2023 in Philippine football

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Football in Philippines
Season 2023
Men's football
Philippines Football League Kaya–Iloilo
Copa Paulino Alcantara Kaya–Iloilo
Women's football
PFF Women's League Kaya–Iloilo
  2022 Flag of the Philippines.svg 2024  

The following article is a summary of the 2023 football season in the Philippines.

Contents

National teams

Men's senior

AFF Championship

January 2 Group Stage Philippines Flag of the Philippines.svg1–2Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia Manila, Philippines
20:30  UTC+8
  • Rasmussen Soccerball shade.svg83'
Report (AFFMEC)
Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
Referee: Ahmed Faisal Al Ali (Jordan)

Friendlies

March 24 Kuwait  Flag of Kuwait.svg2–0Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines Kuwait City, Kuwait
22:00  UTC+3
Report Stadium: Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium
Referee: Shukri Hussein Al Hunfush (Saudi Arabia)
March 28 Jordan  Flag of Jordan.svg4–0Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines Doha, Qatar
21:30  UTC+3
June 15 Philippines Flag of the Philippines.svg1–0Flag of Nepal.svg    Nepal Manila, Philippines
19:00  UTC+8 Gayoso Soccerball shade.svg49'Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 3,200
June 19 Philippines Flag of the Philippines.svg2–3Flag of Chinese Taipei (Olympics; 1986-2010).svg  Chinese Taipei Manila, Philippines
19:00  UTC+8
Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 3,758
Referee: Lê Vũ Linh (Vietnam)
September 8 Chinese Taipei  Flag of Chinese Taipei (Olympics; 1986-2010).svg1–1Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines Kaohsiung, Taiwan
19:00  UTC+8
  • Shao-Yu Pai Soccerball shade.svg90+4'
Stadium: Kaohsiung National Stadium
Referee: Lê Vũ Linh (Vietnam)
September 12 Philippines Flag of the Philippines.svg2–1Flag of Afghanistan (2013-2021).svg  Afghanistan Manila, Philippines
19:00  UTC+8 Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 2,137
October 17 Bahrain  Flag of Bahrain.svg1–0Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines Arad, Bahrain
19:00 UTC+3 Al-Khatal Soccerball shade.svg16'Stadium: Al Muharraq Stadium

FIFA World Cup qualification

November 16 Second round Philippines Flag of the Philippines.svg0–2Flag of Vietnam.svg  Vietnam Manila, Philippines
19:00 UTC+8 Report Nguyễn Văn Toàn Soccerball shade.svg16' Nguyễn Đình Bắc Soccerball shade.svg90+4'Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 10,378
Referee: Rustam Lutfullin (Uzbekistan)
November 21 Second round Philippines Flag of the Philippines.svg1–1Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia Manila, Philippines
19:00 UTC+8 Reichelt Soccerball shade.svg23' Report Saddil Soccerball shade.svg70'Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 9,880
Referee: Kim Jong-hyeok (South Korea)

Men's under-23

Southeast Asian Games

April 29 GS Indonesia  Flag of Indonesia.svg3–0Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh
16:00
Report Attendance: 14,500
Referee: Rowan Arumughan (India)
May 2 GS Philippines  Flag of the Philippines.svg1–1Flag of Cambodia.svg  Cambodia Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh
19:00
Report
Attendance: 30,118
Referee: Nazmi Nasaruddin (Malaysia)
May 4 GS Timor-Leste  Flag of East Timor.svg3–0Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Olympic Stadium, Phnom Penh
19:00
Report Attendance: 3,182
Referee: Qasim Al-Hatmi (Oman)
May 10 GS Philippines  Flag of the Philippines.svg0–1Flag of Myanmar.svg  Myanmar RSN Stadium, Phnom Penh
19:00 Report
  • Thet Hein Soe Soccerball shade.svg55'
Attendance: 432
Referee: Rowan Arumughan (India)

AFF U-23 Championship

August 18 GS Philippines  Flag of the Philippines.svg2–2Flag of Laos.svg  Laos Rayong, Thailand
16:00  UTC+7
Report
Stadium: Rayong Province Stadium
Attendance: 77
Referee: Songkran Bunmeekiart (Thailand)
August 22 GS Vietnam  Flag of Vietnam.svg1–0Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Rayong, Thailand
20:00  UTC+7 Report Stadium: Rayong Province Stadium
Attendance: 607
Referee: Hiroki Kasahara (Japan)

AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualification

September 6 Group H Thailand  Flag of Thailand.svg5-0Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Chonburi, Thailand
20:30  UTC+7 Stadium: Chonburi Stadium
September 9 Group H Philippines  Flag of the Philippines.svg0-4Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia Chonburi, Thailand
20:30  UTC+7 Stadium: Chonburi Stadium
September 12 Group H Bangladesh  Flag of Bangladesh.svg0-1Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Chonburi, Thailand
16:30  UTC+7 Stadium: Chonburi Stadium

Women's senior

FIFA Women's World Cup

The Philippines made its debut in the FIFA Women's World Cup, marking the first time a Philippine national football team of any gender or age level participated in the tournament. [1] The team played its first match against Switzerland and later earned its first Word Cup victory in a 1−0 win against co-host New Zealand. Sarina Bolden scored the winning goal in the 24th minute, marking the Philippines first goal in World Cup history. [2]

Group A
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland 312020+25Advance to knockout stage
2Flag of Norway.svg  Norway 311161+54
3Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand (H)31111104
4Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 31021873
Source: FIFA
(H) Hosts
July 21 GS Philippines Flag of the Philippines.svg0–2Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland Dunedin, New Zealand
17:00  UTC+12 Report
Stadium: Forsyth Barr Stadium
Attendance: 13,711
Referee: Vincentia Amedome (Togo)
July 25 GS New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg0–1Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines Wellington, New Zealand
17:30  UTC+12 Report Bolden Soccerball shade.svg24'Stadium: Wellington Regional Stadium
Referee: Katia García (Mexico)
July 30 GS Norway  Flag of Norway.svg6–0Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines Auckland, New Zealand
19:00  UTC+12
Stadium: Eden Park
Attendance: 34,697
Referee: Marie-Soleil Beaudoin (Canada)

Friendlies

February 15 Pinatar Cup Wales  Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg1–0Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain
20:30  UTC+1
Report Stadium: Pinatar Arena
Referee: Lucie Šulcová (Czech Republic)
February 18 Pinatar Cup Philippines Flag of the Philippines.svg1–2Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain
15:00  UTC+1
Report
Stadium: Pinatar Arena
Referee: Zuzana Valentová (Slovakia)
February 21 Pinatar Cup Iceland  Flag of Iceland.svg5–0Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain
20:30  UTC+1 Report Stadium: Pinatar Arena
Referee: Zuzana Valentová (Slovakia)

AFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament

April 5 Round 1 Philippines Flag of the Philippines.svg4–0Flag of Pakistan.svg  Pakistan Hisor, Tajikistan
16:00  UTC+5
Report Stadium: Hisor Central Stadium
Attendance: 100
Referee: Dong Fangyu (China)
April 8 Round 1 Tajikistan  Flag of Tajikistan.svg0–8Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines Hisor, Tajikistan
19:00  UTC+5 Report
Stadium: Hisor Central Stadium
April 11 Round 1 Philippines Flag of the Philippines.svg4–0Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong Hisor, Tajikistan
19:00  UTC+5
Stadium: Hisor Central Stadium
October 26 Round 2 Chinese Taipei  Flag of Chinese Taipei (Olympics; 1986-2010).svg1–4Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Perth, Australia
16:00 UTC+8 Hsu Yi-yun Soccerball shade.svg47' Report
Stadium: Perth Rectangular Stadium
Attendance: 2,725
Referee: Asaka Koizumi (Japan)
October 29 Round 2 Philippines  Flag of the Philippines.svg0–8Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Perth, Australia
15:10 UTC+8 Report
Stadium: Perth Stadium
Attendance: 59,155
Referee: Ranjita Devi Tekcham (India)
November 1 Round 2 Philippines  Flag of the Philippines.svg1–0Flag of Iran.svg  Iran Perth, Australia
15:50 UTC+8 Annis Soccerball shade.svg19' Report Stadium: Perth Rectangular Stadium
Attendance: 3,111
Referee: Yu Hong (China)

Southeast Asian Games

May 6 GS Malaysia  Flag of Malaysia.svg0–1Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Phnom Penh
Stadium: RCAF Stadium

Asian Games

Group E
PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 3300131+129 Knockout stage
2Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 320176+16
3Flag of Myanmar.svg  Myanmar 31021653
4Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 30031980
Source: Football – Women – Groups
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers
Knockout stage
 
Quarter-finals Semi-finals Gold medal match
 
          
 
30 September 2023 – Linping
 
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 4
 
3 October 2023 – Linping
 
Flag of Thailand.svg  Thailand 0
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 3
 
30 September 2023 – Wenzhou Olympic
 
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 4
 
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 8
 
6 October 2023 – Huanglong
 
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 1
 
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 4
 
30 September 2023 – Linping
 
Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea 1
 
Flag of Chinese Taipei (Olympics; 1986-2010).svg  Chinese Taipei 1
 
3 October 2023 – Shangcheng
 
Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan (a.e.t.)2
 
Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan 0
 
30 September 2023 – Wenzhou
 
Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea 8 Bronze medal match
 
Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 1
 
6 October 2023 – Huanglong
 
Flag of North Korea.svg  North Korea 4
 
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 7
 
 
Flag of Uzbekistan.svg  Uzbekistan 0
 
September 22 GS Hong Kong  Flag of Hong Kong.svg1–3Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Wenzhou, China
16:00  UTC+8 Cheung Wai Ki Soccerball shade.svg38' Report Bolden Soccerball shade.svg8' (pen.)
Quezada Soccerball shade.svg89'
Guillou Soccerball shade.svg90+1'
Stadium: Wenzhou Sports Centre
Attendance: 2,522
Referee: Lara Christie Lee (Australia)
September 25 GS Philippines  Flag of the Philippines.svg1–5Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea Wenzhou, China
19:30  UTC+8
Report
Stadium: Wenzhou Sports Centre
Attendance: 2,974
Referee: Asaka Koizumi (Japan)
September 28 GS Philippines  Flag of the Philippines.svg3–0Flag of Myanmar.svg  Myanmar Wenzhou, China
19:30  UTC+8
Report Stadium: Wenzhou Sports Centre
Attendance: 4,436
Referee: Asaka Koizumi (Japan)
September 30 QF Japan  Flag of Japan.svg8–1Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Wenzhou, China
19:30  UTC+8
Report
Stadium: Wenzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium
Attendance: 33,607
Referee: Casey Reibelt (Australia)

Women's under-20

AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup qualification

Group A
  • All matches were held in Laos.
  • Times listed are UTC+7.

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 3300200+209 Second round
2Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines 31113854
3Flag of Hong Kong.svg  Hong Kong 302141062
4Flag of Laos.svg  Laos (H)301221191
Source: AFC
Rules for classification: Qualification tiebreakers
(H) Hosts
March 8 First round China  Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg6–0Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Vientiane
16:00  UTC+7 Report Stadium: National Stadium KM16
Attendance: 453
Referee: Om Choki (Bhutan)
March 10 First round Philippines  Flag of the Philippines.svg1–0Flag of Laos.svg  Laos Vientiane
19:30  UTC+7
Report Stadium: National Stadium KM16
Attendance: 415
Referee: Mahsa Ghorbani (Iran)
March 12 First round Hong Kong  Flag of Hong Kong.svg2–2Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Vientiane
16:00  UTC+7
Report
Stadium: National Stadium KM16
Attendance: 252
Referee: Azusa Sugino (Japan) [3]

Women's under-17

Friendlies

March 18JENESYS U-17 Women's Football Memorial Cup Japan  Flag of Japan.svg12–0Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Uruma Gushikawa Multipurpose Sports Ground, Uruma City
13:00 UTC+9 Report
March 19JENESYS U-17 Women's Football Memorial Cup Myanmar  Flag of Myanmar.svg3–1Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Uruma Gushikawa Multipurpose Sports Ground, Uruma City
13:00 UTC+9 Report
March 20JENESYS U-17 Women's Football Memorial Cup Philippines  Flag of the Philippines.svg9–0Flag of East Timor.svg  Timor-Leste Uruma Gushikawa Multipurpose Sports Ground, Uruma City
9:00 UTC+9 Report
March 21JENESYS U-17 Women's Football Memorial Cup Classification Indonesia  Flag of Indonesia.svg3–5Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Uruma Gushikawa Multipurpose Sports Ground, Uruma City
9:00 UTC+9 Report

AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup qualification

The Filipinas U17 qualified for the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup for the first time, scheduled to be held in Indonesia in April 2024. The team's qualification was secured with a 1–0 win against Vietnam. Isabella Preston scored the winning goal from a free-kick in the 56th minute to create history for the Philippines. [4] [5] [6]

April 22 Round 1 Guam  Flag of Guam.svg1–3Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines GFA National Training Center, Dededo
19:00 Report
Referee: Haruna Kanematsu (Japan)
April 26 Round 1 Philippines  Flag of the Philippines.svg2–0Flag of Lebanon.svg  Lebanon GFA National Training Center, Dededo
19:00
Report Referee: Lara Lee (Australia)
September 20 Round 2 Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg6–2Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Vietnam Youth Football Training Center, Hanoi
16:00
Report
Referee: Mahsa Ghorbani (Iran)
September 22 Round 2 Philippines  Flag of the Philippines.svg3–1Flag of Bangladesh.svg  Bangladesh Vietnam Youth Football Training Center, Hanoi
16:00
Report
September 24 Round 2 Vietnam  Flag of Vietnam.svg0–1Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Vietnam Youth Football Training Center, Hanoi
19:00

Women's futsal

Friendlies

October 19PFF Women's Tri Nation Philippines  Flag of the Philippines.svg4–9Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia Manila, Philippines
18:00
Report
Stadium: Ninoy Aquino Stadium
October 20PFF Women's Tri Nation New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg4–1Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Manila, Philippines
18:00 Report Stadium: Ninoy Aquino Stadium
October 21PFF Women's Tri Nation New Zealand  Flag of New Zealand.svg0–1 (a.e.t.)Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Manila, Philippines
16:00 Report Stadium: Ninoy Aquino Stadium
October 22PFF Women's Tri Nation Indonesia  Flag of Indonesia.svg5–2Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Manila, Philippines
16:00
Report
Stadium: Ninoy Aquino Stadium

AFC competitions

AFC Champions League

Group G

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification FMA SHT ICN KAY
1 Flag of Japan.svg Yokohama F. Marinos 6402127+512 [a] Advance to round of 16 3–0 2–4 3–0
2 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Shandong Taishan 6402147+712 [a] 0–1 3–1 6–1
3 Flag of South Korea.svg Incheon United 6402149+512 [a] 2–1 0–2 4–0
4 Flag of the Philippines.svg Kaya–Iloilo 6006421170 1–2 1–3 1–3
Source: AFC
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
Notes:
  1. 1 2 3 Head-to-head goal difference: Yokohama F. Marinos +1, Shandong Taishan 0, Incheon United −1.

AFC Cup

Group F

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification MAC CRO DHC SHN
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Macarthur FC 6501235+1815 Zonal semi-finals 5–0 8–2 4–0
2 Flag of Cambodia.svg Phnom Penh Crown 6402157+812 3–0 4–0 4–0
3 Flag of the Philippines.svg DH Cebu 6114419154 [a] 0–3 0–3 1–0
4 Flag of Myanmar.svg Shan United 6114314114 [a] 0–3 2–1 1–1
Source: AFC
Notes:
  1. 1 2 Ranked on head-to-head points: DH Cebu 4, Shan United 1.

Group G

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification CCM TFC BUF STA
1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Central Coast Mariners 6411217+1413 Zonal semi-finals 1–1 6–3 9–1
2 Flag of Malaysia.svg Terengganu 6330106+412 1–0 2–0 2–2
3 Flag of Indonesia.svg Bali United 6213151507 1–2 1–1 5–2
4 Flag of the Philippines.svg Stallion Laguna 6015927181 0–3 2–3 2–5
Source: AFC

Leagues

Philippines Football League

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Kaya–Iloilo (C)2218137020+5055Qualification for the 2023–24 AFC Champions League
2 Dynamic Herb Cebu 2215615223+2951Qualification for the 2023–24 AFC Cup
3 Stallion Laguna 2211293926+1335
United City 127322713+1424Withdrew
Azkals Development Team [a] 22631326391321
4 Mendiola 1991 22501719664715
5 Maharlika Manila 2221191460467
Source: PFL [7]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal Difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions
Notes:
  1. The Azkals Development Team were a guest team for the PFL and ineligible to qualify for AFC club competitions.

PFF Women's League

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Kaya–Iloilo (C)9711426+3622Qualification for Knockout Tournament
2 Far Eastern University 9711395+3422
3 Manila Digger 9711287+2122
4 De La Salle University 96123112+1919
5 Tuloy 95043420+1415
6 Manila Nomads 93241522711
7 University of the Philippines 93159251610
8 University of Santo Tomas 92161626107
9 Azzurri 9108638323
10 Stallion Laguna 9009362590
Updated to match(es) played on September 16, 2023. Source: PFFWL
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal Difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champions

Knockout stage

Semi-finals Final
      
1 Kaya 2
4 De La Salle University 1
1 Kaya 1
3 Manila Digger 0
2 Far Eastern University 0 (4)
3 Manila Digger 0 (5) Third place
4 De La Salle University 1
2 Far Eastern University 2

Domestic cups

Copa Paulino Alcantara

Group A

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualificationKAYCFMPAFFEULOYGAR
1 Kaya–Iloilo 5500402+3815 Quarter-finals 8–09–111–0
2 CF Manila 53119123103–13–2
3 Philippine Air Force 5212814672–23–0
4 Far Eastern University 51311010061–51–14–0
5 Loyola 5113815740–70–22–2
6 Don Bosco Garelli 50053252200–11–6
Source: [8]

Group B

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualificationCEBMAHUPHDRADIG
1 Dynamic Herb Cebu 4400163+1312 Quarter-finals 2–12–0
2 Maharlika Manila 421153+271–01–1
3 University of the Philippines 420265+162–14–1
4 Pilipinas Dragons 4103312931–80–2
5 Manila Digger 4013310711–40–1
Source: [8]

Group C

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualificationSTADAVMENTLYPARADU
1 Stallion Laguna 5401284+2412 Quarter-finals 0–19–16–1
2 Davao Aguilas 53111410+4100–43–32–0
3 Mendiola 1991 5230108+294–41–0
4 Tuloy 52121120970–53–2
5 Philippine Army 5104915633–43–1
6 Adamson University 50143181511–91–10–3
Source: [8]

Knockout stage

Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final
          
Kaya–Iloilo 3 8 11
UP 0 0 0
Kaya–Iloilo 2 2 4
Stallion Laguna 1 1 2
Stallion Laguna 5 4 9
Maharlika Manila 0 0 0
Kaya–Iloilo 1(4)
Davao Aguilas 1(3)
Dynamic Herb Cebu 2 4 6
Mendiola 1991 0 1 1
Dynamic Herb Cebu 0 1 1
Davao Aguilas 1 1 2
CF Manila 0 0 0
Davao Aguilas 1 1 2

See also

References

  1. Duerden, John (April 26, 2022). "Philippines Women make World Cup history – in shadow of 'the three Bs'". The Guardian . Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  2. France-Presse, Agence (July 25, 2023). "Philippines beats New Zealand in historic Women's World Cup first win". Inquirer . Retrieved March 24, 2025.
  3. Morales, Luisa. "Young Filipinas buck red card anew, draw with Hong Kong in U20 Asia Cup qualifiers". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  4. "Philippines create history to complete Indonesia 2024 cast". the-afc.com. September 24, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
  5. "Preston's wonder goal sends Filipinas U17s to AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup". ABS-CBN News. September 24, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
  6. Maningat, Raul (September 25, 2023). "Isabella Preston recalls impressive goal that clinched first-ever AFC Women's Asian Cup seat for Filipinas U17" . Retrieved March 25, 2025.
  7. "Philippines Football League Season 2022-2023 kicks off". pfl.org.ph. August 5, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  8. 1 2 3 "Expanded 17-team Copa Paulino Alcantara to start 15 July". Philippines Football League. June 17, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2023.