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Philippine Air Force
File:PAF FC crest.jpg
Full namePhilippine Air Force Football Club
Nickname(s)The Airmen
ChairmanOscar Rabena
Head coachEdzel Bracamonte
LeagueUFL Division 2

The Philippine Air Force Football Club (also known as Philippine Air Force Phoenix FC due to sponsorship reasons) is an association football club serving under a combination of officers, enlisted personnel and civilians of the Philippine Air Force. They have won several major football tournaments across the country, including the United Football League where they won the 2010 and 2011 season titles. The club's most recent success was its 2011 Campaign which saw it as the Cup and League Champions in the UFL. The club is managed by Oscar Rabena and headed by coach Edsel Bracamonte. The club's logo is known for the words: "PILIPINAS. HUKBONG HIMPAPAWID".

Philippine Air Force F.C. is affiliated with the Batangas Football Association, the football association of the province of Batangas.

History

The early years

The club participated in the 1993–94 edition of Asian Cup Winners' Cup as the sole representative of the Philippines. The club, which qualified to the tournament as winners of the Ugarte Cup, was led by head coach Noel Casilao. They lose in the two legged match against Japanese side Nissan with an aggregated score of 0–6. Their first match against the Japanese club was held in Japan where they lost 0–5.[1][2]

Performance in United Football League

Philippine Air Force is the most successful club in the United Football League having won 2 league championships and 2 UFL Cup trophies. The club's most recent success was its 2011 Campaign which saw it as the Cup and League Champions in the UFL.

In 2013 season, Philippine Air Force FC finished last in the Division 1 table and has been relegated to UFL Division 2 in 2014 season.[3]

Current management

Position Name Nationality
Manager: Oscar Rabena Philippines Filipino
Assistant Manager: Alberto Masuda Philippines Filipino
Head Coach: Edzel Bracamonte Philippines Filipino
Assistant Coach: Leo Alfred Jaena Philippines Filipino
Officer-in-Charge: Erwin Solomon Philippines Filipino
Technical Director: Ramil Ranario Philippines Filipino
Goalkeeping Coach: Joeme Tolosa Philippines Filipino
Training Staff: Jess Adato Philippines Filipino
Training Staff: Regie Baito Philippines Filipino

Current squad

As of 12 January 2014[4]
Ian Araneta playing a match against Loyola Meralco Sparks F.C.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
3 FW Philippines PHI Clifford Dacera
4 DF Philippines PHI Neil Lirio
6 MF Philippines PHI Randy Bela-Ong
7 FW Philippines PHI Mark Anthony Ferrer
8 MF Philippines PHI Antonio Albor Jr.
9 MF Philippines PHI Winnie Subere
10 MF Philippines PHI Jezurel Tonog
11 DF Philippines PHI Herbert Bayona
12 MF Philippines PHI Paul Concepcion
15 MF Philippines PHI Rodolf Bebanco
16 DF Philippines PHI Nicolas Leonora Jr.
17 DF Philippines PHI Neckson Leonora
No. Pos. Nation Player
20 FW Philippines PHI Jimmy Vergara Jr.
21 FW Philippines PHI Francis Gustilo
22 GK Philippines PHI Erl Tomodos
23 FW Philippines PHI Ian Araneta (captain)
25 DF Philippines PHI Joebel Bermejo
26 DF Philippines PHI Joel Ballo-Allo
27 FW Philippines PHI Jalor Soriano
30 DF Philippines PHI Jake Hugo
31 DF Philippines PHI Glenn Bulaquiña
71 DF Philippines PHI Romeo Martinez Jr.
87 FW Philippines PHI Vince Braga
88 GK Philippines PHI Kenneth Delloso

Records

Season Division Tms. Pos. PFF NMCC UFL Cup AFC PC
No league yet Winners —
2010 1 8 1st — Runner-up —
2011 1 7 1st — Winners —
2012 1 10 5th — Group Stage —
2013 1 10 10th (Rel) DNQ TBD DNQ
Key
  • Tms. = Number of teams
  • Pos. = Position in league
  • Rel = Relegated
  • TBD = To be determined
  • DNQ = Did not qualify

Note: Performances of the club indicated here was after the UFL Division 1 created (as a semi-pro league) in 2009.

Honors

Domestic competitions

  • Manila Premier Football League:
  • Winners (1): 1997[5]
  • Runners-up (1): 2010
  • National Cup Championships
  • Winners (3):[6] 1982–83, 1985, 1989

Performance in AFC competitions

1989-1990: First round
Season Competition Round Nat. Club Home Away
1989-1990 Asian Club Championship First round Malaysia Kuala Lumpur FA 0–6
1989-1990 Asian Club Championship First round Singapore Geylang International 0–3
1889-1990 Asian Club Championship First round Brunei Muara Stars 1–0
1889-1990 Asian Club Championship First round Indonesia Pelita Jaya 0–3
1993-1994: First round
Season Competition Round Nat. Club Home Away
1993-1994 Asian Cup Winners' Cup First round Japan Nissan 0–5 0–1

References

  1. ^ "Nervous Americans to send security team to Qatar". New Straits Times. 21 September 1993. Retrieved 18 January 2016. The Philippine Air Force team with more spirit than skill to hold them together flew to Japan...
  2. ^ Stokkermans, Karel (12 December 2002). "Asian Club Competitions 1993/94 - Cup Winners' Cup 1993/94". rsssf.com. Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
  3. ^ Bob Guerrero (23 June 2013). "The Rise, Fall and Coming Rebirth of Air Force Football". http://ph.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/thepassionatefan. http://ph.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/thepassionatefan. Retrieved 1 July 2013. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= and |work= (help)
  4. ^ UFL Philippines (11 January 2014). "Phil. Air Force FC". ufl.ph. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
  5. ^ Schöggl, Hans. "Philippines 1997". RSSSF. Retrieved 5 November 2011.
  6. ^ Schöggl, Hans. "Philippines - List of Champions". RSSSF. Retrieved 5 November 2011.
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