04/05/2026
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Alviera, Porac, Pampanga โ The third Alviera Football Cup kicked off in triumphant style, drawing nearly 350 young athletes from 24 teams across U6, U8, U10, U12, and U14 divisions. This premier Central Luzon youth tournament showcased rising football talent on the Alviera Football Field, with category champions earning spots in the Inter-Ayala Football Cup.
Standing out for exemplary fair play, the Porac LGU Football Team U14 captured the prestigious Sportsmanship Award, embodying the event's "green card" initiative that
celebrates respect, teamwork, and values on and off the pitch. Competing teams like Culiat FC, Asny, Forever United FC, Pilman Bataan, La Vertice, Noblesse, Westfields, Villa De Bacolor, Lingap Leads, Publico, Apo Atletico, and Porac LGU delivered high-energy matches brimming with skill and spirit.
Division Champions and Highlights
U6: Noblesse (Champion, Sportsmanship Award; XMPLR Athlete: Sebastian Celikkol); 1st runner-up: Forever United FC; 2nd runner-up: Pilman Bataan.
U8: Culiat FC A (White) (Champion); 2nd: Pilman Bataan; 3rd: Culiat FC B (Yellow) (Sportsmanship Award; XMPLR Athlete: Angelo Cosico).
U10: Forever United FC (Champion); 2nd: Pilman Bataan; 3rd: Asny (Sportsmanship Award; XMPLR Athlete: Reyansh Ghlidiyal).
U12: Lingap Leads (Champion); 1st runner-up: Villa de Bacolor; 3rd: Westfields (Sportsmanship Award; XMPLR Athlete: Gil Mendoza).
U14: Apo Atletico (Champion); 2nd: Villa de Bacolor; 3rd: Noblesse (Sportsmanship Award: Porac LGU Football Team U14; XMPLR Athlete: Edu Sanggalang, Pilman Bataan).
As Central Luzon's official qualifier for the December Inter-Ayala Football Cupโuniting
winners from the Vermosa Victory Games, Alviera Football Cup, Arca South Invitational, and Circuit Makati Football Cupโthe event rewarded top performers with inter-estate glory.
Robbie de Vera, Founder and CEO of XMPLR Sports, said: "We're proud to partner with Alviera, raising awareness of sports' core valuesโnurturing future stars and character builders alike."
Rita Cristobal, Alviera Marketing Head, added: "This flagship event brings Alviera's vision to life as a top sports destination, fostering community, health, and family memories across Central Luzon. We're proud that our Porac LGU team, with the support of Mayor Jen Capil, performed so well in the Alviera Football Cup.โ
The Porac LGU offered free training sessions every Tuesday and Thursday at Alviera Open Grounds for kids aged 3-15 and residents of all ages. Launched in early 2026, the program fosters grassroots football development through age-grouped classes for beginners and ongoing participants, supported by partners like Alviera Sports Program, XMPLR, and the 540th Air Base Group.
With momentum building year after year, the Alviera Football Cup continues to cement its place as a vital platform for grassroots football in Central Luzonโwhere young athletes not only compete, but also learn the spirit of sportsmanship that defines the beautiful game.
