Courtesy: Manila Standard Today


Malayan Colleges Laguna is football king

August 16, 2012

Malayan Colleges Laguna emerged victorious in the first inter-school Futsal Tournament- College Men Division, organized by Pilipinas Futsal Association, after beating Rizal Technological University in their recent final match at the Emilio Aguinaldo College gymnasium.

The MCL Football Club defeated RTU in a penalty shoot-out, 3-0, after the game ended in a 2-2 draw. MCL’s Cesar Enerec Bañez delivered the penalty kick to give his team its first championship.

It was a head-to-head battle between MCL and RTU until the MCL team rallied in the second half, led by co-captains John Paul Raño and Bañez, goalkeeper Justin Averilla, forward Lawrence Gatasi and midfielder Mark Henry Endaya

Averilla said he and his team were overwhelmed by the support coming from the MCL community.

“It was overwhelming to see our professors, deans and our fellow students watching the game and cheering us on. We were able to prove that there is a strong and capable football team from Southern Luzon,” he said.

Averilla was declared best goalkeeper, while Gatasi was given the golden boot award for recording the most number of goals.

Other team members were subkeeper Joseph Carlo Dela Cruz, Lyndon Gatasi, Recson Regado, Kevin Sore, Jun Mojica, Geoffrey Nadiri, Mark Talibsao and Mark Ligo. The team is headed and managed by Prof Ma. Aleth S. Mendoza.

Engr. Raymond B. Monterey, head of MCL’s Center for Student Activities and Discipline and director of the Office for Student Services, said the school is proud of the team following their victory.

“The members of the MCL Football Club have been persistent to compete for the love of the game. Even in the absence of a professional coach, they were able to emerge victors with a mix of skill, tenacity and guile. Their performance in the recent 1st PFA Futsal Cup is a sheer manifestation of motivation and determination,” Engr. Monterey said.

Engr. Dodjie S. Maestrecampo, MCL’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, congratulated the members of MCL’s football team, saying they brought honor to the school. He said they inspired the entire MCL community, especially their fellow students.




Posted by Luca Ranocchiari --> luca.ranocchiari@futsalplanet.com