Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) avenged its loss from the previous year by securing a 2-0 victory over heavily favored Don Bosco Technical College (DBTC) in Elan Vita Diagnostic Solutions presents “El Clasico Deux” on Saturday night, June 27, 2026, at the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex in Talisay City, Cebu.
Coming into the match as an underdog and missing several key players, SHS-AdC rose to the occasion. Miguel Kwan broke the deadlock after halftime with a penalty kick conversion in the 67th minute. James Rufin extended the Magis Eagles' lead to 2-0 by finding the back of the net in the 98th minute. Kwan was named Man of the Match for his performance.
The annual alumni match between rivals DBTC and SHS-AdC now stands at 1-1. The “El Clasico” series began last year, featuring some of the best products from both schools in a special annual match, with proceeds supporting the football varsity programs of both institutions. DBTC won the inaugural event last year in a thrilling 4-3 penalty shootout at the Cebu City Sports Center.
High School and Elementary Matches
In the high school match, DBTC defeated SHS-AdC 2-1. Yuki Ceniza scored the opening goal in the 49th minute to give DBTC the lead, and Cody Caldoza doubled the advantage with a goal in the 69th minute. Kobe Cañeda finally found the target for SHS-AdC in the 70th minute. DBTC’s Earl Rey Amistad was awarded Man of the Match.
In the elementary match, SHS-AdC defeated DBTC 2-1. Juancho Eduardo Sese drew first blood for DBTC with an early lead in the 30th minute. However, Aaron Malachi Lee turned the game around after halftime, scoring two straight goals in the 57th and 73rd minutes to secure a brace and the win for SHS-AdC. Lee was named Man of the Match.
