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Post by cjeagle on Mar 16, 2016 6:16:52 GMT 8
“How they played today, para sa akin, excellent football, excellent football siya,” KAYA coach Joel Villarino said during the post-match presser. “They rotate, they know where to go, may direction yung play. I liked the defense, maganda, na-control nila, and the infield as well.” When asked about Ugarte’s game-clinching goal, Villarino only had one word to describe it: “Unbelievable.” The win gives KAYA a valuable three points and they grab solo lead of Group F with six points in three matches. The end the first leg of the Group Stage with two clear points above Balestier Khalsa and Kitchee, while New Radiant sits at the bottom of the group with just two points. The remainder of the Group Stage for KAYA will be a bit tougher, as they play two of the remaining three games on the road. They head to Singapore on April 12 for a rematch against Balestier Khalsa, before heading back home one last time to host Kitchee on April 26, and then it’s back on the road, in the Maldives, where they close out the Group Stage against New Radiant. sports.abs-cbn.com/football/news/2016/03/15/kaya-fc-grabs-group-f-lead-win-balestier-khalsa-9726?platform=hootsuiteCheck link for complete article
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Post by cjeagle on Mar 16, 2016 13:11:17 GMT 8
Kaya 1, Balestier Khalsa 0: We belong Kaya FC wins a second home game in the AFC Cup thanks to Antonio Ugarte's second-half strike. Philippine clubs are showing they can match their Asian counterparts toe-to-toe Kaya are the real deal. It was gamu-gamo night on Tuesday in Rizal Memorial, and thousands of the winged bugs, (termites, I hear), congregated around the lights on top of the grandstand. It's an annual rite of summer in the Philippines. I'm no entomologist, but my understanding of the gamu-gamo phenomenon is that the critters spring from their larval state with fresh wings and flit around for a few hours, (perhaps do some mating as well), then quickly perish. Last week Kaya defeated New Radiant 1-0 with a heart-stopping injury time strike by OJ Porteria. But could Kaya sustain that form against Balestier? Or would their purple patch be, like the life of a gamu-gamo, glorious but short-lived? We got a great answer on Tuesday night with this handsome victory. Don't let the score fool you. 1-0 flattered the visitors. Kaya were clearly the superior team, and they did it the right way: by bossing the midfield. Massive props to Miguel Tanton, OJ Porteria, Kenshiro Daniels, and Antonio Ugarte for controlling possession and enthralling the hundreds of fans with numerous passing sequences. Nonoy Felongco did well bombing upfield and nearly connected with fellow Ilonggo Jovin Bedic for a goal. The flair which which Porteria and Tanton handled the leather was not to be found in the ranks of the Singaporean side, who were understandably flat since this was their fourth match in thirteen days. Or perhaps Balestier Khalsa were really doomed from the start, thanks to yet another omen from the animal kingdom. Minutes before the start of the game a stray cat needed to be shooed off the pitch. Ninety minutes later it was the Singaporean team, nicknamed the Tigers, who were dismissed from the field. It was indeed a bad night for felines, thanks to an inspired Kaya side that is growing in confidence. Kaya's centerbacks ruled the day. Incredible, unbelievable stat of this campaign for Kaya: after 270 minutes of combat, they have yet to concede a goal in open play. (Remember, the goal that Kitchee scored on them was via a penalty, and a disputed one at that). The centerback partnership of Masanari Omura, 31, and Aly Borromeo, 32, takes much of the credit. It's worth mentioning their ages, because Borromeo and Omura have plenty of experience, and yet aren't old enough to lose a step. It's arguably a sweet spot age for a central defender, and this duo are living proof. Borromeo was magnificent in the first half, tidying up well, positioning himself in just the right places, and also electing to make the cultured pass under duress to a team mate instead of hoofing down the park. He also produced a pinpoint long ball down the flank that Jovin Bedic nearly converted into a goal. Omura shone in the second half, with several important interventions on the Balestier attackers. One of the Japanese players' many traits is his communication. You can always hear his horn-like voice over the din of a Kaya game, as he directs traffic and feeds vital information to his comrades further upfield. Omura is a winner. My biggest memory of him will be in the UFL Cup quarterfinals in 2012, after Kaya lost to Global. His anguished tears watered the University of Makati's carabao grass at the final whistle. That's how much it means to him. As long as these two vets remain healthy and continue to partner together, Kaya's opponents will have a lot of trouble scoring goals. Antonio Ugarte and Adrian Gallardo gave every aspiring young Filipino striker an important lesson in finishing. Ugarte is on his second stint with Kaya after playing in the Thai second tier for a spell. Football is in his blood. Once upon a time there was a football field in the triangle of greenery in Makati formed by Makati Avenue, Ayala Avenue, and Paseo de Roxas. It was known as Ugarte Field, and I recall seeing football being played there in the early eighties. (Dating myself much?) Antonio says it was named after an ancestor, the legendary Sebastian Ugarte, who played football for DLSU. Tito Sebastian would have appreciated the strike. The younger Ugarte gathers the ball well from a deflection and in an instant zips it past the Balestier keeper Zaiful Nizam. The shot happened so quickly that Zaiful was unable to react. On Tuesday night Ceres - La Salle FC was also in AFC Cup action, and they grabbed a huge point in Singapore against Tampines Rovers with an 88th minute strike from Adrian Gallardo for 1-1. His late equalizer can be viewed at the end of this clip. The goals are similar in one important respect: they are both the products of early shots. In fact, Gallardo took his first time. Too often we see you strikers take a zillion touches on the ball before pulling the trigger. That often results in the defense closing the shooter down. Gallardo and Ugarte show how simple this business of scoring goals can be. Don't mess about. When the chance presents itself, fire right away. By the time the goalkeeper is thinking about reacting, he already has to fish the ball out of the net. Kaya needs a nickname. This is something I have been wrestling with for a while. Man United are the Red Devils. Barcelona are the Blaugrana (red and blue.) Loyola are the Sparks. Green Archers are, well, the Green Archers. What are the Kaya players called? If they have a nickname, I have never heard it. This may seem like a trivial point, but whenever I write an article about a team I like to refer to them by their nickname at times. I can't do that with Kaya. (Same for another nickname-less squad, Global.) In contrast, every single Singaporean S-League team has an animal nickname or animal on their crest, with the exception of Home United, who have a dragon on their logo and are known as “The Protectors.” I think Kaya should adopt a nickname, and my suggestion is to call them The Couriers, as a nod to LBC their main sponsor. Just a suggestion, ignore if you like. Couriers are meant to deliver, and on one gamu-gamo infested night, that's just what Kaya's players did in emphatic fashion. They are now first in Group F and looking mighty sharp. www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/football/125976-kaya-balestier-khalsa-belong
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Post by cjeagle on Mar 17, 2016 5:12:27 GMT 8
Comments after Kaya's win over New Radiant by Coach Greatwich:
“I think people now are starting to stand up and take notice of Philippine Football, not just at the international level, but also in the club level,” said Kaya coach Chris Greatwich, pointing to the fact that both Filipino clubs participating in the AFC Cup won their games last Tuesday. “I think it shows that club football in the Philippines is strong and we are more than capable of competing in the regional level,” he added.
After the win over Balestier Khalsa:
“There’s genuine belief now that we cannot only qualify but maybe top the group,” said Kaya playing-coach Chris Greatwich.
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Post by cjeagle on Mar 18, 2016 2:34:16 GMT 8
Despite AFC Cup wins, Kaya FC will not rest on their laurels Lorenzo del Carmen Two wins in three games in the 2016 Asian Football Confederation Cup group stage. If you would have offered those results to any Kaya Football Club supporter, or any Filipino football fan for that matter, that person might have given their arm for it. To see a Filipino club do well in a continental competition would have been deemed impossible years ago. A successful national team can never be the only way for football to prosper in the Philippines; club football must also flourish in the country. With two wins under their belt in the 2016 AFC Cup, it is safe to say that Kaya have added to the credibility of Filipino club football in the long run. The past two victories of Kaya have been against Maldivian club New Radiant Sports Club and Singaporean team Balestier Khalsa Football Club. Both were slender 1-0 wins in succession for Kaya, with the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila the host venue. The most recent victory was against Balestier last March 15, 2016. Anton Ugarte scored the winner in the 48th minute, and it was the least Kaya deserved after they had dominated the match. Two players who played key roles in that victory were midfielder Alfred Osei and the aforementioned forward Ugarte. If Ugarte’s role was primarily to attack, the same cannot be said about Osei, who had to do both attacking and defending in the match, giving him a bird’s eye view of the encounter. “It was very competitive and we were ready so we executed our game plan very well,” said Osei. Kaya were more composed against Balestier than in their previous game against New Radiant. The passing was slicker and the players were more confident. Osei agreed with the notion and stated, “I think we improved on keeping the ball more and we weren’t clinical but we got the goal so we got the three points, most important.” If there is one factor Kaya need to improve, though, it is definitely finishing in front. Both players admitted that this needed to be addressed soon since a team can’t win by a single goal every match. For Ugarte, Kaya was still in an adjustment process. “Yeah it’s still early in the season so I think we’re still trying to find how we play together, our own style but you know that will come in time. It’s still early in the season,” he said. Osei likewise affirmed what his teammate said and added that the team is working together to solve it. “I think the coaching staff think about it, still working on it. We need to be clinical that’s for sure,” he added. This year is the first time Kaya have participated in the AFC Cup or any continental club competition in their history. Osie felt that this fact has motivated the players individually and galvanized the club. “We want to show people what we’re capable of doing.” Ugarte agreed with Osei and felt that the competition itself was a surprise to the club. Ugarte added, “We weren’t sure what the level was gonna be like but I think we’re proving to a lot of people that we deserve to be here and that we can compete with anybody in this competition.” Up next for Kaya is an away trip to face Balestier in Singapore. It will be a difficult game, and Kaya will definitely want to prove something as they had lost their last away game, 0-1, against Kitchee Sports Club in Hong Kong. While a draw would be a great away result, Ugarte believed otherwise. “No I think, especially with our style of play, I think we want to try and win every game.” Complacency is the last thing Kaya need halfway through the group stages. Including the away fixture against Balestier in Singapore, there are still three more fixtures Kaya need to navigate in order to go through. Osei said, “We are top of the group by two points but we’re not overconfident and we’re still working on our mistakes to get better and better.” Ugarte had the same sentiments with Osei but admitted that he felt Kaya have a good chance to qualify for the next round. Ugarte added, “We’re two points ahead in the group so maybe we can go to Balestier, get a favorable result, even better.” Alongside Ceres-La Salle Football Club, Kaya FC have given Philippine football something to be proud of because of their 2016 AFC Cup forays. They have looked like worthy entrants after their 2015 United Football League Cup triumph. Needless to say, however, they understand the need to not rest on their laurels. Qualification for the AFC Cup knockout stages will be fantastic for local football, and here’s hoping they pull it off. tiebreakertimes.com/tbt/despite-afc-cup-wins-kaya-fc-will-not-rest-on-their-laurels/52849
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Post by cjeagle on Mar 27, 2016 6:28:05 GMT 8
Kaya FC Dominic Del Rosario's cover page
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Post by cjeagle on Mar 30, 2016 16:23:10 GMT 8
yourbohobible.com/blog/2016/03/21/kaya-futbol-club-more-than-a-football-club/Kaya Futbol Club: More than a Football Club Mar 21, 2016 by YBB Admin 370 views No Comments Kaya Futbol Club has been making history and turning tables lately with its participation in the 2016 AFC Cup, an annual international football tournament organized by the Asian Football Confederation. But believe it or not, this local football club has been around since 1996. Yes, they’re celebrating their 20th anniversary in July! Aside from competing locally (and now internationally), they’ve also channeled their passion for grassroots development and different causes to spark positive change through football. Who is Kaya FC? We’ve simplified it for you. A Philippine football club … with the best fans Kaya FC’s name, as you might have guessed, comes from the Filipino word kaya, which means “We can.” In early Tagalog, the word translates as “key to brotherhood.” Being a socially and culturally inclusive club, brotherhood has become the team’s hallmark in its quest to promote football. This brotherhood has also extended to the fans, so it comes as no surprise that, in 2011, Ultras Kaya, also known as Sons of Mighty Kaya (SOMK), was formed. Which explains their slogan, “Football made us friends; Kaya made us brothers.” Ultras Kaya after the 2015 UFL Cup final. With their self-penned chants and endless cheering throughout Kaya’s games, Ultras Kaya is undeniably the most passionate, most loyal group of fans in Philippine football, and Kaya is lucky to have them on their side. Kaya’s games are not complete without them. Ultras Kaya cheering loudly during the Kaya vs. Balestier Khalsa match at Rizal Memorial Stadium. A role model off the pitch Always finding creative ways to use football to create positive change or empower the youth, the club has always been eager to work with various organizations that support different causes. Kaya captain Aly Borromeo with the Futkaleros. For instance, Kaya has committed itself to working with ICanServe Foundation to help promote breast cancer awareness every October. Whether it’s a football tournament or a fun-filled carnival for a cause, Kaya has proven that anyone can make a difference in their own little way. Using pink laces to promote breast cancer awareness. Just like brotherhood, the club’s “Never say die” spirit also resonates off the pitch as they demonstrate through football that any obstacle and adversity in life can be overcome. Chris Greatwich making a Kythe kid laugh and smile at National Children’s Hospital. They say that the greatest passion is compassion, and we can learn from Kaya, a club that believes that compassion can truly fill anyone with hopes and dreams. An instrument for grassroots development Inspired by the beautiful game, Kaya FC established Kaya FC Academy in 2010 in hopes of promoting the sport to players of all ages and abilities, from different backgrounds and nationalities, through its wide range of programs. With only 6 students during its inception, the academy now has over 800 registrants! Kaya FC Academy students with their UFL Youth trophies in 2014. But even when competing in tournaments and playing against opposing teams, the Kaya youngsters uphold the importance of sportsmanship and friendship. Kaya reminds their students that football tournaments can also bring everyone together to enjoy the sport. Kaya FC Academy students with a Gawad Kalinga kid during the Warren & Brown Tournament. The academy recently launched the Kaya Tots and Kaya Kickers programs so that, as early as two years old, learning football can be connected and associated with physical, technical, educational, and social development. Kaya Tots and Kickers at North Forbes. This is probably the best alternative to day care! A source of Pinoy pride Once upon a time, Pinoy pride only thrived in other sports and, eventually, in international football with the success of the Philippine national football team (Azkals) in 2010, but now local football clubs have proven that it can thrive there too. Filipino fans during the AFC Cup game against Kitchee in Hong Kong on February 23. Having won two back-to-back AFC Cup home games, Kaya has become the first Philippine club to top a group in Asia and win two consecutive games at home, albeit with three more games left. Kaya is not just writing their own history, but they are also writing Philippine sports history. An inspiration Long before today’s successes, Kaya faced many challenges and obstacles. Winning, almost winning, and losing? Any team, especially Kaya, knows these feelings all too well, but the club never lost the hunger to fight back and dream bigger. Fans and rivals alike are reminded that if Kaya can do it, we can too. Ultras Kaya and the team after the 2015 UFL Cup final. The club celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and amid their achievements and their historic performance in the ongoing AFC Cup, we realize that what has kept them strong over the years is the same force that made them who they are—a mix of hunger, heart, and humility. These are the ingredients that strengthen the brotherhood, the same qualities that they share with others, which is why they are more than a football club.
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Post by cjeagle on Apr 11, 2016 6:00:54 GMT 8
Kaya training in Singapore for their AFC Cup tie
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Post by cjeagle on Apr 12, 2016 16:33:45 GMT 8
AFC Cup | April 12, 2016 7:32 AM HKT Kaya FC: The Leicester City of Philippines Kaya FC have what it takes to succeed in the AFC Cup because they work as a team, former Kaya head coach Fabien Lewis has told FOX Sports Asia. OJ Porteria Kaya FC AFC Cup The Filipino club have made a strong start to their AFC Cup campaign, bouncing back from an opening defeat to Kitchee to record back-to-back wins over first New Radiant and then Balestier Khalsa. Kaya head to Singapore on Tuesday to face Balestier, and a win would ensure they maintain a two-point gap at the top of the Group F standings, and place their hopes of progressing to the knockout phase squarely in their own hands. Lewis, who served as interim head coach of Kaya last season following the departure of Adam Reekie, is confident that the men from Makati City can get the job done, predicting a 2-1 victory – and the 33-year-old doesn’t think they’ll stop there. “Kaya can do as well as any club,” Lewis asserted. “There is no reason why they can’t finish in the top two and go through to the knockout phase.” For Lewis, who credits former coach David Perkovic’s vision and footballing ideas for Kaya’s strong standing at present, the key to success for the side guided by Joel Villarino in continental competition is a strong team ethic. The former defender from Trinidad and Tobago has likened Kaya to surprise English Premier League front-runners Leicester City who are on the verge of winning the league despite being tipped for relegation at the start of the campaign. Much of the Foxes’ success has been credited to the fact that they have no real superstars, with a united effort what propels them. “They are like Leicester in that their strength is that they play as a team,” Lewis explained. “They are a strong side because of their work ethic, and their team effort – their strength is in their team bond and togetherness.” He added: “They spend time together off the field and they work hard for each other on it.” This is illustrated by Lewis’ assertion that no one player can be pinpointed as being the star man for Kaya – every player in the squad is crucial. “There is no one player that you can point to,” said Lewis. “From goalkeeper, to defence, to midfield, to the strikers, everyone has a key role to play.” www.foxsportsasia.com/football/afc-cup/news/detail/item261201/kaya-fc-leicester-city-southeast-asia/
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Post by cilantro on Apr 12, 2016 20:02:09 GMT 8
kaya is doing very well so far. it seems like balestier has been playing flatfooted from the get go
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Post by cjeagle on Apr 12, 2016 20:24:52 GMT 8
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Post by cornellius on Jun 9, 2016 21:07:42 GMT 8
Anyone here knows who David Tanton is? He played against Nomad and scored some goals. Brother of miguel?
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Post by kroner on Jun 9, 2016 23:01:25 GMT 8
Anyone here knows who David Tanton is? He played against Nomad and scored some goals. Brother of miguel? Yup he is but listed as Javi Tanton at Kaya FC website.
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Post by FromSulu on Nov 6, 2016 19:03:48 GMT 8
Kaya has partnered with Yellow Cab, a brand with a heart and fueled by passion, commitment, and creativity. With our similar values and vision, Kaya and Yellow Cab are delighted to announce the Yellow Cab Football Cup, in which participating teams will be playing not just for the titles but also for their chosen charities. It is one of our first projects together and aims to promote football while giving back to the community.
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Post by FromSulu on Nov 25, 2016 16:06:03 GMT 8
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Post by FromSulu on Jan 11, 2017 10:40:58 GMT 8
Kaya FC is now Kaya FC–Makati, makes UMak its home stadium. Kaya Futbol Club (Kaya FC) is delighted to announce that we will be participating in the upcoming Philippines Football League (PFL) as Kaya FC–Makati. The PFL, the name of the national league, is expected to debut in March 2017 with participating teams from all over the Philippines. Each participating team in the upcoming national league will have a home stadium, and we will play our games at the University of Makati (UMak). read more: www.kayafc.com/kaya-fc-now-kaya-fc-makati-makes-umak-home-stadium/
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