1986 President Aquino Cup

1986 President Aquino Cup
Tournament details
Host countryPhilippines
DatesAugust 6–10
Teams4
Venue(s)1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
ChampionsSoviet Union Russian SFSR XI
Runners-upChina Guangdong XI
Third placeHong Kong South China A.A.
Fourth place Philippines

The 1986 President Aquino Cup is a four team tournament held at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila from August 6-10, 1986. The selection team from the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic were champions of the tournament.[1]

The tournament was named in honor of then incumbent President Corazon Aquino. Benigno Aquino III, also known as Noynoy Aquino and the son of the president, was the speaker and guest of honor at the opening of the football tournament held at 17:45 UTC+08:00. Philippine Football Federation president Frank Elizalde delivered the welcome address. Inter-Cities Foundation president Ben Ching introduced the participating teams while Gintong Alay Executive Director Jose Romansanta introduced Noynoy. The ceremonial ball was kicked by Kris Aquino and Asian Ladies Football Federation vice president Cristy Ramos. The tournament was on a single round robin format.[2]

  1. ^ Lewis, Tom; Morrison, Neil. "President Aquino Cup 1986 (Manila)". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Retrieved 25 December 2014.
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