Dela Rama ends Canino’s streak
THE kiddies rivalry of the recently-held Atty. Rufus B. Rodriguez Open Chess Tournament in Cagayan de Oro bared exciting matches and drama atop the 64-square-board. And no less than two-time ASEAN chess champion Ruelle “Tawing” Canino of Kauswagan Elementary School fell victim in the intense struggle of wits, nerves and speed.
Joseph Alexis dela Rama of City Central School spoiled what seemed to be another title finish of Canino when he upsets his former tormentor in the seventh and final round face-off for Grade 4-6 category.
However, dela Rama’s big catch was not enough to run away with the top prize as Gabriel Tito Obaob of Iligan City and Andy James Sabella of Bolisong Elementary School, El Salvador City also won their final matches to force a three-way logjam at 6 points each.
In the ensuing Bucholz tiebreak, Sabella got the better to collar the P1,500 top purse plus trophy. Fellow 6-pointers Oba-ob and dela Rama finished second and third with P1,000 and P800 takehome, also with trophies.
“Grabe na gyod ka competitive ang level sa chess dire sa atong dakbayan especially sa mga bata dili na ma-anticipate kon kinsa ang mo-champion kay equal chances na ang labanan sa mga seeded bets,” said arbiter Lorenzo “Jun” Cuizon.
It can be recalled that dela Rama yielded to Canino’s endgame savvy during the inaugural show of the NM Roly Tan-backed Masters Class tourney at Limketkai Center. Last Saturday, March 23 at the Nazareth gym, the revenge-seeking dela Rama
participated in the tournament,’’ said playing coach Jaysan Andagan who is also the coach of First Fruits Academy, in Valencia City.
Other members of the team are Ralf Esconillas, Ryan Buenaflor, Christian Melgazy, Jhon Sabio, Jezreel Zafra, Dan Cupida, and Orval Ortega.
The tournament was organised by Guiller Sumampong of the Bukidnon Football Association (BUFA) in celebration of the 102 Charter Day of Manolo Fortich.
3rd Mayor Clive D. Quiño Football Cup 2019 official results
MARCH 23,2019 (SATURDAY) 1st Day
UNDER 8
Champion - OLLES FC 1st runner-up - LANTAPAN FC
2nd runner-up- PLANTATION FC
MVP- Anoya, Keth Didier BEST GOALKEEPER- Masayon, Rich Gavin
UNDER 10
Champion - OLLES FC 1st runner-up - PLANTATION FC
2nd runner-up- NEWCAMP UNITED FC
MVP- Aparece, Seth Erich BEST GOALKEEPER- Arbon, Marc Xian
UNDER 12
Champion - A-KIDZ FC 1st runner-up - OLLES FC 2nd runner-up- CELESTIAL FC-B
MVP- Arque, Justin BEST GOALKEEPER- Carpio, Clark
UNDER 16-GIRLS Champion - BUFA
1st runner-up - BULUA STRIKERS FC
2nd runner-up- KISOLON UNITED FC
MVP- Acosta, Olivia BEST GOALKEEPER- Dunque, Rona
UNDER 16-BOYS
Champion - SPORTS CAFE FC
1st runner-up - M-KIDS FC 2nd runner-up A-KIDZ FC MVP- Anoya, Dale BEST GOALKEEPER- Ebuña, Andrei
MARCH 24, 2019 (SUNDAY) 2nd Day
WOMEN’S OPEN
Champion - ILIGAN CITY FC 1st runner-up - CELESTIAL FC-A
2nd runner-up- ONE CARE FC
MVP- Cañete, Angelique joy BEST GOALKEEPER-Delos Santos, Aisha
MEN’S OPEN
Champion - FUTBOLISTA VALENCIA (FCV)
1st runner-up - MONTE CARLO FC
2nd runner-up- PINUTOS FC-A
MVP- Bulus, Chon BEST GOALKEEPER - Murillo, Manfred
35-ABOVE
Champion - EASTERN FC 1st runner-up - HUGPONG FC
2nd runner-up- USNA GALI FC-A
MVP- Lim, Eric