The Philippine Football Federation National Men's Club Championship was an annual football competition organized by the Philippine Football Federation and contested by Filipino clubs. It lasted for four seasons from 2011 to 2014–15 and was replaced by the Copa Paulino Alcantara. It was sponsored by Smart Communications and therefore known as the PFF–Smart National Men's Club Championship.
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| Organising body | Philippine Football Federation |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 |
| Folded | 2015 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) |
| Number of teams | 8 (last edition) |
| International cup(s) | AFC President's Cup (2014) AFC Cup (2015 - 2016) |
| Last champions | Loyola |
| Most championships | Ceres (2) |
History
editThe Philippine Football Federation (PFF) had not been able to organize a national tournament since 2007, when they staged the PFF Centennial Men's Open Championship.[1] However, the semi-final finish of the Philippine national team in the 2010 AFF Championship increased the sport's popularity in the country. In January 2011, Smart Communications approached the PFF with an offer to finance a new domestic football competition. The proposed partnership was set to last 10 years, with Smart releasing ₱80 million in funds with the aim of providing more playing opportunities for skilled football players, and the eventual creation of a national league.[2]
Newly installed Philippine Football Federation president Mariano V. Araneta subsequently approved the proposal. In March 2011, the new tournament commenced under the name PFF–Smart Men's Club Championship.[citation needed]
Seasons
editCup winners and runners-up
editList of finals
edit| † | Match was won during extra time |
| * | Match was won on a penalty shoot-out |
| & | Match was won on aggregate over two legs |
| Season | Winners | Score | Runners-up | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Global | 3–2&[A] | San Beda | Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila |
| 2012–13 | Ceres | 1–0 | PSG | Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila |
| 2013–14 | Ceres | 3–1&[B] | Global | Panaad Stadium, Bacolod |
| 2014–15 | Loyola | 2–0 | Global | Rizal Memorial Stadium, Manila |
Results by club
edit| Club | Titles | Runners-up | Seasons won | Seasons runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceres | 2 | 0 | 2012–13, 2013–14 | — |
| Global | 1 | 2 | 2011 | 2013–14, 2014–15 |
| Loyola | 1 | 0 | 2014–15 | — |
| PSG | 0 | 1 | — | 2012–13 |
| San Beda | 0 | 1 | — | 2011 |
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ Olivares, Rick (1 March 2011). "National open football tilt back after five-year hiatus". BusinessMirror. Archived from the original on 6 April 2012. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ^ "PFF, Smart to form Philippine football league". GMA News. 31 January 2011. Archived from the original on 21 November 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2011.
External links
edit- Philippines - List of Champions, RSSSF.com