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FOUR-MIDABLE SQUAD

Ilocos Sur crushes Vigan City in football, 4-0; 

Sibayan, Rosario propel Stallions to R1AA semis

𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐘, 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐫- Ilocos Sur Mighty Green Stallions kept their Palarong Pambansa hopes alive after unleashing an impeccable 4-0 performance against Vigan City Vanguards, punching their ticket to semifinals in Football- Boys Elementary, April 8.

Marvin Sibayan and Eli Rosario’s heroic maneuver fueled the team to dominate the pitch and did not give their opponents any chance to spell the difference between victory and defeat.

“Masaya po ako kasi nagbunga yung mga training namin araw-araw. Inisip ko lang po talaga na kailangang maka-goal agad para gumaan yung laro ng buong team at hindi kami ma-pressure," Sibayan said.

The scoring opened in the first half when Sibayan broke through the Vanguards' backline, firing a precise shot into the net to give the Stallions an early 1-0 lead.

The momentum turned into a landslide early in the second half when Sibayan struck again, completing his brace with a clinical finish that shattered the Vigan City’s defense to double the lead.

Eli Rosario then took center stage, outmaneuvering his markers to slot home the team’s third goal and effectively put the game out of reach.

Rosario put the final exclamation point on the match shortly after, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to score his second and the team's fourth goal.

"Binigay ko lang po talaga 'yung best ko para sa team, at masaya ako na lahat ng pinag-ensayuhan namin ay nagbunga dito sa laro laban sa Vigan," Rosario expressed.

Meanwhile, Head Coach Elvie Ribuyaco commended the squad's flawless execution of their game plan during the match.

"Our athletes played with pure heart today, sticking to our strategy and showing the kind of composure we need as we aim to reach the Palarong Pambansa," she said.

Likewise, Assistant Coach Ella Marie Ridulme praised the defensive discipline and the determination that led the team to a commanding victory.

" I am incredibly proud of the determination the team has shown. It was not just about the goals; it was their defensive discipline and pure grit that led us to this 4–0 result," she remarked.

via James Harley R. Giron & R1AA Media Team