2024 in Philippine football

Football in Philippines
Season2024
Men's football
Philippines Football LeagueKaya–Iloilo
Women's football
PFF Women's CupStallion Laguna

The following article is a summary of the 2024 football season in the Philippines.

National teams

Men's senior

FIFA World Cup qualification

March 21 Second round Iraq  1–0  Philippines Basra, Iraq
22:00 UTC+3 Ali 84' Report (AFC) Stadium: Basra International Stadium
Attendance: 63,750
Referee: Abdullah Jamali (Kuwait)
March 26 Second round Philippines  0–5  Iraq Manila, Philippines
19:00 UTC+8 Report (FIFA)
Report (AFC)
Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 10,014
Referee: Nazmi Nasaruddin (Malaysia)
June 11 Second round Indonesia  2–0  Philippines Jakarta, Indonesia
19:30 UTC+7
(FIFA) (AFC) Stadium: Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
Attendance: 64,942
Referee: Rustam Lutfullin (Uzbekistan)

Friendlies

September 4 Merdeka Tournament Philippines  1–2  Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
21:00 UTC+8 Tabinas 27' Report
Stadium: Bukit Jalil National Stadium
Attendance: 3,658
Referee: Yudi Nurcahya (Indonesia)
October 11 King's Cup Thailand  3–1  Philippines Songkhla, Thailand
20:00 UTC+7
Stadium: Tinsulanon Stadium
Attendance: 24,000
October 14 King's Cup Tajikistan  0–3  Philippines Songkhla, Thailand
16:30 UTC+7 Stadium: Tinsulanon Stadium
November 14 Friendly Hong Kong  3–1  Philippines So Kon Po, Hong Kong
20:00 UTC+8
Stadium: Hong Kong Stadium
Attendance: 4,966
Referee: Warintorn Sassadee (Thailand)

ASEAN Championship

Philippines advanced to the semifinals of the ASEAN Championship for the first time since 2018 after a 1–0 win against Indonesia on December 21, 2024.[1] Six days later, on December 27, they also achieved their first victory over Thailand in 52 years by winning 2–1 in the first leg of the semifinals.[2]

December 12 GS Philippines  1–1  Myanmar Manila, Philippines
18:30 UTC+8 Report Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 1,589
Referee: Kim Dae-yong (South Korea)
December 15 GS Laos  1–1  Philippines Vientiane, Laos
17:30 UTC+7 Report
Stadium: New Laos National Stadium
Attendance: 6,389
Referee: Ryo Tanimoto (Japan)
December 18 GS Philippines  1–1  Vietnam Manila, Philippines
21:00 UTC+8
Report Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 3,346
Referee: Akobirxuja Shukurullaev (Uzbekistan)
December 21 GS Indonesia  0–1  Philippines Surakarta, Indonesia
20:00 UTC+7 Report Stadium: Manahan Stadium
Attendance: 17,390
Referee: Koji Takasaki (Japan)
December 27 SF Leg 1 Philippines  2–1  Thailand Manila, Philippines
21:00 UTC+8
Report Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
Attendance: 10,087
Referee: Kim Dae-yong (South Korea)
December 30 SF Leg 2 Thailand  3–1 (a.e.t.)
(4–3 agg.)
 Philippines Bangkok, Thailand
20:00 UTC+7 Report Stadium: Rajamangala Stadium
Attendance: 31,876
Referee: Kimura Hiroyuki (Japan)

Men's under-20

ASEAN U-19 Boys Championship

July 17 GS Indonesia  6–0  Philippines Surabaya, Indonesia
19:30 UTC+7
Stadium: Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium
Referee: Faisal Sulaiman Albalawi (Saudi Arabia)
July 20 GS Philippines  2–0  Timor-Leste Surabaya, Indonesia
15:00 UTC+7
  • Bisong 12', 61'
Stadium: Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium
Referee: Choi Hyun-jai (South Korea)
July 23 GS Cambodia  1–0  Philippines Surabaya, Indonesia
19:30 UTC+7
  • Sovannara 11'
Stadium: Gelora 10 November Stadium
Referee: Jin Jingyuan (China)

AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualification

Group H

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  Iraq 3 3 0 0 18 0 +18 9 Final tournament
2  Thailand (H) 3 2 0 1 18 1 +17 6
3  Philippines 3 1 0 2 4 7 −3 3
4  Brunei 3 0 0 3 0 32 −32 0
Source: AFC
Rules for classification: Qualification tiebreakers
(H) Hosts
September 25 Group H Thailand  5–0  Philippines Buriram, Thailand
  • Thanakrit 14'
  • Caelan 16', 24', 45'
  • Thanawut 75'
Report (AFC) Stadium: Chang Arena
Attendance: 1,359
Referee: Sultan Mohamed Al Hammadi (United Arab Emirates)
September 27 Group H Philippines  0–2  Iraq Buriram, Thailand
Report
  • Faisal 10' (pen.)
  • Haji 63'
Stadium: Chang Arena
Attendance: 69
Referee: Chen Hsin-chuan (Chinese Taipei)
September 29 Group H Philippines  4-0  Brunei Buriram, Thailand
Stadium: Chang Arena

Men's under-17

ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship

June 21 GS Laos  3–0  Philippines Surakarta, Indonesia
15:00 UTC+7
  • Daophahad 39'
  • Fabela 49' (o.g.)
  • Vongdeuan 90+10'
Report Stadium: Manahan Stadium
Referee: Poon Chun Kit (Hong Kong)
June 24 GS Philippines  0–3  Indonesia Surakarta, Indonesia
19:30 UTC+7 Report
  • Evandra 65'
  • Mierza 71', 90+2'
Stadium: Manahan Stadium
Referee: Du Jianxin (China)
June 27 GS Philippines  0–4  Singapore Surakarta, Indonesia
19:30 UTC+7
  • Harith 16'
  • Helmi 66'
  • Rae Peh 82', 85'
Stadium: Sriwedari Stadium

AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification

October 19 Group B Macau  0–7  Philippines Phnom Penh, Cambodia
--:-- UTC+7 Report
  • Omitade 34'
  • Steen 37' (pen.)
  • Moutzouris 43' (pen.)
  • Webster 55'
  • Moleje 79'
  • Abrenica 85'
  • Amann 86'
Stadium: Olympic Stadium
Attendance: 258
Referee: Veronika Bernatskaya (Kyrgyzstan)
October 21 Group B Philippines  0–8  Afghanistan Phnom Penh, Cambodia
--:-- UTC+7 Report
  • Shirzai 6', 41'
  • Ahmadi 57', 69'
  • Safi 63'
  • Mahbobi 75'
  • Ibrahimi 81'
  • Sarwari 90+1' (pen.)
Stadium: Olympic Stadium
Referee: Chuang En-yir (Chinese Taipei)

Women's senior

Friendlies

February 21 Friendly Finland  4–0  Philippines San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain
15:00 UTC+1
Report Stadium: Pinatar Arena
Attendance: 300
Referee: Katalin Sipos (Hungary)
February 24 Pinatar Cup Philippines  0–2  Scotland San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain
Report
Stadium: Pinatar Arena
Attendance: 200
Referee: Jana Adámková (Czech Republic)
February 27 Pinatar Cup Philippines  0–1  Slovenia San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain
20:30 UTC+1 Golob 5' Stadium: Pinatar Arena
Attendance: 30
Referee: Katalin Sipos (Hungary)
April 5 Friendly South Korea  3–0  Philippines Icheon, South Korea
19:00 UTC+9
Report Stadium: Icheon Sports Complex
Referee: Azusa Sugino (Japan)
October 30 Pink Ladies Cup Philippines  1–4  Kenya Antalya, Turkey
16:00 UTC+3 Bolden 67' (pen.) Report
Stadium: Emirhan Sports Complex

Women's under-17

Friendlies

February 5 MIMA Cup Philippines  0–2  England Pinatar Arena, San Pedro del Pinatar
16:00 UTC+1 Report Fisher 35'
Cassap 56'
February 8 MIMA Cup Philippines  0–1  Sweden Pinatar Arena, San Pedro del Pinatar
Rolfsson 88'

AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup

The Filipinas U17 made their debut in the 2024 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup with a 6-1 win over host Indonesia on May 6, 2024.[3] They finished their campaign in the group stage after a 1–1 draw with South Korea.[4]

Group A
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1  North Korea 3 3 0 0 22 0 +22 9 Knockout stage
2  South Korea 3 1 1 1 13 8 +5 4
3  Philippines 3 1 1 1 7 8 −1 4
4  Indonesia (H) 3 0 0 3 1 27 −26 0
Source: AFC
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers
(H) Hosts
May 6 GS Indonesia  1–6  Philippines Kapten I Wayan Dipta Stadium, Gianyar
19:00 Scheunemann 12' Report
  • Pino 6', 35'
  • Guy 22'
  • Markey 29'
  • Collins 54', 62'
Referee: Supiree Testhomya (Thailand)
May 9 GS Philippines  0–6  North Korea Bali United Training Center, Gianyar
16:00 Report
  • Jon Il-chong 17', 27'
  • Kang Ryu-mi 24'
  • Pak Il-sim 31'
  • Choe Chong-gum 48'
  • Son Jo-ye 90+3'
Referee: Azusa Sugino (Japan)
May 12 GS South Korea  1–1  Philippines Bali United Training Center, Gianyar
16:00 Beom Ye-ju 74' Report Markey 38' Referee: Veronika Bernatskaia (Kyrgyzstan)

Women's futsal

ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship

The Philippines hosted the inaugural edition of the ASEAN Women's Futsal Championship.[5] The team finished the tournament in 5th place.[6]

November 16 GS Philippines  2–2  Myanmar Pasig, Philippines
19:00
Report
  • Lwin Lwin Thet 25'
  • Yoon Mie Mie Lwin 32'
Stadium: Philsports Arena
November 17 GS Thailand  7–0  Philippines Pasig, Philippines
19:00
  • Sangrawee 6', 29'
  • Sawitree 8'
  • Paerploy 13'
  • Arriya 17'
  • Lalida 24'
  • Nattamon 40'
Report Stadium: Philsports Arena
Referee: Qingyun Liang (China)
November 19 GS Vietnam  6–1  Philippines Pasig, Philippines
19:00
  • Trần Thị Lan Mai 13', 28'
  • Lê Thị Thanh Ngân 21'
  • Nguyễn Phương Anh 26'
  • Trần Thị Thu Xuân 29'
  • K'Thủa 31'
Stadium: Philsports Arena
November 20 GS Philippines  1–2  Indonesia Pasig, Philippines
19:00
Report
  • Hendrita 7'
  • Rusdiana 39'
Stadium: Philsports Arena

AFC competitions

AFC Champions League Two

Group E

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification SFR SYD KAY EAS
1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 6 5 1 0 14 5 +9 16 Advance to round of 16 2–1 3–0 4–1
2 Sydney FC 6 4 0 2 17 6 +11 12 0–1 3–1 5–0
3 Kaya–Iloilo 6 1 1 4 6 14 −8 4 1–1 1–4 1–2
4 Eastern 6 1 0 5 7 19 −12 3 2–3 1–4 1–2
Source: AFC
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers

Group H

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification JBH MTU SEL DHC
1 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors 6 4 0 2 16 4 +12 12 Advance to round of 16 4–1 1–0 4–0
2 Muangthong United 6 3 2 1 16 10 +6 11 1–0 1–1 2–2
3 Selangor 6 3 1 2 9 5 +4 10 2–1 1–2 1–0
4 DH Cebu 6 0 1 5 4 26 −22 1 0–6 2–9 0–4
Source: AFC
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers

ASEAN Club Championship

September 26 GS Buriram United 7–0 Kaya–Iloilo Buriram
19:00 UTC+7
Report Stadium: Chang Arena
Referee: Rustam Lutfullin (Uzbekistan)

AFC Women's Champions League

Group B

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Melbourne City 3 3 0 0 9 1 +8 9 Advance to Quarter-finals
2 Bam Khatoon 3 1 1 1 4 4 0 4
3 Kaya–Iloilo 3 0 2 1 1 5 −4 2
4 College of Asian Scholars (H) 3 0 1 2 1 5 −4 1
Source: AFC
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
(H) Hosts

Leagues

Philippines Football League

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 Kaya–Iloilo[a] (C) 14 13 1 0 82 5 +77 40 Qualification for 2024–25 AFC Champions League Two Group stage
2 Dynamic Herb Cebu 14 12 0 2 66 9 +57 36
3 Stallion Laguna 14 10 2 2 65 12 +53 32
4 Davao Aguilas 14 10 2 2 39 6 +33 32
5 One Taguig 14 9 4 1 69 14 +55 31
6 United City 14 9 3 2 51 13 +38 30
7 Manila Digger 14 8 0 6 35 25 +10 24
8 Loyola 14 5 1 8 32 45 −13 16
9 Maharlika Taguig 14 5 1 8 23 53 −30 16
10 Mendiola 1991 14 4 1 9 27 46 −19 13
11 DB Garelli United 14 4 0 10 15 85 −70 12
12 Tuloy 14 3 0 11 28 52 −24 9
13 Philippine Air Force 14 3 0 11 19 59 −40 9
14 Philippine Army 14 2 1 11 15 42 −27 7
15 Manila Montet 14 0 0 14 3 103 −100 0
Source: PFL
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored.
(C) Champions
Notes:
  1. ^ Assured a place in the AFC Champions League Two Group stage as 2023 Copa Paulino Alcantara Winners

Domestic cups

PFF Women's Cup

Stallion Laguna won their first PFF Women's Cup title. Filipinas Chandler McDaniel and Olivia McDaniel were named Most Valuable Player and Best Goalkeeper of the tournament, respectively.[7]

Preliminary round

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification STA KAY MDG BHT TLY AZR
1 Stallion Laguna (C) 5 4 0 1 33 3 +30 12[a] Semifinals 1–0 2–1
2 Kaya–Iloilo 5 4 0 1 27 5 +22 12[a] 11–0 6–3 8–0
3 Manila Digger 5 4 0 1 8 4 +4 12[a] 1–2 4–1 Nov 10
4 Beach Hut 5 2 0 3 8 23 −15 6 0–9 5–1
5 Tuloy 5 1 0 4 15 20 −5 3 1–7 2–3
6 Azzurri 5 0 0 5 1 37 −36 0 0–15 0–8
Source: PFFWL
(C) Champions
Notes:
  1. ^ a b c Head-to-head points: Stallion Laguna 1–0 Kaya–Iloilo,[8] Manila Digger 1–2 Kaya–Iloilo
    Manila Digger's matches against Azzurri and Beach Hut are considered as wins.[9] It is uncertain if the goal in the Azzurri match is recognized or if there are any goals awarded in both cancelled games for the purpose of the standings.


Knockout stage

Semifinals Finals
      
1 Stallion Laguna w/o
4 Beach Hut
1 Stallion Laguna 1
2 Kaya–Iloilo 0
2 Kaya–Iloilo 2
3 Manila Digger 1 Third place
4 Beach Hut
3 Manila Digger w/o

Retirements

See also

References

  1. ^ Castillejo, Dyan (December 22, 2024). "PH Football Team make first ASEAN Cup semis appearance since 2018". ABS CBN News. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  2. ^ Javier, Nikole (December 27, 2024). "PH wins vs. Thailand for the first time in 52 years, takes lead in ASEAN Championship semis". GMA News. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  3. ^ Morales, Luisa (May 8, 2024). "Young Filipinas thrash Indonesia in AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup debut". Philstar. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  4. ^ Naredo, Camille (May 13, 2024). "Young Filipinas bow out of U17 Asian Cup after draw with South Korea". ABS CBN News. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  5. ^ Rosal, Glendale (November 2, 2024). "PH to host inaugural 2024 AFF Women's Futsal Championships". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  6. ^ Javier, Nikole (November 20, 2024). "PH futsal team finishes 5th in ASEAN Women's Championship". GMA News. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  7. ^ Suing, Ivan (December 11, 2024). "McDaniel sisters savor Women's Cup triumph". Daily Tribune. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  8. ^ Terrado, Jonas (December 4, 2024). "Stallion cops top seeding after thrilling win". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 4, 2024. The result put Stallion and Kaya on even terms with 12 points apiece, but the former held the tiebreaker due to the win-over-the-other rule
  9. ^ Semifinals - Kaya FC-Iloilo (#2) vs Manila Digger FC (#3) - PFF Women's Cup 2024 (in English and Filipino). Taguig: Philippine Football Federation. December 4, 2024. Archived from the original (livestream) on December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 4, 2024 – via YouTube. Again just to give you an idea Kaya number 2 in the league table with 4 wins, samantala Manila Digger also virtually the same record, dahil hindi na nagpatuloy yung Azzurri Sports Club pati na rin yung Beach Hut FC" – Translation: "Again just to give you an idea Kaya number 2 in the league table with 4 wins, while Manila Digger also virtually the same record, because their matches with Azzurri Sports Club and also Beach Hut FC were not continued
  10. ^ Suing, Ivan (December 30, 2024). "Annis retires from Filipinas". Daily Tribune. Retrieved April 15, 2025.