MAKATI CITY – On June 4, 2016, football takes center stage when the 9th adobo Cup is held at the Blue Pitch in Circuit Makati. Football enthusiasts of all skill levels from advertising, media, and production houses will put on their kits and lace up their boots to show that they deserve the highly coveted Dobo Trophy.
To recap, the 2015 adobo Cup saw Revolver FC emerge as winners over two-time champion and consistent finalist Publicis Manila Nestlé as Revolver’s Josh Lee won the Most Valuable Player award. The Golden Boot, awarded to the person who scores the most goals, went to Tiptip Fucoy of ABS-CBN FC with six goals. Other awards included FC Gomo (Go Motion) winning the adobo Platito, Kapamilya United earning the adobo Pandikdik Award, Bryce Nisperos of BBDO Guerrero UTD securing Best Female Player honors, Wunderman FC won for Best in Team Spirit, and Saatchi Dalandanz won Best Uniform.
Who will take home the honors this year?
A total of 19 teams will add to the fun and intensity of the tournament as these footballers get to show off their skills in a field outside what they’re used to competing in on a regular basis. Kickoff will be at 3:00pm, with the Finals to be played under the floodlights of the Blue Pitch. Beer and barbecue will be available at the end of the matches to celebrate a great day of fun and sport.
The adobo Cup benefits the Futkaleros of Tondo, which aims to help underprivileged kids learn how to play the beautiful game.
adobo Cup co-founder and lead organizer Bixie Reyes of Forza Havas shared that, “The adobo Cup is the biggest annual football event in the industry. It aims to foster sporting camaraderie and gives everyone, from seasoned footballers to beginners, enthusiasts, and fans, a chance to show their creativity on a different pitch. We would like to think that we have somehow succeeded in that.”
Now entering its ninth year, the adobo Football Cup is presented by adobo magazine, together with Manulife, Jollibee, Gatorade, Executive Decisions, CAN Sports, WYD Productions, and Lifeline Ambulance Rescue.
