Authored by veteran first district councilor Pilar Braga, the council praised Elorde for bringing honor to Davao City and the Philippines with his performance in the international football tournament as a defender for Makati FC.
To recall, the team went undefeated in the tournament in five games, including the finals.
The team got a champion trophy as prize, as well as individual trophies, certificates, jerseys, and soccer balls for the players.
Dr. Aileen Elorde, the mother of Anthony, also a member of the Davao City-based football club Southshield FC, is grateful for the council resolution since it boosts his son's morale to pursue his promising future amateur football career.
Makati FC got the slot in the finals after they beat Diklat Merden of Indonesia 1-0 in their semifinal duel on October 3.
Makati FC got the chance to play in the semifinals after they topped group B in the elimination round with an undefeated record of three wins after they beat fellow Filipino team Malaya FC 2-0 on the same day.
Makati FC demolished the host, Tabs Malaysia, 2-0 on October 2.
On the same day, Makati FC beat Football West Australia 3-2.
On September 4, Makati FC finished third place in the tough JSSL Singapore Professional Academy 7s football tournament.
The team had a decent showing in the elimination round but fell short in the knockout stage.
The team reached the semifinals but fell to Singapore Sports School 1-2.
Despite failing to get the coveted championship, the team is still pleased with their performance in the tournament, considered Asia’s Premier Youth Football competition, showcasing the young talent of over 450 teams across 17 countries.
Elorde, who plays as a defender, played well in the tournament.
Elorde was trained under one of the top coaches in Davao City, Roland "Balot" Manabit, a former soccer varsity of the University of Mindanao. (Romeo Braceros Jr.)
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