THE thing about streaks is that it is either continued or broken.
For Kaya Football Club’s women’s team, both occurred to them Sunday evening at the McKinley Hill Stadium when they won their second consecutive AIA7s Football Tournament Women’s Division One championship after beating Nomads Braves, 1-0.
That also meant ending a two-match losing streak to the Nomads Braves dating back to last season.
Kaya’s Shelah Cadag latched on to a cross from teammate Dionesa Tolentin from the left side in the 44th minute. Cadag fired a shot towards the left top corner that sank the Nomads Braves’ hearts and sent her side celebrating.
The league’s best defense continued to hold off late sorties by the Nomads Braves to earn the win.
“It was a great showcase for the young Nomads Braves,” said winning Coach Let Dimzon as she paid tribute to Kaya’s valiant opponent.
“But this was our best performance all tournament long,” Dimzon said. “We strive to improve with every game so we can play great football with a premium on passing and classy finishing.”
Kaya has Errisa Rivas, Katrina Magbitang, Suettie Marie Simoy, Maria Theresa Bernardo, Izza Mae Mascion, Martina Theresa Roxas, Sophie Lyttle, Erika Turtur, Marnelli Dimzon, Patricia Tomanon, Joyce Ann Onrubia, Jonela Albiño, Dionesa Tolentin, Carmela Altiche, Zhyrelle Lou Belluga and Martina Therese Roxas.
The accomplishment also put Kaya in a unique position. Its men’s side currently leads the Philippines Football League.
The Women’s Division Two final was also a close affair as Azzurri SC-Diliman piped Manila Digger, 2-1, to bag the trophy.