Davao Aguilas FC and Stallion Laguna FC commenced their campaigns in the Philippines Football League, aiming for victories against Loyola Palawan FC and Maharlika Taguig FC, respectively. Both teams express their ambitions to improve their standings and secure qualifications for international competitions this season.
The Philippines Football League (PFL) commenced its new season on Saturday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium with both Davao Aguilas FC and Stallion Laguna FC eager to secure victories against their opponents. The Davao Aguilas are set to compete against Loyola Palawan FC at 4 p.m., under the guidance of head coach Abel Ruzgal, who is optimistic about the squad’s potential this season, especially with the return of players Troy Limbo and Paolo Bugas. Coach Ruzgal emphasized that the team is well-prepared and recognizes the challenges posed by competing teams, stating, “Our mindset is we prepare against really difficult teams. That’s our mindset because we know other teams are also preparing.” He further reinforced the ambition of the team, remarking, “We all want to win this.” On the other hand, Stallion Laguna FC will face Maharlika Taguig FC at 7 p.m. Defender Matt Nierras expressed the team’s resolve to improve upon their previous season’s performance, in which they finished third with an 11-2-9 record. Nierras articulated the team’s goals for the upcoming season, aspiring not only to secure a position within the top two of the league but also to qualify for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League 2, stating, “We want to get back to winning and we want to get back to representing the country in the AFC Champions League 2.” He acknowledged the collective nature of football, emphasizing teamwork with the comment, “It’s always going to be a team sport. One guy might score the goal but the pass might come from five different people.”
The Philippines Football League is the premier professional football league in the Philippines, featuring various clubs competing for top honors. The league’s structure emphasizes competitiveness and development, with each season presenting new challenges and opportunities for teams to improve their standings and aspirations, such as qualifying for international competitions like the AFC Champions League. Davao Aguilas FC was established recently in 2017 and has quickly emerged as a competitive entity, while Stallion Laguna FC aims to enhance their performance after a respectable previous season.
The opening matches of the PFL highlight the aspirations of both Davao Aguilas FC and Stallion Laguna FC as they seek to commence the season with victories. Davao Aguilas aims for a strong start under Coach Ruzgal’s leadership, whereas Stallion Laguna sets ambitious goals to improve on last season’s success and pursue international competition qualification. With determination from both sides, the league is poised for an exciting season ahead.
Original Source: tribune.net.ph
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