2023 Ang Liga season

19th season of Ang Liga

Football tournament season

2023 Ang Liga seasonAng Liga Season 19

Tournament details
Country| Philippines
Dates| August 13 – November 4, 2023
Teams| 12
Final positions
Champions|  Adamson Soaring Falcons (1st title)
Runners-up|  Ateneo Blue Eagles
Third place|  Benilde Blazers
Tournament statistics
Matches played| 23
Goals scored| 112 (4.87 per match)
Top goal scorer(s)|  Isaac Anoh
Clyde Vitualla
(7 goals each)

<- 2022

The 2023 Ang Liga season was the nineteenth edition of Ang Liga, an inter-collegiate pre-season football tournament in the Philippines.[1] This was the first season of Ang Liga under the sponsorship of Adidas. The season started on August 13, 2023, and concluded on November 4, 2023. The league's first division was contested by twelve teams, while each team played a minimum of 5 matches in total, the most since the 2019 season.

On July 24, the league announced that matches would be held at the new PALMS Arena in Quezon City.[2] However, due to issues with the field, all Division 1 matches were held at the UP Diliman Football Field.

The league's return to an all-collegiate lineup of teams marked the end of its temporary admission of guest teams back in Season 18, where non-collegiate club teams participated due to a lack of entrants following the pandemic.

This season marked the first championship of the Adamson Soaring Falcons[3] and the first time that the Ateneo Blue Eagles clinched a finals berth since 2016.[4] The league partnered with the FPJ Panday Bayanihan foundation throughout the entirety of the season while Adidas was the title sponsor of the knockout round.[5]

## Participating teams

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All collegiate squads from the previous season, with the exception of the University of Makati, returned for the nineteenth edition of the league. This includes the Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde, Far Eastern University, and the University of Batangas.

Twelve teams entered the 2023 Ang Liga season's first division (collegiate). This includes seven teams from the UAAP, three teams from the NCAA, one team from the NCAA South, and one unattached team. On the other hand, twelve teams also entered for the season's second division (high school and secondary teams).[6]

### Division I

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UAAP
7 teams | NCAA
3 teams | Other schools
2 teams

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* Adamson University
* Ateneo de Manila University
* De La Salle University
* Far Eastern University
* University of the East
* University of the Philippines
* University of Santo Tomas

* De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde
* Emilio Aguinaldo College
* San Beda University

* Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna
* University of Batangas

### Division II

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UAAP
4 teams | NCAA
3 teams | Other schools
5 teams

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* Adamson University – B
* Ateneo de Manila – High School
* De La Salle University – B
* University of Santo Tomas – High School

* La Salle Green Hills
* University of Perpetual Help System DALTA
* San Beda University – High School

* Claret School of Quezon City
* De La Salle Lipa
* De La Salle University – Integrated School
* PAREF Southridge School
* Xavier School

## Venues

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UP Diliman Football Field

Claret

Xavier School

La Salle Green Hills

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Venues within Metro Manila.

In contrast to the previous season, which was held between FEU Diliman and DLSU Integrated School in Biñan, all first division matches were held at the UP Diliman Football Pitch, the same stadium where the UAAP Season 85 group stage matches were held. Fixtures were initially slated to be played at the newly opened PALMS Arena in Quezon City, but following issues with the pitch which resulted in the season opening date being pushed back, the venue remained unused for the rest of the season.

For the second division matches, the DLSU Biñan pitch was used in rotation with new venues around Metro Manila.

Stadium  | Location  | Tournament

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D1 | D2
UP Diliman Football Field | Quezon City | Y | Y
Claret Football Field | Quezon City |  | Y
Xavier School Football Field | San Juan City |  | Y
La Salle Green Hills Football Field | Mandaluyong |  | Y
DLSU Biñan Football Field | Biñan, Laguna |  | Y

## Division I

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### Group stage

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#### Group A

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Pos | Team  | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification

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1  |  De La Salle University | 5  | 4  | 0  | 1  | 10  | 3  | +7  | 12  | Qualified to the semifinals
2  |  Adamson University | 5  | 4  | 0  | 1  | 10  | 3  | +7  | 12
3  |  San Beda University | 5  | 3  | 1  | 1  | 5  | 3  | +2  | 10
4  |  De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde | 5  | 1  | 2  | 2  | 3  | 2  | +1  | 5
5  |  Emilio Aguinaldo College | 5  | 1  | 1  | 3  | 3  | 10  | −7  | 4  |
6  |  University of Batangas | 5  | 0  | 0  | 5  | 5  | 15  | −10  | 0

Updated to match(es) played on October 20, 2023. Source: Ang Liga

#### Group B

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Pos | Team  | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification

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1  |  University of Santo Tomas | 5  | 3  | 2  | 0  | 15  | 5  | +10  | 11  | Qualified to the semifinals
2  |  Ateneo de Manila University | 5  | 3  | 2  | 0  | 13  | 7  | +6  | 11
3  |  University of the East | 5  | 2  | 2  | 1  | 7  | 8  | −1  | 8
4  |  University of the Philippines | 5  | 2  | 1  | 2  | 7  | 7  | 0  | 7
5  |  Far Eastern University | 5  | 0  | 3  | 2  | 5  | 13  | −8  | 3  |
6  |  Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna | 5  | 0  | 1  | 4  | 5  | 12  | −7  | 1

Updated to match(es) played on October 20, 2023. Source: Ang Liga

### Knock-out stage

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| Quarterfinals | | | Semifinals | | | Finals |

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|  |  |  | | |  |  |  | | |  |  |  |
| A1 |  La Salle | 0(3) | | |
| B4 |  UP | 0(2) |
| | A1 |  La Salle | 0 |
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| | | B2 |  Ateneo | 2 |
| B2 |  Ateneo | 4 |

| A3 |  San Beda | 3 |
| | B2 |  Ateneo | 0 |
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| | | A2 |  Adamson | 2 |
| B1 |  UST | 3 | |
| A4 |  Benilde | 4 |
| | A4 |  Benilde | 0 | | | Third place
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| | | A2 |  Adamson | 2 |
| A2 |  Adamson | 1 | | | A1 |  La Salle | 2(2)

| B3 |  UE | 0 | | | A4 |  Benilde | 2(4)

#### Quarterfinals

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21 October 2023

1:00 p.m.

UE Red Warriors | 0–1|  Adamson Soaring Falcons

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* Buenaobra  84'

UP Diliman Football Field, Quezon City

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21 October 2023

3:00 p.m.

UST Golden Booters | 3–4|  Benilde Blazers

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* Belluga  33'
* Valderama  87'
* Alegre  90+1'

| Report |

* Borja  12'
* Tolentino  57'
* Vitualla  64'
* Semilla  84'

UP Diliman Football Field, Quezon City

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22 October 2023

1:00 p.m.

Ateneo Blue Eagles | 4–3|  San Beda Red Booters

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* Agyei  12'
* Agyei  49'
* Abaa  55'
* Maquiling  70'

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* Reña  8'
* Mapula  74'
* Encaya  84'

UP Diliman Football Field, Quezon City

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22 October 2023

3:00 p.m.

UP Fighting Maroons | 0–0 (a.e.t.)|  De La Salle Green Booters

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| Report |
Penalties

* Parpan
* Calayag
* Evangelista
* Regino
* Velasquez

| 2–3 |

* Andan
* Suarez
* Lozano
* Vecin
* Dela Cruz

UP Diliman Football Field, Quezon City

#### Semifinals

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28 October 2023

12:30 p.m.

Adamson Soaring Falcons | 2–0|  Benilde Blazers

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* Jayaon  38'
* Jayaon  45'

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UP Diliman Football Field, Quezon City

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28 October 2023

3:00 p.m.

Ateneo Blue Eagles | 2–0|  De La Salle Green Booters

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* Maquiling  37'
* Aspiras 45+1'

| Report |

UP Diliman Football Field, Quezon City

#### Battle for Third

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4 November 2023

12:30 p.m.

De La Salle Green Booters | 2–2 (a.e.t.)|  Benilde Blazers

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* Elnas  14'
* Elnas  39'

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* Vitualla  50'
* Vitualla  76'

Penalties
| 2–4 |

UP Diliman Football Field, Quezon City

#### Finals

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4 November 2023

3:00 p.m.

Adamson Soaring Falcons | 2–0|  Ateneo Blue Eagles

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* Jayaon  45+2'
* Jayaon  90+10'

| Report |

UP Diliman Football Field, Quezon City

### Final standing

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| Rank  | Team

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|  Adamson Soaring Falcons
|  Ateneo Blue Eagles
|  Benilde Blazers
4  |  De La Salle Green Booters
5  |  UST Golden Booters
6  |  San Beda Red Booters
7  |  UE Red Warriors
8  |  UP Fighting Maroons
9  |  EAC Generals
10  |  FEU Tamaraw Booters
11  |  MMCL Wizards
12  |  UB Brahmans
| 2023 Ang Liga Division 1 champions

Adamson Soaring Falcons
1st title

## Division II

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### Final standing

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Rank  | Team

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|  UST Junior Golden Booters
|  San Beda Red Cubs
|  De La Salle Green Booters – 2
4  |  Adamson Soaring Falcons – 2

## Awards

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### Individual awards

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Award  | Player/s  | Team  | Ref

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Golden Glove  | Andrew Nalog  |  Adamson Soaring Falcons | [7]
Golden Ball  | Leo Maquiling  |  Ateneo Blue Eagles
Golden Boot  | Isaac Anoh  |  De La Salle Green Booters
John Clyde Vitualla  |  Benilde Blazers
Best Defender  | Arjay Buenaobra  |  Adamson Soaring Falcons
Best Coach  | Darlton Digha  |  Adamson Soaring Falcons

### Team of the Tournament

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Award  | Player  | Team  | Ref

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Keeper  | Andrew Nalog  |  Adamson Soaring Falcons | [7]
Defenders  | Arjay Buenaobra  |  Adamson Soaring Falcons
Dexter John Chasing  |  Adamson Soaring Falcons
Jethro Flores  |  Ateneo Blue Eagles
Jet Gabriel Dela Cruz  |  Ateneo Blue Eagles
Midfielders  | Leo Maquiling  |  Ateneo Blue Eagles
Fernando Suarez  |  De La Salle Green Booters
Roque Empledo  |  Adamson Soaring Falcons
Forwards  | Kofi Agyei  |  Ateneo Blue Eagles
Isaac Anoh  |  De La Salle Green Booters
John Clyde Vitualla  |  Benilde Blazers

## Media

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For the first time, the league inked a one-year deal with a broadcast partner, as all Division 1 matches were broadcast and livestreamed via Smart Sports.[8] Meanwhile, Division 2 matches were sporadically streamed on the league's page.

Sports commentators

* Patrick Maramara
* Paolo del Rosario
* Luis Licas
* Ivan Gayares
* Denis Lucindo

## See also

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* UAAP Season 86

## References

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1. ^ INQUIRER.net (July 12, 2023). "FPJ Panday Bayanihan, Pantheon Holdings unveil partnership with Ang Liga for 19th season". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
2. ^ "Ang Liga Finds Home in Palms Arena". www.facebook.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
3. ^ Banzuelo, Neil (November 5, 2023). "Adamson University crowned Ang Liga Season 19 champion". BusinessWorld Online. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
4. ^ Laygo, Moss; Licas, Luis Antonio (October 28, 2023). "Ateneo dominates DLSU, books ticket to Ang Liga Finals". The GUIDON.
5. ^ "Football: Ang Liga set for August 5 kick-off". ABS-CBN News. July 12, 2023.
6. ^ Olivares, Rick. "Ang Liga gets backing from FPJ Panday Bayanihan for 19th Season". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
7. ^ a b "Ang Liga: Adamson crowned Season 19 champs". Sports Bytes Philippines. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
8. ^ Ang Liga (August 2, 2023). "Ang Liga to be streamed on Smart Sports for upcoming season". Facebook.

## External links

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* Ang Liga on Facebook

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