Defending champions Don Bosco Technical College and University of Southern Philippines Foundation solidified their positions at the top of their respective divisions after impressive victories in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. football tournament on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
DBTC's Dominant Performance
The high school division champions from Don Bosco Technical College delivered a stunning performance at the Cebu City Sports Center, completely overwhelming San Carlos School of Cebu with a decisive 9-0 victory. The defending champions showed no mercy as they controlled the game from start to finish.
Leading the charge for DBTC was Ryko Zedric Abella, who emerged as the match's standout player by scoring an impressive three goals during the encounter. His hat-trick performance demonstrated exceptional skill and positioning throughout the game.
Supporting Cast Shines
While Abella stole the spotlight with his goal-scoring prowess, several other DBTC players made significant contributions to the team's overwhelming victory. John Jacob Go, Aldric Joaquin Cepe, Edgar Paredes IV, Keanne Rudvince Dolloso, and Yuki John Ceniza each found the back of the net, adding one goal apiece to complete the 9-0 rout.
USPF's Hard-Fought College Division Win
In the college division matchup, the University of Southern Philippines Foundation secured a crucial 1-0 victory against University of the Philippines Cebu. The closely contested match saw both teams battling for control until Roberto Aguilar broke the deadlock with the game's only goal.
Aguilar's decisive strike proved enough to separate the two college squads, giving USPF three valuable points in their division standings. The narrow victory demonstrated USPF's ability to secure wins even in tightly contested matches.
Standings Implications
Following their respective victories, both DBTC and USPF now hold 10 points in their division standings, establishing clear leadership positions. These wins provide crucial momentum as the tournament progresses toward its later stages.
The CESAFI football competition continues to showcase emerging talent from Cebu's educational institutions, with both DBTC and USPF establishing themselves as teams to watch in their categories. Their dominant performances this weekend have set high expectations for their upcoming matches in the tournament.
