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Kaya-Iloilo Clinches PFFWL Three-Peat with Perfect Campaign
Kaya-Iloilo secured their third consecutive PFF Women’s League championship following the tournament's final matchday at the SM Mall of Asia Football Pitch. The title defense saw the Iloilo-based side sweep the competition with a flawless 21 points, officially tying De La Salle University (DLSU) for the most titles in league history.
Carpio Double Decides Final Round Against FEU
In their concluding fixture, Kaya-Iloilo defeated second-place Far Eastern University (FEU) 2-0 to cement their championship run. Striker Alex Carpio provided the decisive offensive output, finding the net in the 40th and 87th minutes. Carpio was subsequently awarded the tournament's Most Valuable Player honor for her performance throughout the campaign.
“Despite our wins in the past, we knew that this was a new game. We knew that FEU would come out strong,” Carpio said after the match, expressing gratitude for the level of competition and affirming the team's commitment to representing the country on the continental stage.
Individual Honors and League Standings
FEU finished as the domestic runners-up with 12 points, followed by DLSU in third with seven points and the University of the Philippines (UP) in fourth with one point. The tournament's individual accolades were distributed across the top two sides:
- Most Valuable Player: Alex Carpio (Kaya-Iloilo)
- Golden Boot: Dionesa Tolentin (8 goals)
- Best Defender: Saki Yoshida (Kaya-Iloilo)
- Best Midfielder: Sarahgen Tulabing (FEU)
- Best Goalkeeper: Jessa Lehayan (FEU)
Collegiate Sides Shift Focus to UAAP
In the day's other fixture, DLSU played to a 1-1 draw against UP. Patricia Espinosa opened the scoring for La Salle in the fourth minute before Chenny Dañoso leveled the match for UP in the 44th minute. Both collegiate squads, along with FEU, utilized the tournament as critical preparation for the upcoming UAAP season, integrating new talent and addressing tactical adjustments under high-pressure competitive conditions.
Next Fixtures and Continental Outlook
With domestic honors secured, Kaya-Iloilo shifts its focus toward international competition, where the club will represent the Philippines in the AFC Women’s Champions League.