MAKATI FC’s boys’ under-14 squad capped a brilliant showing in the 2022 Malaysia Borneo Football Cup with a 2-1 win over St. George Australia yesterday in Kota Kinabalu.
Joshua Moleje and River Solis netted first-half goals as Makati FC secured the championship.
Solis also scored a 14th minute strike that gave Makati FC a place in the final, nipping Diklat Merden of Indonesia 1-0 in the semis.
Makati FC boys U14 finished the tournament undefeated. In 2019, the club, playing in the boys’ U15, also emerged as champions.
On its way to the finals, Makati FC swept Group B with a maximum of nine points.
Makati FC blanked TABS Malaysia 2-0, edged Football West Australia 3-2, and upended fellow Philippine youth club Malaya FC 2-0 to complete the sweep.
Solis was the team’s top goal scorer with six, highlighted by a brace against the Australians.
Coaches SeLu Lozano, Bob Salvacion and founder Tomas Lozano led the Makati FC delegation.
“Our program continues to evolve and get better because of these international exposures. We aim that one day a lot more of our young talents get the opportunity they deserve,” said SeLu Lozano, Makati FC Director and CEO.
“We’re very happy for what the boys have accomplished in this tournament and the club looks forward to paving bigger dreams for our Filipino youth.”
Makati FC will travel again in November, this time to compete in the SingaCup, where the club will bring in five teams – two Boys 10 and squads in the Girls 14, Boys 12 and Boys 8.
