Alviera, Porac, Pampanga – The third Alviera Football Cup launched triumphantly, bringing together almost 350 athletes representing 24 teams across five age categories: U6, U8, U10, U12, and U14. This premier youth tournament united top football players from Central Luzon, showcasing rising talent on the Alviera Football Field. The Champions from each category secured their spot in the Inter-Ayala Football Cup.
Featured Teams and Division Results
Competing teams included Culiat FC, Asny, Forever United FC, Pilman Bataan, La Vertice, Noblesse, Westfields, Villa De Bacolor, Lingap Leads, Publico, Apo Atletico, and Alviera FC delivering high-energy matches filled with skill, sportsmanship, and excitement.
In the U6 category, Sebastian Celikkol from Noblesse shone as XMPLR Athlete, with Noblesse also claiming the Sportsmanship Award en route to a strong showing; champions Culiat triumphed, followed by first runner-up Forever United FC and second runner-up Pilman Bataan.
U8 crowned Culiat FC A (White) as champions, with Pilman Bataan in second and Culiat FC B (Yellow) securing third—where Angelo Cosico earned XMPLR Athlete honors and his team took the Sportsmanship Award.
Forever United FC dominated U10 for the title, ahead of Pilman Bataan in second and ASNY in third; Reyansh Ghlidiyal from ASNY was named XMPLR Athlete, with his squad grabbing the Sportsmanship nod.
U12 saw Lingap Leads lift the trophy, with Villa de Bacolor as first runner-up and Westfields in third—home to XMPLR Athlete Gil Mendoza and the Sportsmanship Award winners.
Finally, Apo Atletico conquered U14, followed by Villa de Bacolor and Noblesse on the podium; Edu Sanggalang from Pilman Bataan was hailed as XMPLR Athlete, with his team earning Sportsmanship accolades.
Positioned as the official Central Luzon qualifier for the Inter-Ayala Football Cup in December, the culminating tournament that brings together all winning teams of the four Ayala estate youth football leagues—the Vermosa Victory Games, Alviera Football Cup, Arca South Invitational Football Cup, and Circuit Makati Football Cup, the event provided top performers in each category with coveted spots in the inter-estate showdown. Beyond the matches themselves, the tournament also highlighted its “green card” which encourages young athletes to practice values such as fair play, respect, and teamwork both on and off the field. Robbie de Vera, Founder and CEO of XMPLR Sports, added: “We’re proud to partner with Alviera on this event, raising awareness of the core values learned through sports—nurturing the next generation of football stars and building character both on and off the field.”
Rita Cristobal, Marketing Head of Alviera, shared: “The Alviera Football Cup continues to be a flagship event that brings Alviera’s vision to life as a premiere sports destination, fostering community, health, and unforgettable experiences for families across Central Luzon.”
The third edition of the Alviera Football Cup underscores the growing momentum of youth sports in the region. For more information on upcoming events, schedules, and how to support or participate, please visit www.alviera.com.ph or follow ALVIERAPH on Facebook, and Instagram, and Tik Tok @alvieraph social media.
