2018 Philippines Football League

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Philippines Football League
Season2018
DatesMarch 3 – August 25, 2018
Champions Ceres–Negros
2nd title
AFC Champions League Ceres–Negros
Matches played75
Goals scored289 (3.85 per match)
Top goalscorer Robert Lopez Mendy
(18 goals)
Best goalkeeper Toni Doblas
(7 clean sheets)
Biggest home win Ceres–Negros 7–1 Global Cebu
(July 21)
Kaya–Iloilo 6–0 Global Cebu
(August 11)
Biggest away win Global Cebu 1–11 JPV Marikina
(August 1)
Highest scoring Global Cebu 1–11 JPV Marikina
(August 1)
Longest winning run Ceres–Negros (April 4 – May 12)
(5 matches)
Longest unbeaten run Ceres–Negros (May 23 – June 20)
Stallion Laguna (July 14 – Aug 25)
(8 matches)
Longest winless run Global Cebu (May 27 – Aug 25)
(17 matches)
Longest losing run Global Cebu (July 21 – Aug 25)
(13 matches)
Highest attendance4,681
Ceres–Negros 2–1 Kaya-Iloilo
(April 4)
Lowest attendance0 (Behind closed doors)
JPV Marikina 1–4 Ceres–Negros
(April 28)
← 2017
2019 →
All statistics correct as of August 30, 2018.

The 2018 Philippines Football League was the second season of the Philippines Football League (PFL), the professional football league of the Philippines. The season started on March 3 and concluded on August 25. [1] [2] The league was contested by six teams from last season's eight, after Meralco Manila and Ilocos United withdrew before the season began.

Contents

Ceres–Negros won their second consecutive league title on July 25 with three matches to spare. [3]

Due to several issues with the league—such as the expensive home-and-away format as well as the lack of sponsors and TV coverage—the PFL was abolished after the 2018 season and was replaced by the Philippine Premier League. [4] However, the Philippine Premier League also had numerous issues and was folded after only a single match day. The PFL was then renewed for a third season in 2019.

Changes from 2017

For this season, the league discontinued the play-off final, or the Final Series due to the introduction of the Copa Paulino Alcantara, the domestic cup tournament which was held after the league season. [1] Thus, the PFL became a pure quintuple round-robin tournament where each club played the others five times—each club playing 25 games.

Teams

The eight clubs which participated in the inaugural season were granted license to partake in the 2018 season by November 2017. [5] However, on January 8, 2018, FC Meralco Manila ceased operations in the senior club level [6] and on January 18 Ilocos United F.C. announced their withdrawal from the league leaving only 6 teams for the 2018 season.

Stadiums and locations

On February 6, 2018, Kaya F.C. transferred from Makati to Iloilo. [7]

Personnel and kits

TeamHead coachCaptainKit manufacturerSponsors
Ceres–Negros Flag of Serbia.svg Risto Vidaković Flag of the Philippines.svg Martin Steuble Flag of Germany.svg Adidas Ceres Liner
Davao Aguilas Flag of the Philippines.svg Melchor Anzures Flag of the Philippines.svg Phil Younghusband Made by club San Miguel Corporation, Tapa King
Global Cebu Flag of Serbia.svg Dragutin Stević-Ranković Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Darryl Roberts Flag of the Philippines.svg LGR TrackMate
JPV Marikina Flag of the Philippines.svg Dan Padernal Flag of Japan.svg Atsushi Shimono Flag of the Philippines.svg LGR JK Mart, BranchForth, Santouka Ramen
Kaya FC–Iloilo Flag of the Philippines.svg Noel Marcaida Flag of the Philippines.svg Miguel Tanton Flag of the Philippines.svg LGR LBC, Fitness First
Stallion Laguna Flag of the Philippines.svg Ernest Nierras Flag of the Philippines.svg Ruben Doctora Flag of the Philippines.svg NixáreGiligan's Restaurant

Coaching changes

TeamOutgoing coachManner of departureDate of vacancyPosition in tableIncoming coachDate of appointment
Global Cebu Flag of Singapore.svg Akbar Nawas End of ContractJanuary 11, 2018 [9] Pre-season Flag of the Philippines.svg Marjo Allado (interim)January 11, 2018
Davao Aguilas Flag of the Philippines.svg Marlon Maro ResignedMay 29, 2018 [10] 3rd Flag of the Philippines.svg Melchor AnzuresMay 29, 2018 [10]
Global Cebu Flag of the Philippines.svg Marjo Allado (interim)ResignedAugust 4, 2018 [11] 6th Flag of Serbia.svg Dragutin Stević-Ranković August 18, 2018 [12]

Foreign players

A maximum of four foreigners are allowed per club which follows the Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) '3+1 rule'; three players of any nationality and a fourth coming from an AFC member nation.

Players name in bold indicates the player was registered during the mid-season transfer window.

ClubPlayersFormer Players 1
Ceres–Negros Flag of Spain.svg Toni Doblas [13] Flag of Spain.svg Bienvenido Marañón [14] Flag of Australia (converted).svg Blake Powell Flag of Spain.svg Súper [14] Flag of Japan.svg Takumi Uesato
Davao Aguilas Flag of South Korea.svg Kim Sungmin [15] Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Brad McDonald 2 3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tahj Minniecon Flag of Brazil.svg Wesley dos Santos [16] Flag of Japan.svg Takashi Odawara [15]
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Harry Sawyer
Flag of Brazil.svg Diego Alves [17]
Global Cebu Flag of South Korea.svg Lee Jeong-min [15] Flag of England.svg Adam Mitter [18] Flag of Serbia.svg Milan Nikolić [18] Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Darryl Roberts [19] Flag of Spain.svg Rufo Sánchez [20]
Flag of Brazil.svg Wesley dos Santos [16] [21]
JPV Marikina Flag of Japan.svg Keigo Moriyasu [22] [23] Flag of Japan.svg Atsushi Shimono [23] Flag of Japan.svg Tsubasa Suzuki [23] Flag of Japan.svg Takumi Uesato Flag of Japan.svg Ryuki Kozawa [23]
Kaya–Iloilo Flag of Cameroon.svg Serge Kaole Flag of Senegal.svg Robert Lopez Mendy [24] Flag of Japan.svg Masanari Omura [24] Flag of Ghana.svg Alfred Osei Flag of Ghana.svg Jordan Mintah [24]
Stallion Laguna Flag of South Korea.svg Ko Kyung-joon [25] Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Carlo Polli Flag of Senegal.svg Abou Sy Flag of South Korea.svg Yu Sung-Na Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Gabriele Mascazzini [25]
Flag of Japan.svg Ken Kensei [25]
Foreign players by confederation
AFC Flag of Japan.svg  Japan (5), Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea (4), Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 3 (2)
CAF Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana (1), Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal (2), Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon (1)
CONCACAF Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago (1)
CONMEBOL Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil (1)
OFC Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea 3 (1)
UEFA Flag of Spain.svg  Spain (3), Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland (1), Flag of Serbia.svg  Serbia (1), Flag of England.svg  England (1)

League table

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Ceres–Negros (C)2519336625+4160Qualification for the
AFC Champions League Preliminary Round 1
or AFC Cup Group Stage
2 Kaya–Iloilo 2515465832+2649
3 Davao Aguilas 2511685239+1339
4 Stallion Laguna 25123104945+436 [lower-alpha 1]
5 JPV Marikina 2572164663−1720 [lower-alpha 2]
6 Global Cebu 2512221885−675
Source: Philippines Football League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal Difference; 3) Goals Scored
(C) Champions
Notes:
  1. ↑ Three points were deducted from Stallion Laguna due to the club's failure to comply with Liga Futbol Inc. Disciplinary Committee’s Decision No. 010318DC03. [26]
  2. ↑ Three points were deducted from JPV Marikina due to the club's failure to comply with Liga Futbol Inc. Disciplinary Committee’s Decision No. 010318DC02. [27]

Positions by round

Team ╲ Round12345678910111213141516171819202122232425
Ceres–Negros 1111111111111111111111111
Kaya–Iloilo 3544332222222222222222222
Davao Aguilas 3332223333444333333344333
Stallion Laguna 5465544444333444444433444
JPV Marikina 1223455555555555555555555
Global Cebu 5656666666666666666666666
AFC Champions League Preliminary Round/AFC Cup Group Stage
Updated to match(es) played on August 30, 2018. Source: Philippines Football League

Results by round

Team ╲ Round12345678910111213141516171819202122232425
Ceres–Negros WWWWWLWWWDWDWWLWWDWWWWLWW
Davao Aguilas DWDWWLLWLLLLWWWLDLDWDWWWD
Global Cebu LLDLLLWLLLLDLLLLLLLLLLLLL
JPV Marikina WWLLLLLLLWDLLLWLDLLWWLWLL
Kaya–Iloilo DLWLWWWWWLWDLWWWDLLWWWDWW
Stallion Laguna LWLWLWWLLWWLWLLLWWDWWWDDL
Updated to match(es) played on August 30, 2018. Source: Philippines Football League
W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Results

The six clubs will play each other in two rounds of home and away matches. The final round hosting will be via drawing of lots. 75 league matches will be played in total. [1]

Season statistics

Scoring

Top goalscorers

As of August 30, 2018
RankPlayerClubGoals
1 Flag of Senegal.svg Robert Lopez Mendy Kaya–Iloilo18
2 Flag of Spain.svg Bienvenido Marañón Ceres–Negros15
3 Flag of the Philippines.svg Phil Younghusband Davao Aguilas13
4 Flag of Japan.svg Keigo Moriyasu JPV Marikina11
5 Flag of the Philippines.svg James Younghusband Davao Aguilas10
6 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jovin Bedic Kaya–Iloilo9
Flag of the Philippines.svg Mike Ott Ceres–Negros
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Carlo Polli Stallion Laguna
9 Flag of the Philippines.svg J BaguioroJPV Marikina8
Flag of the Philippines.svg Jesus Melliza Stallion Laguna
Flag of South Korea.svg Kim Sung-Min Davao Aguilas

Top assists

As of August 30, 2018
RankPlayerClubAssists
1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Phil Younghusband Davao Aguilas13
2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Mike Ott Ceres–Negros11
3 Flag of the Philippines.svg Miguel Tanton Kaya–Iloilo10
4 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jovin Bedic Kaya–Iloilo9
Flag of the Philippines.svg Manny Ott Ceres–Negros
6 Flag of the Philippines.svg Matthew Hartmann Davao Aguilas8
Flag of the Philippines.svg Jesus Melliza Stallion Laguna
Flag of Japan.svg Keigo Moriyasu JPV Marikina
9 Flag of Senegal.svg Robert Lopez Mendy Kaya–Iloilo6
10 Flag of the Philippines.svg Fitch Arboleda Stallion Laguna5
Flag of the Philippines.svg Tyler Matas Davao Aguilas
Flag of the Philippines.svg OJ Porteria Ceres–Negros
Flag of the Philippines.svg Patrick Reichelt Ceres–Negros
Flag of the Philippines.svg Stephan Schröck Ceres–Negros
Flag of the Philippines.svg James Younghusband Davao Aguilas

Own goals

As of August 22, 2018
RankPlayerClubOwn
goals
1 Flag of the Philippines.svg Terence Linatoc Stallion Laguna1
Flag of Japan.svg Tsubasa SuzukiJPV Marikina
Flag of the Philippines.svg Reynald VillarealStallion Laguna
Flag of South Korea.svg Ko Kyung-joon Stallion Laguna

Hat-tricks

As of August 22, 2018
PlayerClubResultAgainstDateRef
Flag of Ghana.svg Jordan Mintah Kaya–Iloilo4–1 (A)JPV MarikinaMay 5, 2018 [28]
Flag of Senegal.svg Robert Lopez Mendy Kaya–Iloilo4–2 (H)Davao AguilasMay 20, 2018 [29]
Flag of Senegal.svg Robert Lopez Mendy Kaya–Iloilo4–2 (H)JPV MarikinaJune 27, 2018 [30]
Flag of the Philippines.svg Jovin Bedic Kaya–Iloilo4–2 (H)Stallion LagunaJuly 4, 2018 [31]
Flag of Spain.svg Bienvenido Marañón Ceres–Negros6–1 (H)Global CebuJuly 25, 2018 [32]
Flag of Japan.svg Keigo MoriyasuJPV Marikina11–1 (A)Global CebuAugust 1, 2018 [33]
Flag of the Philippines.svg Jay Baguioro
Note

(H) – Home ; (A) – Away

Clean sheets

As of August 29, 2018
RankPlayerClubClean
sheets
1 Flag of Spain.svg Toni Doblas Ceres–Negros7
2 Flag of the Philippines.svg Nathanael Villanueva Kaya–Iloilo4
3 Flag of the Philippines.svg Patrick Deyto Davao Aguilas3
4 Flag of the Philippines.svg Ronilo Bayan Jr.Davao Aguilas2
Flag of the Philippines.svg Nick O'Donnell Davao Aguilas
Flag of the Philippines.svg Felipe TripulcaStallion Laguna
7 Flag of the Philippines.svg Zach BanzonKaya–Iloilo1
Flag of the Philippines.svg Ref CuaresmaKaya–Iloilo
Flag of the Philippines.svg Nelson GasicJPV Marikina
Flag of the Philippines.svg Hayeson PepitoStallion Laguna
Flag of the Philippines.svg Benito RosaliaStallion Laguna

Discipline

Red cards

As of August 23, 2018
RankPlayerClubRed Cards
1 Flag of Ghana.svg Alfred OseiKaya–Iloilo2
Flag of the Philippines.svg Omid Nazari Ceres–Negros
Flag of Senegal.svg Robert Lopez Mendy Kaya–Iloilo
4 Flag of Spain.svg Rufo Sanchez Global Cebu1
Flag of the Philippines.svg Dennis Villanueva Davao Aguilas
Flag of the Philippines.svg Adam Reed Davao Aguilas
Flag of the Philippines.svg Jason CordovaStallion Laguna
Flag of the Philippines.svg Camelo Tacusalme Kaya–Iloilo
Flag of the Philippines.svg Robert CañedoJPV Marikina
Flag of the Philippines.svg Shirmar FelongcoKaya–Iloilo
Flag of the Philippines.svg Angelo MarasiganGlobal Cebu
Flag of the Philippines.svg OJ Porteria Ceres–Negros
Flag of the Philippines.svg Louie Casas Ceres–Negros
Flag of the Philippines.svg Mike Ott Ceres–Negros
Flag of Serbia.svg Milan NikolićGlobal Cebu

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