Defending champion Kamahalan reigned supreme over hapless Yaris X 21-6 on the 9th week of the ongoing Unified Filipino Tenpin Bowlers of Riyadh (UFTBR)-Etihad Airways Tuesday Bowling League at the Universal Bowling Center (UBC).
Kamahalan soared to the second position of the team standings and captured the Team of the Week award. Leading the relentless attack was Edwin Atienza with a series of 880 with support from Bembol Velasco (856), Prince Mohammed Al-Saud (776), Lulu Quejada (728), CelisViloria (451) and Fhel Ramos (428).
League leader NBA kept pace with Kamahalan by trouncing Habagat 18-10. Highlighting NBA’s win was ace bowler Ronald Bautista who once again delivered a perfect 300 game.
In other matches, Vinnell Arabia defeated Thrill Seekers 13-11, Unica won over Ayaw Na 20-10, Mandirigma narrowly beat SABB Advance 11-10, SACO Bolts outbowled Pin Hitters 17-8 and Lane Cruisers cruised past Pin Pals 14-6.
Ryan Iñigo of NDV bagged the Bowler of the Week award in Group 1 with a series of 933 and Phines Pingol of Yaris X in Group 2 with 721.
Ronald Bautista increased his lead in the MVP race Group 1 with an average of 223.65 followed by Arnold Jesena (214.5) and Ernee Noto (213.05). In the Group 2 MVP race, Iñigo now leads with an average of 198.67 followed by Ferdie Dela Rosa (189.33) and Shawn Rickettat third (188.92).
The league’s main sponsor is Etihad Airways, the national airlines of UAE and one of the fastest growing airlines in the Middle East which will offer 3 return tickets in Coral Economy Class, 2 for Manila and 1 for any Etihad Airways online destination to top individual achievers at the end of the league.
Iñigo, Aril Masters champs in UFTBR Goodwill Games
Ryan Iñigo and Irene Aril captured the men’s and ladies Masters title respectively in the UFTBR Goodwill Games recently.
Novice bowler Iñigo bested four rated bowlers on his way to the crown namely Fernie Ballano, who settled for 1st runner-up position, Ed Cruz (2nd runner-up), Edgar Badeo (3rd runner-up) and Andro Tismo (4th runner-up).
Nina De Vera the youngest competitor took the 1st runner-up plum in ladies Masters event with Lani Dela Cruz at 2nd runner-up.
SABB Takaful Tenpin Wizards (Arnold Jesena, Jess Ambon, Ric Urrutia Jr and Atoi Ramos) bagged the team event title followed by SMURF Pinstrikers (Mario Velasquez, Edgar Badeo, JojoPaciano, Clem Ojeda) at second, Team NDV (Nelson De Vera, Earl De Vera, Ryan Inigo, Art Yukong) third, Ilocano Boys (Buddy Balisi, Doy del Moral, Fhel Ramos, Rico Feria) fourth, and House of Donuts (Ernee Noto, Joe Garrido, Celis Viloria, Stephen Solomon) fifth.
Bandar Al Marshad took home the men’s singles event title with Ballano and Doy del Moral at second and third, with Fe Agbisit bagging the ladies singles title followed by Aril and De Vera.
The doubles crown went to the tandem Arnold Quindara and Dennis Gabriel with Noto and Viloria at second Leo Mabunga and Boy Mirando at third.
The men’s all events winner was Ambon followed by Quindara and Noto while the ladies all events title went to De Vera, followed by Aril and Agbisit.
Noto, UFRBR chairman, would like to thank all the event sponsors namely Ayed Alshamrani of ASC Adwaa Al-Sheehab Company for Communication Ltd., Al Safi Danone, Gandour, Yaris X, SACO, Fathi Abdulaziz, House of Donuts and McDonald’s and all the working committee members for their support and assistance.
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Kamahalan too hot for Yaris X in Etihad League
Kamahalan too hot for Yaris X in Etihad League
Manchester United stun leaders Arsenal to open up Premier League title race
LONDON: Manchester United loosened Arsenal’s grip on the Premier League title race with a 3-2 win in north London on Sunday thanks to stunning second-half goals by Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha.
Victory would have restored Arsenal’s seven-point lead over chasers Manchester City and Aston Villa, both of whom won this weekend, but Mikel Arteta’s side instead left the door open as they lost at home for the first time this season.
United’s win, their first in the league at Arsenal since 2017, lifted them to fourth, and while they are not in the title equation themselves, it fueled the new-found optimism sweeping the club since Michael Carrick stepped in as interim coach.
Everything was going to plan for Arsenal when they took the lead in the 29th minute with a Lisandro Martinez own goal.
But a terrible mistake by Martin Zubimendi in the 37th minute gifted United an equalizer for Bryan Mbeumo.
Dorgu then smashed a ferocious shot in off the crossbar to put United ahead in the 50th minute but substitute Mikel Merino prodded the hosts level in the 84th.
United were not finished though and substitute Cunha was allowed to advance toward Arsenal’s goal before curling a low shot past the dive of David Raya from 25 meters to spark wild celebrations among the visiting fans.
Arsenal, who are now winless in three league games after two 0-0 draws, have 50 points from 23 games with City and Villa on 46. United moved fourth with 38 points.
United’s win followed their 2-0 defeat of Manchester City last weekend in Carrick’s first game of his second spell as the club’s interim manager.
The nerves are clearly starting to show at Arsenal as they seek their first title since 2004.
Even after Martinez got his legs in a tangle and deflected Martin Odegaard’s shot past his own keeper, Arsenal never looked completely at ease and slowly lost control of the game.
The omens still looked bad for United at that stage with Arsenal having won their last 15 Premier League games in which they had taken the lead.
But when William Saliba passed to Zubimendi who in turn gifted the ball straight to Mbeumo to score in style, the visitors suddenly sensed an opportunity.
Things took a dark turn for Arsenal five minutes after the interval. Again their defense was found wanting as Dorgu was allowed to control a bouncing ball before thumping a left-foot volley in off the crossbar past a stunned Raya.
Arteta reacted by making four substitutions, sending on Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze, Mikel Merino and Ben White while Noni Madueke also joined the fray later from a stacked bench.
There was huge relief when United failed to deal with a corner and Merino prodded in from close range — the ball being adjudged to have crossed the line after a brief delay.
It looked as though Arsenal had got out of jail and might even snatch a win but United’s belief was unwavering as Cunha delivered a gift to City and Villa.
Victory would have restored Arsenal’s seven-point lead over chasers Manchester City and Aston Villa, both of whom won this weekend, but Mikel Arteta’s side instead left the door open as they lost at home for the first time this season.
United’s win, their first in the league at Arsenal since 2017, lifted them to fourth, and while they are not in the title equation themselves, it fueled the new-found optimism sweeping the club since Michael Carrick stepped in as interim coach.
Everything was going to plan for Arsenal when they took the lead in the 29th minute with a Lisandro Martinez own goal.
But a terrible mistake by Martin Zubimendi in the 37th minute gifted United an equalizer for Bryan Mbeumo.
Dorgu then smashed a ferocious shot in off the crossbar to put United ahead in the 50th minute but substitute Mikel Merino prodded the hosts level in the 84th.
United were not finished though and substitute Cunha was allowed to advance toward Arsenal’s goal before curling a low shot past the dive of David Raya from 25 meters to spark wild celebrations among the visiting fans.
Arsenal, who are now winless in three league games after two 0-0 draws, have 50 points from 23 games with City and Villa on 46. United moved fourth with 38 points.
United’s win followed their 2-0 defeat of Manchester City last weekend in Carrick’s first game of his second spell as the club’s interim manager.
The nerves are clearly starting to show at Arsenal as they seek their first title since 2004.
Even after Martinez got his legs in a tangle and deflected Martin Odegaard’s shot past his own keeper, Arsenal never looked completely at ease and slowly lost control of the game.
The omens still looked bad for United at that stage with Arsenal having won their last 15 Premier League games in which they had taken the lead.
But when William Saliba passed to Zubimendi who in turn gifted the ball straight to Mbeumo to score in style, the visitors suddenly sensed an opportunity.
Things took a dark turn for Arsenal five minutes after the interval. Again their defense was found wanting as Dorgu was allowed to control a bouncing ball before thumping a left-foot volley in off the crossbar past a stunned Raya.
Arteta reacted by making four substitutions, sending on Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze, Mikel Merino and Ben White while Noni Madueke also joined the fray later from a stacked bench.
There was huge relief when United failed to deal with a corner and Merino prodded in from close range — the ball being adjudged to have crossed the line after a brief delay.
It looked as though Arsenal had got out of jail and might even snatch a win but United’s belief was unwavering as Cunha delivered a gift to City and Villa.
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