Sunday, August 26, 2007 CES-MLSDF, Pomeroy earn Mizuno titles
THE Canduman Elementary School-M. Lhuillier Sports Development Foundation (CES-MLSDF) and the Abellana National School-Pomeroy came up with steadier shots in the shootout to win their respective divisions in the Mintsports Shop Mizuno Cup at the Cebu City Sports Center.
Both teams defeated separate squads from Paref Springdale to rule their division.
In the Players 10 finals, CES-MLSDF’s Mark Joseph Pelizelda won a shootout of sorts with Enzo Ceniza to lead his team to a 2-0 win.
In regulation, Ceniza put Springdale on top with a lovely goal from the corner in the eighth minute.
However, just as Springdale was celebrating, Pelizelda equalized with a shot to the keeper straight from the kickoff.
After regulation, the match went to a shootout and Pelizelda converted his first shot, while Aldrich Pelenio and Ceniza both missed.
Final kick
John Cabuenas converted the final spot kick for CES-MLSDF to take the hard-earned win.
In the Boys 12 finals, Pomeroy was on the defensive most of the time as they faced a Springdale team who almost stood a head taller than them.
However, what they lacked in height they made up in speed.
The closest Springdale came to scoring was in the second minute with a long effort from Andone Ugarte, but his shot sailed just inches high.
In the shootout Ugarte missed while Kurt Ryan Arranguez connected for a 1-0 lead.
Keeper Joey Uy got Springdale back after stopping John Gomora, while Niko Villacin leveled the count.
However, Springdale missed their final shot, while Julius Cabigun connected for their thrilling win.
On the other hand, the San Roque Football Club ruled the Girls 12 division after topping the double-round robin elimination.
SRFC finished with three wins and a draw for 10 points, five clear of second placer Guiseppe, which posted a 1-2-1 win-draw-loss record.
After falling in two finals, Springdale earned a title in the Players 8 over Bright Academy, while the San Roque Royal United defeated Bright Academy B for the Players 6 crown.
Meanwhile, results in the other division were unavailable at press time.
Today, the Mizuno Cup will resume with the Boys and Girls 17 and 19-Under, the Men’s and Women’s Open and the 36-above contest. (ML)
