Sunday, December 13, 2009

Season 18 in Division 2.1

Gallera FC - here we go again... the new season begins. Let's give some highlights to start:

1.) New Tactics and Formations:
The Trophymanager Leauge just got better. Now managers can have a "flexible" formation.  for us this means players are not fixated on a fixed position, and managers can make players happy because they can now play on their desired area. a regular 4-4-2 can now be tweaked where wingers, defenders and midfielders can position themselves based on FP. Gallera FC won 5-1 in the thier first match using the flexible formation. 

2.) Resignations:
M. Hassan of Malaysia submits his resignation this season 18. He has already played for numerous clubs in Malaysia, Brazil, and West Indies (Carribean). As the most experienced of all players, M Hassan was appointed Captain and made his mark on the Left Midfield. He was the first player to score on a freekick, during the 5-1 match, the 3rd league fixture of Season 18.


3.) Young Blood
Look out for Beltran (DC), Aranguren (DR), Rodriguez (DL) and Seco (F) this season 18. Seco has just scored his first goal this season 18. Aranguren and Rodriguez already made appearances last season.

4.) Twin Trophy
The Twin Trophy of Division 3 is main highlight this season.

Monday, November 30, 2009

2peat 3rd Division Champs

Ayala Alonzo did it again in a attacking 4-2-4 formation!

2peat players

Starting Line-up
OMR Espadas
MC Gurruchaga
DL Parra
DR Guzman
GK Guijaro

Subs
OMC Barros
F Suarez
ML Ameiva
GK Mateos

New Awardees

Foreign Players
F Devinck (Belgium)
F Chebaiki (Morroco)
ML Hassan (Malaysia)
MC Daskilakis (Cyprus)
DC Varga (Hungary)

Youth Players
DL Rodriguez
DR Aranguren

MVP and Best Winger - S. Espadas
Best Midfielder - A. Gurruchaga
Best Defender - S. Guzman
Notable Foreign Players - Strike Partners F. Devinck and C. Chebaiki

We hope to get a second division Title and return to ANG LIGA 
first division!

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Season 17 has started

Gallera FC - Season 17 has started and the club has just been relegated to division 3. new sponsor Tribal Wars online game has been chosen as the new sponsor. now the kit has a large "bird" logo in it. As a start the Team is at the top of the table. hopefully we will regain our "glory days" and return to ANG LIGA. It has been a journey from the Team's first Trophy in Division 3 to its qualification in ANG LIGA. and recently, just last season, we were lucky to have reached the semifinals of the Philippine CUP. 

A new generation of players will now start to rebuild the club. Gallera FC's best Central Defender Alfredo Segura has just left professional football. Fidel Uria "the set piece maestro" also a Central Defender (but a DMC in FP) is also announcing  his retirement. 3 starters are now leaving the Team since its foundation. These are:

1. Alvaro Morales - The Highest ASI player from the tryout squad (first set players of the team). He was a DC by training (FP) but was a good finisher, he has Captained the Team during its first seasons (season 11 and 12) and has played several positions such as Forward, Central Midfielder, Central Defensive Midfield and Left Wing. He has never played in Central Defense even though his Defensive skills are average but his attacking skills were above average. This player has been transfered twice and is currently playing in Europe (Macedonia).

2. Alfredo Segura - The best example of low ASI - high rating player. This player is the heart of Central Defense and was valuable until his day of retirement. played as a Central Defender during his playing days.

3. Fidel Uria - The "the set piece maestro" has just announced his retirement. A DMC in training but is more effective as a Central Defender. Fidel Uria in Right and Alfredo Segura in Left is Gallera FC's top choice of Central Defense. This player has assisted a lot of goals in free kicks. though he lacks technique in scoring free kicks. 

also to mention some fringe players who left the club:

R. Pastor (DC) and C. Domiguez (OMC) has also their fair share of contribution to the team.

 

Thursday, September 17, 2009

End of Season 16



Gallera FC - The Manager has been out for a week and had just missed the season closure. We have to wait for the start of next season to gather updates. The Div2.1 League was a failure, but results is still unknown. I will just update the CUP round, for the team have reached the Cup Semifinals for the first time... but results after this match and the rest is still unknown. As promised, updates will be posted when the next season begins. 

Player to watch: After a bidding war, Gallera FC acquired a new striker. Although he has low ASI, "Chebaiki" the White Morrocan has proved himself and has already scored twice.

Monday, August 3, 2009

All Time Players Record

As of this season, 2 players have announced their retirement.

First to announce is 32 year old C. Dominguez. He was an important player of the team and is regarded as a substitute for Offensive Midfield roles. C. Dominguez is Gallera FC's highest rated player for positioning. He has contributed 3 Goals and 3 Assists in his entire career for the club.

Second to announce is Central Defender Alfredo Segura. He is known to be the best Central Defender to have played for the club until this season. He can still pound opponents in his 36 years of age, and currently is the oldest player in the squad. He posses above average ratings in all skills required of a central defender, with only his strength as his weakness. This player is one of the best in the business, considering he has a very low ASI of 2,499 as of this season.

so as for this day, an "ALL TIME" list is created for the club's players.

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All Time Records List

Season 16 - August 4 2008 (Midway of the season)

All Time Top scorer - Bernardo Álvarez (F) 38 Goals in 120 Appearances
All Time Highest Assists - Ángel José Barros (OMC) and Santiago Espadas (OMR/MR) tied at 31 Assists
All Time Highest Productivity - Ángel José Barros (OMC) 65 Goals and Assists Combined 
All Time Highest Rating - Alfredo Segura (DC) 5.9 average rating
All Time Highest Appearance - Alfredo Segura (DC) 176 appearances

Highest Transfer Payed - Alvaro Morales (DMC/MC) 21,631,495 to tsv libang (Philippines)
Highest Transfer Fee - Fabrice Devinck (F) 112,500,000 from Fc assenede (Belgium)

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Monday, June 29, 2009

Back in Division 2


Were back at Division 2. Nothing to celebrate but there is nothing to be ashamed at. ANG LIGA has been great and the team have given thier best and matched the top teams of division 1. Sadly, the problem was injuries and bans where the squad lineup has been depleted. Gallera FC was just 1 spot away out of the qualification zone, but then again the team failed to win it's qualification match.

Former Gallera FC Captain and former highest ASI player Alvaro Morales is transfered to TSV libang, coincidentally this was the team that beat us in ANG LIGA qualification. Now Morales is still playing in ANG LIGA.

New Signing Malaysian Player Muhammed will now start this season 16 and will patrol the Left Midfield, a position once held by Alvaro Morales during season 14(DIV2) and 15(DIV1). More reports on this player as the season progress.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Player Transfers

Outgoing: Former Team Captain Alvaro Morales is now on transfer list. He is approaching retirement and has said he wanted to play in abroad, Europe especially. with an ASI of 10,000+, a lot of clubs might be interested. 

When his transfer is complete, another report will be made. The whole team wishes him well.

New Signing: Defensive Midfielder Barrera is Gallera FC's new signing. At 27 years of age, Barrera has extensive experience in ANG LIGA as he was a former player of MAAP and Binmaley Fisher. He has recently been awarded man-of-the-match in our latest league game.

Monday, May 25, 2009

League and Cup Matches


Mandaue City - The Gallera squad are on their busiest week starting today. The Gallera FC had a win in their 1st round of the Philippine Cup. This is the first time the squad have reached round 2 of the cup. While training session is scheduled every Tuesday, Wednesday is League match then Thursday is Cup match second round then another League match this Friday. 

Although this setup is tiresome for the manager, some players are happy about it because this gives them more chance to play. With some players injured and banned, the squad will use almost all its senior players for this week.

Here are some highlights with significant players for this season.

Angel Jose "Milan" Barros: Noted for its best productivity.

F. "Belgian Import" Devinck: The "no-nonsense striker" from Europe.

N. Camacho and J. Folgueras: "super-subs" for this season.

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Gallera FC Enters Ang Liga



(Manila, Philippines) - Gallera FC qualifies for the Philippine Premier League aka "ANG LIGA" in Trophy Manager Online. The team won in stunning fashion via penalty shoot out against Sandigan FC of Batasan Hills, Quezon City. 

It was a hard fought battle in the pitch, with neither team willing to let their opponents score. Chances were plenty but goals would not just come as easily. The squad was faced with injury problems, with first choice set piece taker Fidel "Ramos" Uria and Midfield Goalscorer Angel "Milan" Barros out of the line-up. Team Captain Ceasar "dakog lawas artista sa bisaya" Parra leads the back four but was taken out for injury around halftime. Then it was scoreless until the 120 minute.

Penalty shootout as it came. A German once told me when we were watching the 2006 World Cup Final against Italy and France, right before the game started he said, "I think this will come out to penalties". Then after 120 minutes he was right... It was down to penalties, then I said to him "You wer'e right", then he replied "I hate It... gives me a heart attack". Hahaha found it funny cause he was an old guy. But for me, the penalty shootout is the greatest spectacle for a match decider.

Back to the game... It was a classic. Ayala Alonzo did not expect it again. The team's first penalty shootout was a disaster. It also happened this season as Gallera FC lost against a 3rd div team in the Cup via penalties. But this time it was different and yet it's time to make it right. 

The shootout was filled with action. The Gallera FC Players hammered the goals. Goalkeeper Pedro Guijarro made the most important saves of his career. But the stunner was from new signing Fabrice "Belgian Boy" Devinck. He looked at the right post... then hit it to the left, sending the keeper to the wrong way. Pure Magic! Ayala Alonzo was impressed. 

Good Luck to all of us in ANG LIGA Division 1! 

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Season 14 Table

Here are some of the player's interviews about this season:

Top Scorer P. Suarez - This has been an good season for me as I have the highest productivity and goals for the team but we were very close to A. Gurruchaga. He also had a fantastic performance this season.

Highest Rating S. Guzman - Ayala Alonzo said that I am the future of this club... and it seems the future is almost here. I hope we get into the Ang Liga because... I think we might be in the no. 2 spot where 2 teams above us are banned and inactive. 

New Signing F. Devinck - So far so good. I hope we will have a good season next year. Maybe I would be working up front with one of the "parez". This would be exciting to do.

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Season 14 Analysis

Gallera FC TM Manager Ayala Alonzo gives his insights on this season.

- First, I would like to congratulate the team for a goalscoring performance. scoring 5 and 4  goals in match is great achievement. some players also got hat-tricks which I also give credit. 

It ain't over till the last match of the league, but sadly there will be no trophy this season. The team give out some solid performance, especially on the first games of the league where we were no.1 at the table, but we did not beat the teams who are now on top today. This is very important in league tournaments.

Injuries also contribute to our Title hopes, by not fielding our strongest side in important matches.

My concerns for next season are: 1.) Defense 2.) Midfield : in this I may not get into details 

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Season Report

Hello Everyone! this is just a season report.

The Div2-2 TM Philippine League has been a success so far for our club. The season is halfway and hopefully we will finish on top at the end.

These are the highlights:

1. Gallera FC has the highest total goals scored in Div2-2

2. Highest Table place was no.1 (now we are still at no.2 just a point behind the leader)

3. Lowest Table place was no. 4, when the team struggle to win consecutively

4. Two Players got a Hat Trick, namely Pedro "The Jeweler" Suarez and Angel "Milan" Barros

5. A record of the club's highest score in a League match. 6 players having a goal a piece,  these were Suarez, Barros, Gurruchaga, Espadas, Parra and Morales.

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Ulsan Korea and Hiroshi Cebu Friendly Match





Photos taken from Aboitiz Football Field (Beside Macro) in Mandaue City, Cebu Philippines. This is a Friendly Match between Hiroshi FC (Cebu) and Ulsan University (Korea). The Match ended 8-0 in favor to Ulsan.


http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/korean-team-routs-hiroshi-friendly

Sunday, January 4, 2009

TM Season 13


(Gallera de Mandaue) - Gallera FC stays at no 6. at the Philippine 2.2 division. The entire season was big challenge to manager Ayala Alonzo, as there were high expectations for a silverware. The Team never got to a winning form and lost all its chances to become a champions. Here are some inputs from the players themselves.

The division 2 teams have solid defenses, this was the reason why our strikers have a hard time scoring goals. Firing from long range seemed to do the trick... but it was too late to catch up on top of the table. - No. 9 Offensive Midfielder A. Gurruchaga

Our defense did good, as we managed only 7 loses in the entire season. we could have finished at least third but the tactical fix was already late as it came on the last month. - No. 2 Defensive LeftBack and Team Captan C. Parra

Gi tak-tak ko sa starting line-up. Ang Parez Dou isa nalang gi gamit sa ila. Inilogay na ug position sukad nag christmas tree formation. may gani pag last match kontra sa rockfall nabalik ko sa right wing. nindot akong performance then ako pa gyud ni assist sa winning goal. mayta ma starter napud ko next season. - No. 15 Offensive Right Wing S. Espadas