Kaya FC-Iloilo and Far Eastern University scored lopsided wins to finish 1-2 at the close of the elimination phase of the PFF Women’s League 2023 presented by Coca-Cola Philippines at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite.
Powered by national team stars Hali Long and Inna Palacios, Kaya recorded a 15-0 win over Stallion Laguna FC and finished with 22 points, matching the output of Far Eastern University and Manila Digger.
Kaya, however, is ahead on goal difference at plus-36, two ahead of FEU and 13 goals better than Manila Digger.
FEU whipped Manila Nomads, 10-0, with Dionesa Tolentin (7’, 34’), Althea Rebosura (55’, 87’), and Carmela Altiche (67’, 88’) all scoring two goals each. Completing the Top 4 is three-time champion De La Salle University which tallied 19 points.
Regine Rebosura (26’), Katrina Magbitang (35’), Judie Arevalo (70’), and Erissa Rivas (76’) also scored.
“We were able to adjust even we started slow, luckily we were able to gain our confidence,” said Altiche. “We’re working out on our scoring which we still lack, but we are showing improvements heading in to the knockout stages.”
Kaya leaned on Camille Rodriguez’s four goals to put the outcome beyond doubt. Christine Hulleza (8’, 12’), Shelah Cadag (11’, 34’), Hazel Lustan (16’, 39’), and Sara Castañeda (55’, 60’) also netted a brace with Lizzie Torre (22’), Charisa Lemoran (24’), and Long (57’) scoring a goal each.
