Pachanga Diliman Football Club is a

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association

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based in Diliman,

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that played in the United Football League, the highest level of Philippine club football. It was founded in 1998 as Pachanga Football Club by then owner

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. In 2012, Pachanga was sold to the owners of Diliman Football Club, who then merged the two clubs. The team is managed by John Gutierrez and is headed by coach Yuki Matsuda.

History

Founded in 1998, Pachanga is known for its participation in the

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where the club reached the semi-finals round of the competition. In the 2011 season, the club joined the

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where the club reached the quarter-finals before a disheartening 1-nil loss to

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They then entered the United Football League Division 2 as an expansion club. The club successfully earned the promotion to the 2013 UFL Division 1 after they won against Agila F.C. 4–0.

Merger with Diliman F.C.

After the successful 2012 season which the Red Phoenix finished with no loss and one draw in 22 games, the club was sold by their owner to group associated with the Diliman FC. Alfredo Gonzalez cited reasons that it is a family decision to sell the club and since he was too busy with his work. The league announced that the club under new ownership will be named Pachanga Diliman Football Club.

2013 UFL Season and Cup

In their first season in the United Football League Division 1 after gaining promotion the ''Red Phoenix'' finished in fifth place behind

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and ahead of Green Archers United with a total of 28 points. In the

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Pachanga Diliman FC managed to reach the finals of the competition, beating former champions Stallions FC, Air Force and Forza FC on their way, in order to set up a final match against the Loyola Meralco Sparks.

Coaches

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* Norman Fegidero (2011–2012) * Salvador Salvacion (2012–2013) * Noel Marcaida (2013–2014) * Yuki Matsuda (2014–2015)

Records

;Key *Tms. = Number of teams *Pos. = Position in league *Prom = Promoted *TBD = To be determined *DNQ = Did not qualify Note: Performances of the club indicated here was after the UFL created (as a semi-pro league) in 2009.

Honors

Domestic competitions

* United Football League Division 2 :*Winners:

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References

{{United Football League (Philippines) Football clubs in the Philippines Association football clubs established in 1998 1998 establishments in the Philippines Sports teams in Metro Manila