Iloilo rules football second round elims

 

Chris Maverick Perocho, goalie of Iloilo slides to block the last free kick of Negros striker in the shoot out play, Game 4 football elimination round, WVRAA 2014, San Jose de Buenavista, Antique

By Dennis B. Bade

 Chris Maverick Perocho played hero for Iloilo booters when ended the deadlock with Negros team at 5-4 after blocking the sixth free kick in the elimination round of the football event at EBJ Memorial Sports Centre, San Jose de Buenavista, February 11, 2014. Perocho, a fourth year student of Central Philippine University (CPU) rolled on the ground and cried after blocking the Negros kick.

“God answered my prayers. He told me to wait for the right time,” Perocho said his eyes showing hints of sense of achievement.

The field umpires declared a shoot out after the bell rang in the second half, with scores tied at 1-1.

Goalie of Negros frustrated of the resut of the game

Negros deposited their 1 point in the first half of the game, while Iloilo marked their own in the last 10 minute of the second half.    

Mr. Marc Hermel Agriam, head coach of Iloilo said that he is very happy of the result of the game since they surpassed their biggest obstacle and that is winning against Negros.

“This is the first time that our school, Central Philippine University represented in this game. In the  previous years, it was Barotac Viejo,” Agraim added.

Star player goalie Perocho further stressed that it is worth to pray hard and learn the value of patience.

In the same day their team in elementary also won against Negros ended a score of 2-1.

Team Iloilo performed their cool down exercise after the game