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Ateneo B2016 wins Division Championship in Bali 7s football tourney

Published Apr 8, 2026 05:33 pm

At A Glance

  • The Ateneo Varsity Born 2016 team delivered a remarkable performance on the international stage, emerging as Division Champions in the Under-10 age group at the prestigious Bali 7s Football Tournament held in the Bali United FC Training Center, Bali, Indonesia from April 2 to 5.
The winning Ateneo team was composed of (front row, from left) Marco Macaraig, Arby Soller, Diego Tagarda, Knox Angeles and Sandro Abadilla, and (back row, from left) Mark Maravilla, Luc Lopez, Jacob Turla, Calvin San Diego, Paco Molina, Andres Prieto, Lucas Bulalacao, Miguel Tagarda.
The winning Ateneo team was composed of (front row, from left) Marco Macaraig, Arby Soller, Diego Tagarda, Knox Angeles and Sandro Abadilla, and (back row, from left) Mark Maravilla, Luc Lopez, Jacob Turla, Calvin San Diego, Paco Molina, Andres Prieto, Lucas Bulalacao, Miguel Tagarda.

The Ateneo Varsity Born 2016 team delivered a remarkable performance on the international stage, emerging as Division Champions in the Under-10 age group at the prestigious Bali 7s Football Tournament held in the Bali United FC Training Center, Bali, Indonesia from April 2 to 5.

Competing against teams from across the globe, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, India and the Netherlands, the Eaglets showcased not only their skill and discipline, but also their heart and character.

After several setbacks in the group stages, including injuries, sickness and ailing stomaches for some key players, the Eaglets were placed in a precarious position, with dim hopes of securing silverware.

The advent of Easter during the knockout stages invigorated the boys as they secured victories over 4 Indonesian teams. In the championship match, the Eaglets faced a tough and tall Australian team. 

After a long back-and-forth with the Aussies with almost equal possessions between the teams, with a few minutes left in the game, Arby Soller drew a foul inside the penalty box. The injured Diego Tagarda, who was sidelined because of an injury brought about by a tackle from an opposing player from game 2, then finished the play with a smooth penalty shot to the left corner of the goal to complete his fifth international goal of the tournament. 

The remaining minutes saw the Eaglets stave off relentless attacks by the Aussies until the final whistle blew with the Eaglets winning 1-0. 

Incidentally, the U10 Championship match took place simultaneously with the U16 Women’s Division Championship where a Philippine team also won and the kababayans celebrated together. 

Beyond the win, this triumph represents a testament to the boys’ hard work, the guidance of their coaches, and the unwavering support of their families. Most importantly, it reflects the Ateneo spirit: teamwork, and playing with honor.

The team was coached by Mark Maravilla and assisted by B2013 varsity football Captain Miguel Tagarda (6-Pignatelli). 

The team was composed of Sandro Abadilla (4-Marikudo), Knox Angeles (4- Humabon), Lucas Bulalacao (4-Diego Silang), Luc Lopez (4-Sikatuna), Marco Macaraig (4-Sumakwel), Paco Molina (4-Dagohoy), Andres Prieto (4- Humabon), Calvin San Diego (3-Samat), Arby Soller (4-Marikudo), Diego Tagarda (4-Dagohoy), and Jacob Turla (3-Samat).

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