’s performance.

“Their performance was not too well. They weren’t passing the way they did but the important thing is they won,” Ugarte told Sun.Star Cebu “They should improve their passing and shooting because they missed easy shots,” he added.

On the other hand, No.2 seeded University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) earned a trip to the finals after defeating University of San Carlos (USC), 2-1.

Don Marnil Vilario drew first blood as he scored a goal in the 27th minute.

USC’s Kyle Soriano scored in the 87th minute but two minutes later, Villario answered with the game winner.

Comments

Ark said…
dumot na daan sa mga teams ,dumot pa jud sa mga provincial players of both teams. There are players in USPF who are from Cagayan de Oro while USJR have players from Iligan City. And they have their own grudges way back from their provinces. Its gonna be a good one.
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