Philippines Under-19 Team Brace for AFF U19 Championship in Indonesia

The Philippines Men’s Under-19 National Team is all set to compete in the AFF Under-19 Championship beginning 1 July 2018 in Surabaya, Indonesia. The team left for the tournament on 29 June 2018 after a final tune-up match with Davao Aguilas FC last 27 June 2018.

The Philippines is in Group A and will face Singapore on 1 July, Vietnam on 3 July, host Indonesia on 5 July, Thailand on 7 July, and Laos on 9 July.

The coaching staff is headed by PFF Head of Youth Development Reiji Hirata and assisted by coaches Roxy Dorlas, Gerald Orcullo, Christian Salanguit, and goalkeeping coach Anthony Albao.

“These players have a lot of potential and are very creative,” said Hirata.

“We wish the Philippines Under-19 team, led by Coach Reiji Hirata, the best of luck in the AFF Under-19 Championships in Indonesia,” said PFF general secretary Atty. Edwin Gastanes. “The team is in a tough group but they are determined to give their all on the field.”

The team had their preparations at the PFF National Training Center inside the San Lazaro Leisure Park in Carmona, Cavite in the month of June 2018.

Players:

KAMMERAAD, Quincy Julian – Goalkeeper – AVV Zeeburgia
BLANCO, Jason Edward – Goalkeeper – Far Eastern University – Bukidnon
SEMBLANTE, Jessie Reil – Goalkeeper – San Beda University – Cebu
BAITO, Vince Eric – Defender – San Beda University – Iloilo
BENGAY, John Paul Josheb – Defender – Far Eastern University – Bukidnon
FORROSUELO, Pete Andrei – Defender – Far Eastern University – Zamboanga del Norte
FRIGILLANO, Viejay – Defender – Far Eastern University – Ozamiz
TOBIAS, Mark Jessar – Defender – Far Eastern University – Cagayan de Oro
ABSALON, Kieth – Midfielder – Far Eastern University – Masbate
BAMBROFFE, Adam Christopher – Midfielder – Whyteleafe U18 FC
BODE, Jed – Midfielder – De La Salle Santiago Zobel – Iloilo
BROCE, Joshua – Midfielder – National University – San Carlos City
DALAM, Ealhwine Johoiakim – Midfielder – Far Eastern University – Zamboanga City
GUARIÑA, Anton Miguel – Midfielder – Kaya FC Elite – NCR
MONTEVERDE, Redwin Griffith – Midfielder – University of the Philippines – NCR
REY, Geri Martini – Midfielder – Far Eastern University – Iloilo
TACARDON, Fidel Victor – Midfielder – University of the Philippines – NCR
CHAVEZ, Samuel Reuben – Forward – San Beda University – Surigao del Sur
MAQUILING, Leo Gabriel – Forward – Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu – Cebu
PABUALAN, Chester Gio – Forward – Far Eastern University – Bukidnon
SUBA Jr., Mariano – Forward – San Beda University – Tarlac
VERGARA, Shanden – Forward – De La Salle Zobel – San Carlos City
VILLANUEVA Jr., Christopher – Forward – San Beda University – Butuan City