The final of the third season of the Copa Paulino Alcantara was contested by the Azkals Development Team and Kaya F.C.–Iloilo on 19 November 2021 on neutral ground at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite.
| Event | 2021 Copa Paulino Alcantara | ||||||
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| Date | 19 November 2021 | ||||||
| Venue | PFF National Training Center, Carmona | ||||||
| Referee | Clifford Daypuyat | ||||||
| Attendance | N/A | ||||||
Background
editBoth ADT and Kaya–Iloilo were drawn to Group B along with Mendiola for the 2021 Copa Paulino Alcantara. Both teams faced against each other in their first match of the tournament. Kaya–Iloilo prevailed 2–0 over ADT.[1] Kaya–Iloilo finished on the top of the group after winning 6–0 over Mendiola qualifying for the semifinals.[2] ADT also qualified after routing Mendiola 9–0.[3]
ADT and Kaya–Iloilo figured against the only two teams of Group A; Cebu and Stallion Laguna. The third team of that group, United City, withdrew assuring the remaining teams a place in the semifinals.[4]
In the semifinals, ADT won 2–1 in extra time against Stallion Laguna after initially trailing by a goal,[5][6] while Kaya–Iloilo scored the solitary goal in the late minutes of their semifinal match against Cebu through a penalty kick.[7][8][9]
Route to the final
edit| Azkals Development Team | Round | Kaya–Iloilo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Opponent | Result | Group stage | Opponent | Result | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kaya–Iloilo | 0–2 | Matchday 1 | Azkals Development Team | 2–0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mendiola | 9–0 | Matchday 2 | Mendiola | 6–0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group B runner-ups
Source: PFL
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Final standings | Group B winners
Source: PFL
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| Opponent | Result | Knockout phase | Opponent | Result | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stallion Laguna | 2–1 (a.e.t.) |
Semi-finals | Dynamic Herb Cebu | 1–0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Match summary
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 Copa Paulino Alcantara 2021 Final - Azkals Development Team vs. Kaya FC-Iloilo by the Philippines Football League |
The 2021 Copa Paulino Alcantara final was held on November 19, 2021[10] in the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. No spectators were allowed due to the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. ADT were without the service of their captain Jarvey Gayoso, who scored six goals in the tournament after he suffered from a hamstring injury during the second half of ADT's semifinal match against Stallion Laguna.[11] Kaya–Iloilo last clinched the Copa Paulino Alcantara title in 2018, when it won against Davao Aguilas in extra time in that tournament's final.[12]
The match was disrupted by a power interruption but the match resumed after the issue was resolved.[13] Both Kaya–Iloilo and the ADT were evenly matched in the first half, with Mar Diano clearing a shot from Jovin Bedic off the line. In the 47th minute a lofted cross from Simone Rota fell to Kenshiro Daniels, who poked it in the net to make it 1–0 in favor of Kaya–Iloilo.[14] The ADT pushed for an equalizer and nearly got it when Mar Diano's header narrowly went over the crossbar. Despite more chances for the ADT, Kaya managed to hold on and eventually secured their 2nd ever Copa title.[15]
The match ended in favor of Kaya–Iloilo, with a 1–0 scoreline. In doing so, Kaya became the first ever team to win the Copa Paulino Alcantara without conceding a single goal, scoring 10 goals in the process. Kaya also qualified as the country's representative in the 2022 AFC Champions League qualifying round, as well as earning a direct ticket to the 2022 AFC Cup.
| ADT | 0–1 | Kaya–Iloilo |
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Daniels  47' |
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References
edit- ^ Terrado, Jonas (8 November 2021). "Kaya-Iloilo shows true form in second half, beats ADT in 'Copa' return". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ Leyba, Olmin (12 November 2021). "Kaya FC sweeps group matches". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ Aznar, Edri (14 November 2021). "ADT bags semis slot with routing of Mendiola in Copa". Sunstar. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ Terrado, Jonas (10 November 2021). "Stallion-Laguna faces newcomer Dynamic Herb Cebu". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ Carandang, Justin Kenneth (16 November 2021). "Azkals Development Team books Finals slot in 2021 Copa Paulino Alcantara". GMA News. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ "Azkals Development Team reaches Copa Paulino final". ABS-CBN News. 16 November 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ Carandang, Justin Kenneth (16 November 2021). "Kaya FC sets up Copa Paulino Alcantara finals clash vs Azkals Development Team". GMA News. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ "Bedic penalty the key as Kaya overcomes Cebu to reach Copa Alcantara Final". Tiebreaker Times. 16 November 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ "Resilient CFC surprises title favorite Kaya FC Iloilo in Copa Paulino Alcantara semis". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 17 November 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ del Carmen, Lorenzo (16 November 2021). "Gallantes strikes in extra time vs Stallion, lifts ADT to Copa Alcantara final". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ Terrado, Jonas (18 November 2021). "ADT bracing for worst after Jarvey Gayoso injury". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ "Bedic, Kaya looks for memorable finish in 2021". Philippines Football League. 18 November 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ del Carmen, Lorenzo (19 November 2021). "Kenshiro Daniels goal sinks ADT, secures Copa Alcantara title for Kaya". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ Saldajeno, Ivan (19 November 2021). "Kaya Iloilo reclaims Copa title with squeaker over ADT in final". Dugout. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Kaya-Iloilo wins Copa Paulino Alcantara title". Manila Bulletin. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.