Kaya FC-Iloilo bagged its first crown within the Philippines Football League (PFL) because it dominated the 2022-2023 season with one match left in its schedule.
Kaya, which is able to nonetheless face Stallion Laguna FC on Saturday at 4 p.m. on the Rizal Memorial Stadium, has been proclaimed champion following the 0-0 draw results of the match between Dynamic Herb Cebu FC and Stallion final Wednesday.
As it stands, Kaya holds a 17-1-3 win-draw-loss card to steer the workforce standings with 52 factors whereas Dynamic Herb completed on the second spot with a 15-6-1 slate and 51 factors adopted by Stallion, at 10-2-8 report.
This offers Kaya FC its first style of a PFL championship after six years following a number of runner-up finishes in opposition to Ceres Negros FC and United City within the earlier editions.
Meanwhile, the Azkals Development Team determined to withdraw from the match as introduced by the league earlier within the week. In a press release, the PFL stated that the ADT had already notified the league in addition to the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) concerning its choice to drag out from the match.
All remaining video games of the workforce will end in a 3-0 rating in favor of the opponents.
ADT stated in a separate submit that “events imposed upon us in recent weeks have compelled us to take this action”.
“With a heavy heart, the Azkals Development Team announces its withdrawal from the Philippines Football League effective immediately.”
“ADT was formed to complement the Philippine Football Federation’s efforts to continuously prepare young Filipino athletes for international competitions, including the Southeast Asian Games.”
—Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
