USC XI, SHS-Ateneo claim titles

CEBU, Philippines - The University of San Carlos (USC) lady booters and Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu bested separate foes via penalty shootout to rule their respective categories in the 1st Sinulog Football Cup yesterday at the University of San Carlos-Technological Center (USC-TC) field in Brgy. Talamban, this city.

The Carolinians banked on their homecourt advantage to edge out St. Theresa’s College A, 2-1, and claim the championship the girls 17 class.

On the other hand, Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu bagged the players 10 title after fending off Canduman Football Club, 2-1.

Convergy’s reigned supreme in the Inter-BPO division after whipping Innodata, 2-0, while ERCO Football Club defeated Count Football Club, 2-1, to grab the 38-above crown.

As of this writing, the championship matches in other categories were still being played.

The champion squads will receive trophies and medals, while the runners-up will be given away medals.

The two-day tilt is among the highlights of the month-long Sinulog celebration in honor of the miraculous Sr. Sto. Niño de Cebu. (FREEMAN)