The 2011 United Football League (known as the LBC United Football League for sponsorship reasons) began with seven teams in Division 1 and eight teams in Division 2.[1][2][3] This was the second season of the United Football League since its establishment as a semi-professional tournament in 2009.[4]
| Season | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Division 1: Philippine Air Force (2nd Title) Division 2: Manila Nomads (1st Title) |
| Promoted | Manila Nomads Stallion Pasargad |
| Matches played | 31 |
| Goals scored | 121 (3.9 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Division 1:  Izzo Elhabbib (10 goals) |
| Highest scoring | Manila Nomads 8–2 Sunken Garden United (6 February 2011) |
| Longest winning run | 10 games Stallion |
| Longest unbeaten run | 10 games Stallion |
| Longest winless run | 5 games Manila Lions |
| Longest losing run | 5 games Manila Lions |
← 2010 2012 → | |
The season started on 23 January 2011 with two matches at the University of Makati Stadium. Philippine Air Force F.C. are the current defending Champions.[5][6]
The Philippine Air Force won their second title in the first division. The Manila Nomads won their first title in the second division and together with Stallion FC and Pasargad, they were promoted to the 2012 United Football League Division 1 after their good stint in the 2011 UFL Cup.[7]
League tables
editDivision 1
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philippine Air Force (C) | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 30 | 7 | +23 | 27 |
| 2 | Global | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 28 | 6 | +22 | 24 |
| 3 | Philippine Army | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 17 | −1 | 20 |
| 4 | Kaya | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 17 | −4 | 17 |
| 5 | Loyola | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 24 | −8 | 15 |
| 6 | Green Archers United | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 21 | −9 | 9 |
| 7 | Philippine Navy[a] | 12 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 32 | −24 | 2 |
Updated to match(es) played on 30 June 2011. Source: rsssf.com
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal Difference; 3) Goals Scored
(C) Champions
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal Difference; 3) Goals Scored
(C) Champions
Notes:
- ^ Philippine Navy was not relegated as the league extended to 10 clubs for 2012 season
Division 2
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manila Nomads (C, P) | 14 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 61 | 12 | +49 | 37 | Promotion to the 2012 UFL Division 1 |
| 2 | Stallion (P) | 14 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 42 | 11 | +31 | 33 | |
| 3 | Pasargad[a] (P) | 14 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 45 | 21 | +24 | 30 | |
| 4 | Dolphins United | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 19 | +4 | 21 | |
| 5 | Union Internacional Manila | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 46 | −28 | 18 | |
| 6 | Manila Lions | 14 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 12 | 35 | −23 | 10 | |
| 7 | Sunken Garden United | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 22 | 56 | −34 | 8 | |
| 8 | Manila All-Japan | 14 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 19 | 42 | −23 | 7 |
Updated to match(es) played on 30 June 2011. Source: rsssf.com
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal Difference; 3) Goals Scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal Difference; 3) Goals Scored
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
Notes:
Venues
edit| Stadium | Location |
|---|---|
| University of Makati Stadium | Makati |
| Alabang Country Club Football Field | Muntinlupa |
| Nomads Sporting Club | Parañaque |
| ASCOM Football Field | Taguig |
Personnel and Kits
edit| Team | Head coach | Captain | Kit Manufacturer | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaya Futbol Club | Rudy del Rosario | Aly Borromeo | Rudy Project | CignaL |
| Philippine Army | Ricky Cain | - | - | Fritz & Macziol IBM |
| Green Archers United | Jose Ramon Garcia | Patrick Bacobo | Comadore Sports and Leisure | Orient Freight |
| Philippine Navy | Parcon | - | - | None |
| Global FC | Dan Palami | - | - | Smartmatic |
| Loyola Agila | Rafael Evangelista | Pat Ozaeta | ATR-KimEng | |
| Union F.C. Manila | Charlie Cojuangco | - | - | - |
| Philippine Air Force | Oscar Rabena | Yanti Barsales | - | Rider |
| Dolphins United | Apolonio Tito Clemente | - | - | - |
| Japan K-Line | Ryo Kono | - | - | K-Line |
| Manila Lions | Frederick Dy | Patrick Chua | Comadore Sports and Leisure | None |
| Manila Nomads | - | - | - | - |
| Pasargad FC | Fardin Faghihi | - | - | - |
| Stallion FC | Eduardo P. Robles | Ruben Doctora | Comadore Sports and Leisure | Gilligan's Grill and Bar |
| Sunken Garden United | Roland Tulay | - | - | - |
| Union Internacional Manila | - | - | - | - |
References
edit- ^ Jamlang, Josue (22 January 2010). "Are you ready for UFL 2010?". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 21 February 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Geli, Cheska D. (26 January 2011). "Cebuano Azkal changes goal". sunstar.com.ph. Sun Star Cebu. Archived from the original on 26 January 2011. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
- ^ Biantan, Jack (18 February 2011). "Biantan: Time for SMC to help footie". sunstar.com.ph. Sun Star Bacolod. Archived from the original on 13 January 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
- ^ Henson, Joaquin (12 February 2011). "Another windfall in store for Phl XI". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 21 February 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Jamlang, Josue (12 March 2010). "Air Force Rider trumps Loyola ATR, claims top spot". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 21 February 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Henson, Joaquin (23 March 2010). "No discrimination, football coach urges". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 21 February 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Tupas, Cedelf (18 December 2011). "UFL promotes three teams to first division". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 31 December 2011.