Makati FC showed class in their final victory

Philippine side Makati FC took control early in the final at SKF Arena. With four goals and technical brilliance, they held off San Francisco Seals. – Im so happy, says Nafeeza Ayasha Nori.

Makati FC from the Philippines displayed technical and effective football in a clear win over San Francisco Seals from the United States in the G13 final.

Right from kick-off, Makati set the tone with confident passing and sharp technique. The team created pressure early and went into half-time with a solid 3–0 lead at SKF Arena. The Filipino side dominated large parts of the match and kept the American players pinned back on their own half for long periods.
– I think we won because we worked as a team. We played really well, says the match MVP Nafeeza Ayasha Nori.

Five minutes into the second half, Nafeeza Ayasha Nori headed in 4–0 after a well-placed cross – a goal that effectively decided the match. Shortly after, she scored again with an almost identical header, also from a cross on the right. That goal completed Nori’s hat-trick. But it didn’t stop there – just a minute later, she made it 6–0.
– I hope I get to play next year as well – and perform even better, says the four-time goal scorer.

With only a minute left, the Makati goalkeeper came out poorly in a challenge and brought down the American striker – resulting in a red card. Moments later, the referee blew the final whistle – the Filipino victory was secured.