Ang Liga: Adamson crowned Season 19 champs

The Adamson Soaring Falcons made history on Saturday, November 4, after claiming the Ang Liga title at the UP Diliman Football Field.

The Falcons secured their championship at the expense of the Ateneo Blue Eagles with a tense 2-0 victory.

Lorent Jayaon notched a brace with injury time goals in the first and second half to lift Adamson to the top of the podium.

Adamson Soaring Falcons - Ang Liga Season 19 champions.
Adamson Soaring Falcons – Ang Liga Season 19 champions.

The first goal came after Ateneo failed to clear a low cross into the box in the 48th minute. Leaving a waiting Jayaon to slot in the opener.

The second half saw the Blue Eagles pile on the pressure, but were turned back by the defending of the Marcelino-based squad.

The decisive blow came in the 100th minute after Jayaon pounced on a rebound to secure the title.

The victory secured Adamson their first ever Ang Liga title in their history in the competition.

In addition to the team crown four Adamson players were named in the Team of the Tournament, while head coach Darlton Dingha was named Best Coach for Season 19.

List of the individual awardees

GOLDEN GLOVE
Andrew Nalog (Adamson)

BEST DEFENDER
Arjay Buenaobra (Adamson)

GOLDEN BALL
Leo Maquiling (Ateneo)

GOLDEN BOOT (THREE WAY TIE WITH SIX GOALS)

Clyde Vitualla (CSB)
Isaac Anoh (Ateneo)
Kofi Agyei (DLSU)

BEST COACH
Darlton Digha (Adamson)

ANG LIGA SEASON 19 TEAM OF THE TOURNAMENT

KEEPER
Andrew Nalog (AdU)

DEFENDERS
Arjay Buenaobra (AdU)
Dexter Jhon Casing (AdU)
Jethro Flores (Ateneo)
Jet Gabriel Dela Cruz (Ateneo)

MIDFIELDERS
Leo Maquiling (Ateneo)
Fernando Suarez (DLSU)
Roque Empleo (AdU)

FORWARDS
Clyde Vitualla (CSB)
Kofi Agyei (Ateneo)
Isaac Anoh (DLSU)

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