2012 United Football League
Season | 2012 |
---|---|
Champions | Division 1: Global (1st Title) Division 2: Pachanga (1st Title) |
Promoted | Pachanga (to Division 1) |
Relegated | Navy (to Division 2) |
AFC President's Cup | Global |
Matches played | 222 |
Goals scored | 962 (4.33 per match) |
Top goalscorer | Division 1: Philippines Phil Younghusband (23 goals) Division 2: Philippines Freddy Gonzales (34 goals) |
Highest scoring | Division 1: Loyola 14-0 Navy Division 2: Pachanga 13–0 Sunken Garden United Pachanga 13-0 Manila Lions |
Longest winning run | Division 1: 9 games Global FC |
Longest unbeaten run | Division 1: 5 Games Stallion FC Loyola |
Longest winless run | Division 1: 8 games Navy |
Longest losing run | Division 1: 6 games Navy |
← 2011 2013 → |
The 2012 United Football League was the third season of the UFL since its establishment as a semi-professional league in 2009. Global FC won their first Division 1 league title on goal difference against runners-up Kaya, after a 1–1 draw with third-placers Loyola Meralco Sparks on 26 June 2012. Pachanga won the Division 2 league title after being unbeaten in all its matches.
Teams
Seven new clubs entered the league after the successful third season of UFL Cup. Manila Nomads, Stallion and Pasargad was promoted to 2012 UFL Division 1 after they reached the knockout stage of 2011 UFL Cup. The season opened on January 14, 2012, and ended on June 30, 2012.[1][2]
Clubs by division
Division 1
Club | Head coach | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Global | Philippines Edwin Cabalida | Japan Yu Hoshide | LGR Athletic | |
Green Archers United | Philippines Rodolfo Alicante | Philippines Patrick Bacobo | LGR Athletic | Globe Telecom |
Kaya | Philippines Michael Angelo "Kale" Alvarez | Philippines Aly Borromeo | Mizuno | LBC Express, Inc. |
Loyola | South Korea Kim Chul-soo | Philippines James Younghusband | Mizuno | Meralco |
Manila Nomads | England Michael Denison | Netherlands Randy Musters | Fila | Auction Manila |
Pasargad | Iran Esmaeil Sedigh Philippines Joel Villarino |
Iran Mansour Madadi | Planet Sports | |
Philippine Air Force | Philippines Edzel Bracamonte | Philippines Yanti Barsales | Mizuno | Phoenix |
Philippine Army | Philippines Patricio Bumidang, Jr. | Philippines Roel Gener | Puma | Fritz & Macziol IBM |
Philippine Navy | Philippines Marlon Maro | Philippines Loreto Kalalang | LGR Athletic | RedJuice |
Stallion | Philippines Ernie Nierras South Korea Eun Hyung Pee |
Philippines Ruben Doctora Jr. | Nike | Gilligan's Grill and Bar |
Division 2
Club | Head coach | Team captain | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Agila | Philippines Carlo Jose Rodriguez | Philippines Mark Alvin Valeroso | Adidas | |
Cebu Queen City United | Philippines Mario Ceniza | Philippines Jan Michael Flores | Adidas | Cebu Landmasters |
Diliman | Philippines Salvador Alberto Salvacion | Philippines Jose Andoni Santos | Adidas | Antonov Vodka |
Dolphins United | Philippines Greg Calawod | Philippines Romnick Echin | ||
Forza FC | Malaysia Azlan Nazir | |||
Laos FC | Philippines Ronald Patulin | |||
Manila All-Japan | Japan Ryo Kono | MGK | ||
Manila Lions | Philippines Joel Alcala | Adidas | Meltique Beef | |
Pachanga | Philippines Norman Fegidero | Philippines Yves Ashime | ||
Sunken Garden United | Philippines Ryan Saranillo | Adidas | ||
Team Socceroo | Philippines Alfredo Estacion | Philippines Mike Reyes | Adidas | Regent Properties |
Union FC | Philippines Rafael Rodriguez | Adidas | Rudy Project |
Venues
Division 1
Stadium | Location |
---|---|
Rizal Memorial Stadium | Manila |
University of Makati Stadium | Makati |
Nomads Sporting Club | Parañaque |
Division 2
Stadium | Location |
---|---|
Turf@BGC, Bonifacio Global City | Taguig |
Alabang Country Club (ACC) | Muntinlupa |
League tables
Division 1
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Global (C) | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 49 | 17 | +32 | 42 | Qualification to the 2013 AFC President's Cup |
2 | Kaya | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 17 | +13 | 42 | |
3 | Loyola | 18 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 64 | 27 | +37 | 37 | |
4 | Stallion | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 20 | +17 | 29 | |
5 | Philippine Air Force | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 31 | 35 | −4 | 25 | |
6 | Pasargad | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 30 | 31 | −1 | 24 | |
7 | Manila Nomads | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 36 | −11 | 19 | |
8 | Green Archers United | 18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 30 | 34 | −4 | 14 | |
9 | Philippine Army | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 23 | 48 | −25 | 13 | |
10 | Philippine Navy (R) | 18 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 69 | −54 | 5 | Relegation to the 2013 UFL Division 2 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal Difference; 3) Goals Scored
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Division 2
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Pachanga (C, P) | 22 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 123 | 8 | +115 | 64 | Promotion to the 2013 UFL Division 1 |
2 | Diliman | 22 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 82 | 25 | +57 | 56 | |
3 | Cebu Queen City United | 22 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 83 | 29 | +54 | 47 | |
4 | Agila | 22 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 48 | 49 | −1 | 37 | |
5 | Union Internacional Manila | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 46 | 60 | −14 | 29 | |
6 | Forza | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 50 | 71 | −21 | 29 | |
7 | Team Socceroo | 22 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 51 | 61 | −10 | 28 | |
8 | Laos | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 36 | 45 | −9 | 27 | |
9 | Dolphins United | 22 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 28 | 35 | −7 | 21 | |
10 | Manila All-Japan | 22 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 30 | 60 | −30 | 19 | |
11 | Manila Lions (E) | 22 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 77 | −60 | 11 | Eliminated for the 2013 UFL Division 2[lower-alpha 1] |
12 | Sunken Garden United[lower-alpha 2] (E) | 22 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 35 | 109 | −74 | 9 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal Difference; 3) Goals Scored
(C) Champions; (E) Eliminated; (P) Promoted
Notes:
- ↑ Manila Lions and Sunken Garden United will be removed to give way for other teams a chance to compete for 2013 season, although they may still compete for the 2012 UFL Cup.
- ↑ Sunken Garden United's one of the loss was due to forfeiture due to insufficiency of players for the match.
Results
Division 1
Division 2
Top goalscorers
Division 1
Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Philippines Phil Younghusband | Loyola | 23 |
2 | Sudan Izzeldin Elhabbib | Global | 13 |
3 | Philippines Mark Hartmann | Loyola | 12 |
Philippines Tating Pasilan | Green Archers United | 12 | |
5 | Philippines James Younghusband | Loyola | 11 |
Philippines Ian Araneta | Philippine Air Force | 11 |
Division 2
Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Philippines Freddy Gonzales | Pachanga | 34 |
2 | Ghana Isaac Agyie | Forza | 21 |
3 | Philippines Dan Villarico | Cebu Queen City United | 20 |
4 | Philippines Ariel Zerrudo | Diliman | 19 |
5 | Philippines Romnick Jover | Sunken Garden United | 18 |
Correct as of 20:30, 30 June 2012
Source: UFL Phil
Season Awards
Team Awards
The following teams are awarded by the United Football League in the ceremony.[3]
Division 1
Club | Award |
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Global FC | Champions |
Kaya FC | 1st-Runner Up |
Global FC | Fair Play Award |
Division 2
Club | Award |
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Pachanga FC | Champions |
Manila All-Japan FC | Fair Play Award |
Individual awards
The following players are awarded by the United Football League Committee in the ceremony.[4]
Division 1
Player | Club | Award |
---|---|---|
Carli de Murga | Global FC | Golden Ball |
Phil Younghusband | Loyola Meralco Sparks FC | Golden Boot(23 goals) |
Yu Hoshide | Global FC | Agility Award |
Saba Garmaroudi | Kaya | Best Goalkeeper |
Division 2
Player | Club | Award |
---|---|---|
Freddy Gonzales | Pachanga FC | Golden Ball |
Freddy Gonzales | Pachanga FC | Golden Boot |
Kenneth Dolloso | Pachanga FC | Best Goalkeeper |
References
- ↑ de Guzman, Mikhail (15 December 2011). "Seven New Clubs Enter UFL 2nd Division". Soccer Central Philippines. Retrieved 15 December 2011.
- ↑ "Schedules". Retrieved 15 April 2012.
- ↑ Almo, Alder (26 June 2012). "Global bags UFL title with 1-1 draw vs Loyola Meralco". philstar.com. The Philippine Star. Retrieved 27 June 2012.[permanent dead link ]
- ↑ InterAKTV (26 June 2012). "Azkals de Murga, Younghusband win UFL top individual awards". interaksyon.com (InterAksyon). TV5. Archived from the original on 2012-07-30. Retrieved 27 June 2012.