USJ-R, SHS-Ateneo win in CESAFI football

CEBU, Philippines - The University of San Jose-Recoletos opened its bid in the 2010 Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) secondary football tournament with a 1-0 victory over the University of San Carlos at the University of San Carlos-Technological Center in Brgy.Talamban, this city.

Jude Alcoseba saved USJ-R’s day with his successful attempt from the center approximately five meters from the goal at the 15th.

Even as USJ-R was hounded with more fouls, having more ball possession and better defense gave the Kicking Jaguars the edge over USC.

In the other match, the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu whipped the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF), 6-2. Among those who powered Sacred Heart to victory were Kyle Arieta (two goals at the 12th and 60th), Vinson Nery, Wilfred Villaver (59th and 69th), and Peter Peña.

Meanwhile, the collegiate action starts this afternoon also at USC.

The opener will feature host USC against USPF, while the main game pits the University of the Visayas against the University of Cebu.

This year’s CESAFI football will be handled by former Cebu Football Association president Jonathan Maximo in association with the Cebu Amateur Football Club. (FREEMAN)