2019 Ceres–Negros F.C. season

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Ceres–Negros
2019 season
Pfl-ceres-negros.png
Ceres–Negros players celebrating their third consecutive PFL title
ChairmanLeo Rey V. Yanson
Head CoachRisto Vidaković
StadiumPanaad Stadium
Philippines Football LeagueWinners
Copa Paulino AlcantaraWinners
AFC Champions LeaguePreliminary Round 1
AFC CupASEAN Zone Semi-final
Top goalscorerLeague:
Bienvenido Marañón (30)
All:
Bienvenido Marañón (40)
Biggest win0–13 (Aug 28 v Global Makati,
PFL Round 15)
Biggest defeat1–2 (Feb 5 v Yangon United,
ACL qualifying)
0–1 (May 15 v Becamex Binh Duong,
AFC Cup group)
2–1 (Jun 25 v Hà Nội,
AFC Cup ASEAN SF)
← 2018
2020 →
All statistics correct as of November 17, 2019.

The 2019 season was Ceres–Negros Football Club's 8th season in existence and the club's 3rd consecutive season in the top flight of Philippine football. In addition to the Philippines Football League, the club competed in the Copa Paulino Alcantara, the AFC Cup, and the first preliminary round of the AFC Champions League. Competitive matches were played from February 5 to November 16, 2019. Ceres–Negros won the Philippines Football League for the third successive season, this time without a single defeat – a record of 22 wins and 2 draws, which included a 17-game winning streak. They also won the Copa Paulino Alcantara unbeaten, completing the domestic double without a single defeat in domestic competitions. The club was less successful in Asian competitions: after losing the first preliminary round of the AFC Champions League, they were transferred to the AFC Cup where they topped their group but were eliminated in the ASEAN Zonal semi-final. Ceres had only 3 losses overall.

Martin Steuble, who was club captain since 2017, left the club in July and was succeeded by Carli de Murga. The main additions to the team were striker Robert Lopez Mendy, and midfielders James Younghusband and Takashi Odawara. Ceres also signed defender Álvaro Silva, who played for the club from February to June.

Ceres–Negros players also won individual awards: Bienvenido Marañón was the 2019 AFC Cup top scorer while Stephan Schröck won the PFL Golden Ball. In the Copa Paulino Alcantara, Robert Lopez Mendy won the Golden Boot while Takashi Odawara won the Golden Ball. Goalkeeper Roland Müller won the Golden Glove in both the PFL and Copa Paulino Alcantara.

In July, the club's future became uncertain when club owner and chairman, Leo Rey Yanson, was ousted as president and CEO of Vallacar Transit by his brother Roy. As the new president, Roy Yanson did not like to invest the company's money into the football club, though Leo Rey insisted that he spends his personal money for the club. On August 11, Leo Rey regained control of the company.

Season overview[]

After winning their second consecutive league title in the previous season, Ceres–Negros participated in the qualifiers for the 2019 AFC Champions League.[1] However, before the competitions began, veteran players Patrick Reichelt and Manuel Ott left the club.[2] The notable pre-season signing was Philippines national team defender Álvaro Silva, who previously played under Risto Vidaković at Cádiz.[3] On February 5, Ceres began their campaign by hosting Myanmar National League champions Yangon United for the preliminary round 1, to whom they lost 2–1. As such, they were relegated to the group stage of the AFC Cup, the second-tier competition of Asian club football.[1][4]

In the AFC Cup, Ceres–Negros were in Group G alongside Vietnamese Cup winners Becamex Bình Dương, Myanmar National League runners-up Shan United, and Indonesian Liga 1 champions Persija Jakarta.[5] Ceres topped their group by winning all but one of their group matches, losing their last match—at home to Becamex Bình Dương 1–0.[6][7] Their notable group match was the comeback win away to Persija Jakarta on April 23. After a goalless first half, Ceres were down by two goals at the 57th minute until Miguel Tanton and Bienvenido Marañón managed to equalize. Mike Ott then scored the winning goal in injury time, ending the match 3–2.[8]

In the ASEAN Zonal semi-finals, Ceres faced V.League 1 champions Hà Nội who topped Group F.[9] The first leg, played at Panaad on June 18, ended in a 1–1 draw.[10] Ceres went on to lose the second leg in Hanoi on June 25, with a score of 2–1 (3–2 on aggregate), thus failing to make their third consecutive ASEAN Zonal final.[11] Although they were eliminated, Bienvenido Marañón was awarded as AFC Cup top scorer at the end of the season, with 10 goals in eight matches.[12]

In the domestic level, Ceres were supposed to participate in the Philippine Premier League (PPL)—the new top-tier league as the Philippines Football League (PFL) was dissolved after the troubled 2018 season, which Ceres won.[13] However, the PPL was also plagued with numerous issues, with Stallion Laguna and Global Makati withdrawing a day before the season commenced. Ceres later withdrew after the first matchday (in which they were not scheduled to play), and later the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) decided to withdraw its sanction of the PPL thus dissolving the league.[14]

The PFF then decided to revive the PFL for a third season.[15] Ceres' opening PFL fixture was at the Rizal Memorial Stadium against Stallion Laguna on May 25, which ended in a 2–2 draw.[16] On May 29, they earned their first league win of the season at the expense of debutants Philippine Air Force, 5–0.[17] The next day, Kevin Ingreso left the club; he played three and a half years with Ceres.[18] On June 28, notable pre-season signing Álvaro Silva announced his surprise departure.[19] While on July 4, Martin Steuble, who captained Ceres since 2017, left the club to join Port of the Thai League 1.[20][21] Despite the loss of several key players, Ceres continued to win their matches with Carli de Murga as the new captain.[22] They notably thrashed Philippine Air Force 12–0 on July 13, the league's largest home win of the season.[23]

In the midseason transfer window, Ceres made three notable signings: Senegalese striker Robert Lopez Mendy, who was the PFL's top scorer in 2018 with Kaya–Iloilo,[24] Philippines national team midfielder James Younghusband, and Japanese midfielder Takashi Odawara.[25] On August 28, Ceres thrashed Global Makati 13–0 away, the league's largest margin of victory in the season.[26] On September 28, a 1–1 draw with Stallion Laguna ended Ceres' winning streak at 17 games.[27] After winning the subsequent fixtures, Ceres secured their third consecutive league title by defeating Green Archers United 3–1 on October 12, with two matches to spare.[28] After winning the two remaining games, Ceres completed a historic unbeaten season with a total of 22 wins and 2 draws (68 points).[29][30] Goalkeeper Roland Müller won the season's Golden Glove while midfielder Stephan Schröck won the Golden Ball. With 30 goals, striker Bienvenido Marañón was the Golden Boot runner-up behind Kaya's Jordan Mintah, who scored 31.[29]

After failing to progress from the group stage in 2018, Ceres were determined to win the 2019 edition of the Copa Paulino Alcantara.[31][32] They were drawn in Group A alongside Mendiola, Green Archers United, and Philippines U22 (who are participating in preparation for the Southeast Asian Games[33]).[34] In their first group match, they were held to a 2–2 draw by Mendiola.[35] This was followed by wins over the two other clubs as Ceres topped the group.[36] In the semi-finals, they defeated Group B runners-up Stallion Laguna 4–3 to earn their first ever finals appearance.[37][38] On November 16, Ceres faced defending champions Kaya–Iloilo in the final. Ceres won the match 2–1, completing their domestic double.[39][40] Ceres won the final despite having only 14 players available in their squad, as the others were either resting or on international duty. Head coach Risto Vidaković was also absent for the final, thus it was assistant coach Jooc Treyes who managed the team.[40] The Copa's individual awards were all won by Ceres players: striker Robert Lopez Mendy, who scored five goals in the tournament, won the Golden Boot, goalkeeper Roland Müller won the Golden Glove, and midfielder Takashi Odawara won the Golden Ball for his defensive performances.[41][42] With the Copa win, Ceres finished their 2019 season without a single defeat in domestic competitions.[42]

Ownership crisis[]

On July 7, Ceres–Negros' owner and chairman, Leo Rey Yanson, was ousted as president and CEO of Vallacar Transit in a boardroom coup led by his older brother Roy and supported by three of his other siblings. In a statement, Leo Rey called the move "illegal" and refused to recognize it, saying: "The removal was only done through a special meeting of which the election/removal of the president was not even included in the agenda."[43] As the new president, Roy Yanson accused Leo Rey of using the company's funds for the football team, adding that players who are "just simply kicking the ball" are earning more than the Vallacar Transit employees. Leo Rey defended the football club and denied the accusation, insisting that he funds the team using his own money, saying: "I don't need to justify how much I'm spending for the club because it's my own personal money." Leo Rey also spent for the refurbishment of the Panaad Statium, the club's home ground.[44] Nonetheless, the Yanson siblings' battle for control of the company made the team's future uncertain. The football players expressed their support for Leo Rey, with Stephan Schröck saying: "He's been there for us not only as an owner or manager or benefactor. He was, for the longest time for us, a friend almost like a dad to everyone at the club. We owe him."[45] On August 11, Leo Rey regained control of the company's headquarters in Bacolod with the help of his sister Ginnette, mother Olivia, and the Philippine National Police.[46]

Players[]

Squad information[]

As it stands on November 16, 2019
No. Pos. Nat. Name Notes
1 GK Philippines Roland Müller Second nationality: Germany
2 DF Philippines Sean Kane
4 DF Spain Súper
5 MF Philippines Mike Ott Second nationality: Germany
6 FW Philippines Charles Ivan Barberan
7 MF Spain Bienvenido Marañón
8 FW Philippines Miguel Tanton Second nationality: United States
9 MF Japan Takashi Odawara
10 MF Philippines OJ Porteria Second nationality: United States
11 MF Philippines Tristan Kit Robles
12 MF Philippines Stephan Schröck Second nationality: Germany
13 DF Philippines Dennis Villanueva
14 DF Philippines Carli de Murga (captain) Second nationality: Spain
16 MF Philippines Dylan de Bruycker Second nationality: Belgium
17 DF Philippines Junior Muñoz Second nationality: Netherlands
18 DF Philippines Joshua Dutosme
23 MF Philippines James Younghusband Second nationality: United Kingdom
24 GK Philippines Florencio Badelic Jr.
25 GK Philippines Ronilo Bayan Jr.
28 DF Philippines Jeffrey Christiaens Second nationality: Belgium
30 MF Philippines Angélo Marasigan
71 FW Senegal Robert Lopez Mendy

Transfers[]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

In[]

Date Pos. Nat. Name Age From Type Ref.
Pre-season
January 21, 2019 MF Philippines Dylan de Bruycker 21 Philippines Davao Aguilas Free transfer [47]
January 21, 2019 MF Philippines Angélo Marasigan 26 Philippines Global Cebu Free transfer [47]
January 21, 2019 MF Philippines Miguel Tanton 29 Philippines Kaya–Iloilo Free transfer [47]
January 21, 2019 DF Philippines Dennis Villanueva 26 Philippines Davao Aguilas Free transfer [47]
January 29, 2019 GK Philippines Ronilo Bayan Jr. 24 Philippines Davao Aguilas Free transfer [48][49]
January 29, 2019 DF Philippines Álvaro Silva 34 Malaysia Kedah Free transfer [50][49]
February 21, 2019 GK Philippines Florencio "Jun" Badelic Jr. 24 Philippines Global Cebu Free transfer [51]
February 21, 2019 FW Bosnia and Herzegovina Mahir Karić 32 Bosnia and Herzegovina Olimpik Free transfer [51]
Mid-season
July 19, 2019 FW Senegal Robert Lopez Mendy 32 Malaysia Uitm [52]
July 2019 FW Philippines Charles Barberan Philippines University of St. La Salle [52]
July 2019 MF Philippines Tristan Robles Philippines University of St. La Salle [52]
August 2019 MF Japan Takashi Odawara 26 Unattached Free transfer [53]
August 15, 2019 MF Philippines James Younghusband 32 Unattached Free transfer [25]

Out[]

Date Pos. Nat. Name Age To Type Ref.
Pre-season
January 23, 2019 MF Philippines Manuel Ott 26 Thailand Ratchaburi Mitr Phol Free transfer [2][54]
January 23, 2019 FW Philippines Patrick Reichelt 30 Malaysia Melaka United Free transfer [2]
January 29, 2019 DF Philippines Jerry Barbaso 30 Unattached [47]
January 29, 2019 GK Spain Toni Doblas 38 Unattached [48]
February 20, 2019 DF Philippines Amani Aguinaldo 23 Malaysia PKNP Loan out [55]
GK Philippines Eduard Sacapaño Retired
Mid-season
May 30, 2019 MF Philippines Kevin Ingreso 26 Thailand Buriram United Transfer [18]
June 28, 2019 DF Philippines Álvaro Silva 35 Thailand Suphanburi Transfer [19][56]
July 4, 2019 DF Philippines Martin Steuble 31 Thailand Port Transfer [20]
July 17, 2019 FW Philippines Curt Dizon 25 Thailand Chonburi Transfer [57]
July 2019 FW Bosnia and Herzegovina Mahir Karić 32 Bosnia and Herzegovina Radnik Bijeljina Released [52]
August 15, 2019 MF Philippines Omid Nazari 28 Indonesia Persib Bandung Transfer [58]
MF Philippines Paul Mulders 38 Unattached Released
FW Australia Blake Powell 28 Unattached Released

Kits[]

Supplier: Grand Sport / Sponsor: Ceres Liner

Home
Away
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Alternate 2
Alternate 3
Goalkeeper 1
Goalkeeper 2

Competitions[]

Overview[]

Competition First match Last match Starting round Final position Record
Pld W D L GF GA GD Win %
Philippines Football League May 25, 2019 October 19, 2019 Matchday 1 Winners 24 22 2 0 99 12 +87 091.67
Copa Paulino Alcantara October 26, 2019 November 16, 2019 Group Stage Winners 5 4 1 0 14 7 +7 080.00
AFC Cup February 26, 2019 June 25, 2019 Group Stage ASEAN Zonal Semi-Final 8 5 1 2 17 9 +8 062.50
AFC Champions League February 5, 2019 February 5, 2019 Preliminary Round 1 Preliminary Round 1 1 0 0 1 1 2 −1 000.00
Total 38 31 4 3 131 30 +101 081.58

Last updated: February 20, 2020
Source: Competitions

Philippines Football League[]

Main article: 2019 Philippines Football League

Standings[]

Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Ceres–Negros (C) 24 22 2 0 99 12 +87 68 Qualification for AFC Champions League preliminary round 1[a]
2 Kaya–Iloilo 24 18 2 4 60 16 +44 56 Qualification for AFC Cup group stage[b]
3 Stallion Laguna 24 11 6 7 55 26 +29 39
4 Green Archers United 24 10 5 9 43 38 +5 35
5 Mendiola 24 6 5 13 34 54 −20 23
Source: PFL
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
(C) Champion
Notes:
  1. ^ If the league champions cannot qualify for the AFC Champions League group stage, they will enter the AFC Cup group stage.
  2. ^ Since league champions Ceres–Negros were also Copa Paulino Alcantara winners, the league runners-up qualified for the AFC Cup group stage.

Results summary

Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
24 22 2 0 99 12  +87 68 11 1 0 47 4  +43 11 1 0 52 8  +44

Last updated: October 19, 2019.
Source: http://pfl.org.ph/ PFL]

Results by round[]

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ResultDWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWDWWWWW
Position321321111111111111111111
Updated to match(es) played on October 19, 2019. Source: PFL
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss

Matches[]

May 25, 2019 (2019-05-25) 1 Ceres–Negros 2–2 Stallion Laguna Manila
19:00 UTC+8 Steuble Goal 25'
Marañón Goal 53'		 Sy Goal 5'
De Murga Goal 53' (o.g.)		 Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
May 29, 2019 (2019-05-29) 2 Philippine Air Force 0–5 Ceres–Negros Manila
16:00 UTC+8 Marañón Goal 15', 76', 82'
Dizon Goal 20', 81'		 Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
June 1, 2019 (2019-06-01) 3 Global Makati 0–8 Ceres–Negros Carmona
15:30 UTC+8 Marañón Goal 9', 13', 33', 81'
Mi. Ott Goal 45+2'
Karić Goal 74', 89'
Christiaens Goal 89'		 Stadium: PFF National Training Centre
June 29, 2019 (2019-06-29) 4 Ceres–Negros 4–0 Mendiola Manila
16:00 UTC+8 Marañón Goal 2', 79'
Zabala Goal 29' (o.g.)
Dizon Goal 65'		 Stadium: Rizal Memorial Stadium
July 3, 2019 (2019-07-03) 5 Green Archers United 3–4 Ceres–Negros Carmona
15:30 UTC+8 Ariola Goal 12', 40', 54' Porteria Goal 5'
Schröck Goal 6'
Gumban Goal 18' (o.g.)
Marañón Goal 37'		 Stadium: PFF National Training Centre
July 6, 2019 (2019-07-06) Stallion Laguna v Ceres–Negros Biñan
15:30 UTC+8 Stadium: Biñan Football Stadium
Note: Postponed due to unplayable conditions caused by heavy rain.[59]
July 10, 2019 (2019-07-10) 6 Ceres–Negros 2–1 Kaya–Iloilo Carmona
15:30 UTC+8 Marañón Goal 68', 71' Bedic Goal 62' Stadium: PFF National Training Centre
July 13, 2019 (2019-07-13) 7 Ceres–Negros 12–0 Philippine Air Force Carmona
15:30 UTC+8 Marañón Goal 4', 42', 45'
Tanton Goal 7'
Schröck Goal 9', 22', 85'
Dizon Goal 69'
Mi. Ott Goal 76', 78', 87', 88'		 Stadium: PFF National Training Centre
July 17, 2019 (2019-07-17) 8 Ceres–Negros 3–0a
Awarded		 Global Makati Carmona
15:30 UTC+8 Stadium: PFF National Training Centre
July 21, 2019 (2019-07-21) 9 Ceres–Negros 2–0 Green Archers United Carmona
15:30 UTC+8 Lobe Goal 7' (o.g.)
Mi. Ott Goal 28'		 Stadium: PFF National Training Centre
August 3, 2019 (2019-08-03) 10 Ceres–Negros 1–0 Kaya–Iloilo Lipa
19:00 UTC+8 Porteria Goal 16' Stadium: Aboitiz Pitch
August 10, 2019 (2019-08-10) 11 Mendiola 2–5 Ceres–Negros Lipa
16:00 UTC+8 Sendra Goal 10'
Flores Goal 49'		 Lopez Mendy Goal 16', 36', 44', 55'
Marañón Goal 90' (pen.)		 Stadium: Aboitiz Pitch
August 14, 2019 (2019-08-14) 12 Ceres–Negros 5–0 Stallion Laguna Lipa
19:00 UTC+8 Marañón Goal 32', 88'
Mi. Ott Goal 35'
De Murga Goal 38'
Lopez Mendy Goal 64'		 Stadium: Aboitiz Pitch
August 17, 2019 (2019-08-17) 13 Philippine Air Force 0–3 Ceres–Negros Lipa
16:00 UTC+8 Súper Goal 15'
De Bruycker Goal 34'
Lopez Mendy Goal 59'		 Stadium: Aboitiz Pitch
August 21, 2019 (2019-08-21) 14 Mendiola 1–4 Ceres–Negros Lipa
19:00 UTC+8 Angeles Goal 30' Mi. Ott Goal 17', 60'
Lopez Mendy Goal 22', 41'		 Stadium: Aboitiz Pitch
August 28, 2019 (2019-08-28) 15 Global Makati 0–13 Ceres–Negros Lipa
16:00 UTC+8 Marañón Goal 20', 59', 80', 88'
Schröck Goal 25'
Lopez Mendy Goal 30', 56', 79'
Mi. Ott Goal 40', 45', 65'
Odawara Goal 51'
J. Younghusband Goal 88'		 Stadium: Aboitiz Pitch
September 14, 2019 (2019-09-14) 16 Ceres–Negros 7–0 Philippine Air Force Lipa
19:00 UTC+8 Marañón Goal 32'
Porteria Goal 35'
Lopez Mendy Goal 39', 72', 75'
Mi. Ott Goal 85'
Villanueva Goal 87'		 Stadium: Aboitiz Pitch
September 18, 2019 (2019-09-18) 17 Kaya–Iloilo 0–2 Ceres–Negros Biñan
15:30 UTC+8 Mi. Ott Goal 15'
Porteria Goal 30'		 Stadium: Biñan Football Stadium
September 22, 2019 (2019-09-22) 18 Stallion Laguna 0–2 Ceres–Negros Biñan
15:30 UTC+8 Marañón Goal 53'
Lopez Mendy Goal 53'		 Stadium: Biñan Football Stadium
September 28, 2019 (2019-09-28) 19 Stallion Laguna 1–1 Ceres–Negros Biñan
15:30 UTC+8 Sy Goal 7' Lopez Mendy Goal 4' Stadium: Biñan Football Stadium
October 2, 2019 (2019-10-02) 20 Green Archers United 1–2 Ceres–Negros Lipa
19:00 UTC+8 Goal 72' Lopez Mendy Goal 2'
Porteria Goal 78'		 Stadium: Aboitiz Pitch
October 6, 2019 (2019-10-06) 21 Ceres–Negros 3–0a
Awarded		 Global Makati Biñan
19:00 UTC+8 Stadium: Biñan Football Stadium
October 12, 2019 (2019-10-12) 22 Ceres–Negros 3–1 Green Archers United Lipa
19:00 UTC+8 Marasigan Goal 50' Marañón Goal 81', 87' Goal 24' Stadium: Aboitiz Pitch
October 14, 2019 (2019-10-14) 23 Ceres–Negros 3–0 Mendiola Lipa
19:00 UTC+8 Odawara Goal 2'
Marañón Goal 35', 74'		 Stadium: Aboitiz Pitch
October 19, 2019 (2019-10-19) 24 Kaya–Iloilo 0–3 Ceres–Negros Lipa
16:00 UTC+8 Porteria Goal 73'
Marañón Goal 90'
Younghusband Goal 90+3'		 Stadium: Aboitiz Pitch

Note:

a ^ Global forfeited the match due to an inability to field a team. The result was 0-3 in favor of Ceres.

Copa Paulino Alcantara[]

Main article: 2019 Copa Paulino Alcantara

Group Stage[]

On October 20, Ceres–Negros were drawn in Group A of the Copa Paulino Alcantara alongside Mendiola, Green Archers United, and Philippines U22.[34]

Pos Team
  • v
  • t
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification CER MEN U22 GAU
1 Ceres–Negros 3 2 1 0 8 3 +5 7 Semi-finals — 2–2 — 4–0
2 Mendiola 3 1 2 0 5 4 +1 5 — — 2–2 1–0
3 Philippines U22 3 1 1 1 4 4 0 4 1–2 — — —
4 Green Archers United 3 0 0 3 0 6 −6 0 — — 0–1 —
Source: PFL
October 26, 2019 (2019-10-26) 1 Ceres–Negros 2–2 Mendiola Lipa
19:00 UTC+8 Lopez Mendy Goal 4', 31' Hajimehdi Goal 45+1'
Corsame Goal 64'		 Stadium: Aboitiz Pitch
October 30, 2019 (2019-10-30) 2 Philippines U22 1–2 Ceres–Negros Lipa
19:00 UTC+8 Gallantes Goal 30' De Bruycker Goal 61'
Lopez Mendy Goal 86'		 Stadium: Aboitiz Pitch
November 6, 2019 (2019-11-06) 3 Ceres–Negros 4–0 Green Archers United Lipa
19:00 UTC+8 J. Younghusband Goal 16'
Mi. Ott Goal 68'
Barberan Goal 80'
Lopez Mendy Goal 82'		 Stadium: Aboitiz Pitch


Knock-out stage[]

Semi-finals[]

10 November 2019 (2019-11-10) Semi-final Ceres–Negros 4–3 Stallion Laguna Lipa
16:00 UTC+8 Schrock Goal 18', 69'
Mi. Ott Goal 29', 77'		 Najm Goal 9'
Sy Goal 15'
Melliza Goal 85'		 Stadium: Aboitiz Pitch


Final[]

Main article: 2019 Copa Paulino Alcantara Final


16 November 2019 (2019-11-16) Final Ceres–Negros 2–1 Kaya–Iloilo Biñan
17:00 UTC+8 Lopez Mendy Goal 30'
Robles Goal 68'		 Daniels Goal 85' Stadium: Biñan Football Stadium

AFC Champions League[]

Main article: 2019 AFC Champions League

Qualifying play-offs[]

Main article: 2019 AFC Champions League qualifying play-offs


February 5, 2019 (2019-02-05) Preliminary Round 1 Ceres–NegrosPhilippines 1–2 Myanmar Yangon United Bacolod
19:30 8:00 Schröck Goal 44' Live Report
Stats Report		 Miller Goal 29'
Kaung Htet Soe Goal 59'		 Stadium: Panaad Stadium
Attendance: 7,029
Referee: Masoud Tufayelieh (Syria)

AFC Cup[]

Main article: 2019 AFC Cup

Group Stage[]

Main article: 2019 AFC Cup group stage

The group stage draw was held on November 22, 2018 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Ceres–Negros were drawn in Group G alongside Vietnamese Cup winners Becamex Bình Dương, Myanmar National League runners-up Shan United, and Indonesian Liga 1 champions Persija Jakarta.[60]

Pos Team
  • v
  • t
 Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification CER BBD PSJ SHA
1 Philippines Ceres–Negros 6 5 0 1 15 6 +9 15 Zonal semi-finals — 0–1 1–0 3–2
2 Vietnam Becamex Bình Dương 6 4 1 1 13 5 +8 13 1–3 — 3–1 6–0
3 Indonesia Persija Jakarta 6 2 1 3 12 9 +3 7 2–3 0–0 — 6–1
4 Myanmar Shan United 6 0 0 6 5 25 −20 0 0–5 1–2 1–3 —
Source: AFC
Rules for classification: Group stage tiebreakers
February 26, 2019 (2019-02-26) Matchday 1 Ceres–Negros Philippines 3–2 Myanmar Shan United Bacolod
19:30 UTC+8 Porteria Goal 19', 87'
Marañón Goal 37' (pen.)		 Live Report
Stats Report		 Zin Min Tun Goal 50'
Dway Ko Ko Chit Goal 88'		 Stadium: Panaad Stadium
Attendance: 5,748
Referee: (United Arab Emirates)
March 12, 2019 (2019-03-12) Matchday 2 Becamex Bình Dương Vietnam 1–3 Philippines Ceres–Negros Thủ Dầu Một
18:00 UTC+7 Luiz Goal 72' Live Report
Stats Report		 Marañón Goal 26', 74', 78' Stadium: Gò Đậu Stadium
Attendance: 3,300
Referee: (Japan)
April 3, 2019 (2019-04-03) Matchday 3 Ceres–Negros Philippines 1–0 Indonesia Persija Jakarta Bacolod
19:30 UTC+8 Marañón Goal 9' Live Report
Stats Report		 Stadium: Panaad Park and Stadium
Attendance: 5,878
Referee: (Iran)
April 23, 2019 (2019-04-23) [note 1] Matchday 4 Persija Jakarta Indonesia 2–3 Philippines Ceres–Negros Jakarta
16:00 UTC+6:30
Live Report
Stats Report
Stadium: Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
Attendance: 26,923
Referee: (Uzbekistan)
May 1, 2019 (2019-05-01) Matchday 5 Shan United Myanmar 0–5 Philippines Ceres–Negros Yangon
15:30 UTC+6:30 Live Report
Stats Report		 Marañón Goal 38', 43' (pen.), 71'
De Murga Goal 80'
Porteria Goal 85'		 Stadium: Thuwunna Stadium
Attendance: 420
Referee: Liu Kwok Man (Hong Kong)
May 15, 2019 (2019-05-15) Matchday 6 Ceres–Negros Philippines 0–1 Vietnam Becamex Bình Dương Bacolod
20:00 UTC+8 Live Report
Stats Report		 Luiz Goal 88' Stadium: Panaad Park and Stadium
Attendance: 5,347
Referee: (South Korea)

Knockout stage[]

Main article: 2019 AFC Cup knockout stage

ASEAN Zonal Semifinal[]

June 18, 2019 (2019-06-18) First leg Ceres–Negros Philippines 1–1 Vietnam Hà Nội Bacolod
19:30 UTC+8 Marañón Goal 57' Live Report
Stats Report		 Faye Goal 67' Stadium: Panaad Park and Stadium
Attendance: 6,007
Referee: Aziz Asimov (Uzbekistan)
June 25, 2019 (2019-06-25) Second leg Hà Nội Vietnam 2–1
(3–2 agg.)		 Philippines Ceres–Negros Hanoi
15:30 UTC+6:30 Faye Goal 59'
Nguyễn Văn Quyết Goal 64'		 Live Report
Stats Report		 Dizon Goal 85' Stadium: Hàng Đẫy Stadium
Attendance: 4,839
Referee: Yu Ming-hsun (Chinese Taipei)

Hà Nội won 3–2 on aggregate.

Notes[]

  1. ^ The Persija Jakarta v Ceres–Negros match was rescheduled from the original date of 16 April to 23 April due to its proximity to the general election held in Indonesia the next day.

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