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
Fixtures:
1 July 2018 – 7:00 PM local time (8:00 PM Manila time)
Singapore vs Philippines
Joko Samudro Stadium
3 July 2018 – 3:30 PM local time (4:30 PM Manila time)
Vietnam vs Philippines
Gelora Delta Stadium
5 July 2018 – 7:00 PM local time (8:00 PM Manila time)
Philippines vs Indonesia
Gelora Delta Stadium
7 July 2018 – 3:30 PM local time (4:30 PM Manila time)
Philippines vs Thailand
Gelora Delta Stadium
9 July 2018 – 3:30 PM local time (4:30 PM Manila time)
Laos vs Philippines
Joko Samudro Stadium