The 2011 Acosta Cup ended in a classic showdown between Ateneo Lady Knights and Philippine Women's College yesterday afternoon. The drizzle and cold weather did not seem to faze both teams as they tried to outmatch and outdo each other in the playing field in their bid for the championship title.
A minute before the final whistle blew in the second half, Lady Knights defender Natasha Doromal was flagged for a handball foul just outside the penalty box. July Bunac of PWC took the direct free kick and eventually scored the only goal of the 70-minute match. With the win, PWC obtained its first-ever Acosta Cup title.
Immediately after the game ended, awarding of prizes for the top three (3) teams followed. Former 1st District Councilor Mabel Sunga Acosta personally handed the medals and trophies to the winning players. The second-runner up place was automatically awarded to D'DS for ranking third in the over-all team standing.
Recognition and appreciation are extended to the tournament sponsors: PHILSAGA, KTM Davao, Ducati Davao, DIMDI Center Inc., and Dr. Roy Ferrer, without whose support the 8th Acosta Cup would not have been realized.
