The Don Bosco Technical College brings home the 3rd Hyundai Champions’ League 2019 title. | Contributed Photo
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC) is the new champion of the Hyundai Champions’ League after blanking KNF-Don Bosco Boys Home (DBBH), 2-0, Sunday, April 28, 2019 at the Fr. Julian Hernando SJ Athletic Field of the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu campus in Mandaue City.
Josh Asignar opened the scoring for DBTC when he found the back of the net in the 30th minute. DBTC’s first Hyundai title was sealed via a header by CJ Songalia 15 minutes later.
DBTC was also the one who prevented defending two-time champions SHS-AdC Magis Eagles from advancing to the finals, following a 3-1 victory over the former champions in the semifinals.
The Magis Eagles settled for third place after routing DB Blue 5-0 in the battle for third match.
Scoring the goals were Chandler Argo, who had a hattrick, Christian Lumapas, and Matthew Suico.
DBTC also brought home with them three of the special awards including the coveted Most Valuable Player honor, which went to Vaughn Pacaña.
Pacaña’s teammates, Lance Alkuino and Tristan Enad, were named Best Goalkeeper and Best Defender, respectively.
The Best Midfielder honor was awarded to John Cyril Sinoy of KNF-DBBH while Magis Eagles’ Argo was named Best Striker. /bmjo