The 2018 PFF Women's League season is the second season of the women's national league of the Philippines following the 2016–17 season.
| Season | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Dates | August 25 – November 11 |
| Champions | De La Salle University 2nd title |
| Matches played | 43 |
| Goals scored | 221 (5.14 per match) |
| Best Player |  Chelo Hodges (DLSU) |
| Top goalscorer | Isabella Bandoja (Tuloy) (22 goals) |
| Best goalkeeper | Natasha Lacson (DLSU) |
| Highest scoring | 17 goals[1] DLSU 17–0 DLSZ (September 29, 2018) |
← 2016–17 2019 → | |
The organization of a second season for the league was reported as early as July 2018.[2] Ten clubs participated for the second season which will run from August 25 to November 11 2018, with De La Salle Zobel and Tuloy F.C. making their debuts.[3]
The University of Santo Tomas and the De La Salle University played against each other in the de facto final on November 11, 2018[4] where the latter won 2–1 over the former.[5]
Format
editThe league followed a single round robin format for the second season. Matches are to be played on weekends. The primary venue for the league's matches is the PFF National Training Centre in Carmona, Cavite with the Rizal Memorial Stadium designated as an alternate venue. As of this season the league's players reportedly are compliant with the MyPFF online registration system of the Philippine Football Federation.[3]
Clubs
edit10 teams participated in the second season of the league with De La Salle Zobel and Tuloy F.C. making their debuts. 2016–17 season participants, Fuego España and The Younghusband Football Academy decided not to enter for this season.
League table
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | De La Salle University | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 37 | 5 | +32 | 25 |
| 2 | University of Santo Tomas | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 43 | 6 | +37 | 21 |
| 3 | Far Eastern University | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 10 | +22 | 19 |
| 4 | Tuloy | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 34 | 22 | +12 | 16 |
| 5 | Hiraya | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 14 | +6 | 14 |
| 6 | Ateneo de Manila University | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 17 | +3 | 13 |
| 7 | OutKast | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 19 | +5 | 10 |
| 8 | University of the Philippines | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 40 | −29 | 5 |
| 9 | Green Archers United | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 32 | −26 | 4 |
| 10 | De La Salle Zobel | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 66 | −59 | 3 |
Rules for classification: No information
Results
edit- Format: Single round robin
Honors
edit- Individual award[5]
- Most Valuable Player:
Chelo Hodges (De La Salle) - Best Goalkeeper: Natasha Lacson (De La Salle)
- Best Defender: Mariell Tejada (De La Salle)
- Best Midfielder: Hazel Lustan (UST)
- Golden Boot: Isabella Bandoja (Tuloy) with 24 goals
- Team
- Fair Play Award: Tuloy F.C.[5]
References
edit- ^ Montayre, Mia (October 5, 2018). "PFFWL Roundup: La Salle sets league-record for most goals scored, continues UST chase". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
- ^ "PFF President Nonong Araneta reveals exciting times ahead for Philippine football". ABS-CBN Sports. July 18, 2018. Archived from the original on July 18, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
- ^ a b "PFF Women's League 2018 kicks off on August 25". Fox Sports Philippines. August 24, 2018. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
- ^ Montayre, Mia (November 9, 2018). "La Salle overtakes UST as season nears finish line". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ a b c "De La Salle Retains Title After Defeating UST, 2-1". Philippine Football Federation. November 11, 2018. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ a b "PFFWL2018 Sunday Results". Twitter. PFF Women's League. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
UST inch closer to the league title ADMU wins by default
- ^ a b "TuloySaDonBosco FC have won their fifth match by default!". Twitter. Pinay Futbol. Retrieved November 6, 2018.