KUWAIT CITY, Aug 23: Mouthwatering clashes were the order of the day when the Filipino Badminton Association in Ahmadi (FBAA) opened their 17th Conference “5th Toyo Tires Cup” at Fahaheel Sports Center, Friday. After the day’s games, McDonalds-Kuwait and Toyo Tires shared the top spot with 45 wins and 131 points, while Worley Parsons had so far collected 28 wins and 95 points and Western Union Money Transfer 27 wins and 79 points . The credit for the successful holding of the event must go to FBAA President Ronald Margate, his office bearers and the non-stop participation of the continuously growing number of members.

Rules
Each team is composed of 4 players who will in complete 10 games in the elimination round in 6 categories: Men’s A, Men’s B, Men’s C, Ladies A, Men’s Lower Class with Ladies B and Mixed D. The scoring system is based on the cumulative number of matches won and total set points. Once the elimination round is completed, the top four teams in each category will proceed to the semi finals after being ranked 1, 2 3 and 4 respectively and whoever wins in this round will move on to the finals.
Since there are a lot of participants, the FBAA Technical Committee has decided to have a 15 per set point game, in case of tie at 14-14 a slide 2-point advantage wins the set or the game but if both pairs are still tagged on 18-18, the first pair to reach 19 points wins the game.The Mixed D category is not included in the extension and whoever reaches 15 points wins the set or the game.

The tie-breaker rule is based on the total matches won and total cumulative points. If two teams are tied the highest total score based on their games will break the tie and the same will be applied if three teams are tied. A 5-minute default rule is applied while in case of a “no show” by any member of the group, the team is only allowed a 2 minutes grace period to assign the substitute. The team is allowed to upgrade a player only once, if a player fails to attend the match will be immediately forfeited with the score 15-0 and 3-0 set points in favor with group with complete players while the team captain can choose which of the matches they wish to forfeit. Meanwhile, the player is allowed to play in the next game even if he misses his/her earlier games due to tardiness or injuries. FBAA organizers have also assigned heads of Technical Committees in each category for any queries or complaints. In Men’s A Norman and Jong, Men’s B Ryan and Tone, Men’s C Arjay and Allen, Ladies A Ness and Thess, Ladies B Beng and Lei, Mixed C Janette and Eric and Beginners Cathy and Gerry.

Games proper
Men’s A
In game 1 of the Men’s A event, Team 1 and 2 tied with the same number of winning points – 1 win and 3 points with two games pending. Team 1 scored through Joenel Seva and Jong Rimando who edged Carlo Bornilla and Norman Abad 18-19, 15-11, 15-11 while Team 2 bounced back when Carlo and Gerry Aguilar outlasted Joenel and Rommel Carlos 15-8, 14-16, 15-12.
Team 3 almost scored a landslide victory over Team 4 with a 3-1 win and 9-3 points as Albert Marcelo and Joms Tantiangco overcame Sherwin Felizardo and Bon Elamparo in 2 extended sets 15-9, 17-15, while the tandem of Albert and Dave Laguio fought for every point to edge Sherwin and Ron Margate 17-19, 18-16, 15-9 and Joms with Philip Marimla hammered Bon and Tony Osea 15-12, 15-10. Team 4 did not go home empty handed when Ron and Tony blended well on the courts and outlasted Dave and Philip in 3 extended sets 13-15, 15-12, 16-14.
Meanwhile, Team 5 showed some real class when they crushed Team 6 3-1 win and 9-3 points as Rowx Bugas and Ed Antonio brushed aside Guarav Joshi and Allan Bondoc in back to back extended sets 17-15, 17-15, while Rowx and Sonny Cajipe overcame Guarav and Francis Enriquez 15-11, 17-15 and the tandem of Ed and Gerry Labagnoy outlasted Allan and JP Parayno. Team 6 were saved by Francis and JP as they edged Sonny and Gerry 11-15, 15-11, 15-10.

Later that day, game 2 saw Teams 2 and 5 tied on 2 wins and 6 points each . Team 2 acquired points through Gerry and Emil as they tamed Sonny and Gerry 18-16, 15-13 and Carlo with Gerry won against Rowx and Sonny after the game failed to continue due to injury with the score 7-15, 18-16. Team 5 gathered points through Rowx and Ed when they outlasted Carlo and Norman 15-12, 8-15, 15-7 and the tandem of Ed and Gerry overcame Norman and Emil 15-6, 17-15.
Team 4 scored a 2-1 win and 6-3 points against Team 1 with one game pending game as Sherwin and Ron edged Joenel and Rommel 15-13, 11-15, 15-9 and Bond and Tony thumped Jong and Edward 17-15, 15-4. Team 1 won when Joenel and Jong outlasted Sherwin and Bon 15-13, 12-15, 15-8.
Team 3 were in form as they almost scored a landslide victory over Team 6 with Albert and Joms crushing Guarav and Allan 15-10, 15-11, Albert and Dave overpowering Guarav and Francis 15-13, 15-10 and the tandem of Joms and Philip overcoming Allan and JP 15-11, 19-18. Team 6 did not go home empty handed when Francis and JP worked hand in hand to brush aside Dave and Philip 18-16, 15-13.
FBAA Technical Committee has named Teams 3 and 5 as McDonalds, Team 2-Western Union, Teams 4 and 5 Worley Parsons and Team 6 Toyo Tires.

Men’s B
In Men’s B game 1, Team 1 scored a 3-1 win and 8-4 points against Team 2 as Marvin de Luna and Adrian Simeon thrashed Arnel Lara and July Espiritu 15-10, 15-7, Tim Torres and Tony Elamparo outlasted Roy Francisco and Cesar Isidro 12-15, 18-16, 16-14 and the tandem of Marvin and Tim edged Arnel and Roy 15-11, 11-15, 15-10. Team 2 was saved by the game of July and Cesar as they outlasted Adrian and Tony 10-15, 15-8, 15-13.
Team 3 won 3-1 and collected 8-4 points against Team 4 after Anthony Valdez and Maricel Romano edged Lala Tan and Friday Viernes 17-15, 13-15, 15-10 while Janette Rimando and Anthony outlasted Rio Ferrer and Lala 13-15, 17-15, 15-7 and Gene Aniversario and Maricel wasted no time to beat Arjay Lesaca and Friday 15-12, 15-10. Team 4 did not go home empty handed when Rio and Arjay played well and edged Janette and Gene 10-15, 15-8, 15-9.
Team 5 and 6 were on the same level of power as both achieved 2 wins and 6 points each. Team 5 generated victories through Ryan Aguilar and Kenjie Corpuz who outlasted Arnold Miclat and Mokbul Hussain 15-12, 11-15, 15-13 and the tandem of Ryan and Arnie Miguel who crushed Arnold and Joel Marasigan 15-12, 15-7. Team 6 bounced back through Joel and Aileen Perez as they overwhelmed Arnie and Roma Valdez 15-13, 15-10 while Mokbul and Aileen edged Kenjie and Roma 15-9, 11-15, 15-6.

In game 2, Team 3 almost pulled off a total victory against Team 6 as they won 3-1 for 9-4 points as Anthony and Maricel brushed aside Joel and Aileen 15-12, 15-10, while Janette and Anthony overpowered Arnold and Joel 15-12, 15-13 and the tandem of Gene and Maricel overcame Mokbul and Aileen 17-15, 18-16. Team 6 saw Arnold and Mokbul thump Janette and Gene 15-12, 15-10.
Meanwhile, Teams 2 and 5 both had 2 wins and 6 points each . Team 2 scored through Arnel and July as they overcame Ryan and Kenjie 16-14, 15-10 and July with Cesar outlasted Kenjie and Roma 14-16, 15-11, 15-13. Team 5 rebounded through Arnie and Roma as they thrashed Roy and Cesar 15-9, 15-8 while Ryan and Arnie edged Arnel and Roy 15-11, 13-15, 15-11.
Teams 1 and 4 also had 2 and 6 points each. Team 1 won when Marvin and Adrian overwhelmed Rio and Arjay 18-16, 15-10 while Marvin with Tim overcame Rio and Lala 19-18, 15-7. Team 4 got their points when Lala and Friday brushed aside Tim and Tony 19-17, 15-11 while Arjay and Friday brushed aside Adrian and Tony 15-11, 15-13.
The organizers classified Teams 2 and 6 as Western Union, Teams 3 and 4 Toyo Tires, Team 1 Worley Parsons and Team 5 McDonalds.

Men’s C
Game 1 in Men’s C class saw Team 2 gain a landslide victory against Team 1 with one pending game as James Blaz and Majed Abdul Aziz edged Joepet Matias and Noel Enbon 15-9, 14-16, 17-15, while James and Cesar Castro overcame Joepet and Benedict Garcia 16-14, 15-10 and the tandem of Majed with Claire Agsao hammered Noel and Rochelle Baldomero 15-11, 15-10.
Team 3 scored a 2-1 win and collected 6-3 points against Team 4 with one game pending as Keisha Stecky and Glenn Piliotas overpowered Aldrin Turalde and Dhanagopal 15-10, 15, 13, while Franklin Montesclaros and Roger Estinoso overwhelmed Sang Pagdanganan and Mathew Ooman 16-14, 15-10. Team 4 won when Aldrin and Sang brushed aside Keisha and Franklin 15-9, 15-12.
Team 5 collected a 3-1 win and 9-3 points against Team 6 after Eric Farthing and Melissa Al Bannay thrashed Joel Jimenez and Cathy Lesaca 15-6, 15-10, Raymond Albay and Eric crushed Dino Mendoza and Joel 15-7, 15-8 and Roman Malabanan and Melissa hammered Albin Godoy and Cathy 15-10, 15-13. Team 6 did not go home empty handed when Dino and Alvin played well and overwhelmed Raymond and Roman 15-12, 15-11.

Team 8 pulled off a 3-1 win and 7-5 points against Team 7 as newcomers Karlo Patines and Pio Escuzer edged Kevin Yap and Chito Santos 13-15, 15-9, 15-10 while Karlo and Grande Agao outlasted Kevin and Ted Yap 15-13, 9-15, 15-12 and the tandem of Pio and Joel Jimenez overcame Chito and Allen Miole 16-14, 15-11. Team 7 was saved by the tandem of Ted and Allen as they brushed aside Grande and Joel 15-11, 18-16.
Later that afternoon, in game 2, Team 3 scored a 2-1 win and collected 6-3 points with one pending game against Team 1 as Keisha and Glenn overpowered Joepet and Noel 15-11, 15-5 and Glenn with Roger overwhelmed Noel and Rochelle 15-12, 16-14. Team 1 hit back through the tandem of Joepet and Benedict as they brushed aside Keisha and Franklin in back to back set 15-11, 15-11.
Team 2 won 3-0 and 8-1 points with one pending game against Team 4 after James and Majed tamed Aldrin and Dhanagopal 15-11, 15-13, James and Cesar outlasted Aldrin and Sang 13-15, 15-10, 16-14 and one match was won by default.

On the other hand, Team 5 acquired a 3-1 win and 7-5 points against Team 7 as Raymond and Roman edged Kevin and Chito 15-9, 15-17, 17-15, Eric and Melissa outlasted Ted and Allen 15-17, 15-13, 15-9, and Roman and Melissa brushed aside Chito and Allen 15-13, 15-12. Team 7 struck back through Kevin and Ted as they overwhelmed Raymond and Eric 17-15, 15-11.
Team 8 collected a 2-1 win and 6-3 points with one pending game against Team 6 after Karlo and Pio thrashed Dino and Alvin 15-6, 15-7and Karlo and Grande overwhelmed Dino and Edwin 15-11, 15-13. Team 6 hit back though Edwin and Cathy as they brushed aside Grande and Joel 15-9, 15-13.
Officials categorized Teams 2 and 6 as McDonalds, Teams 3 and 7 Worley Parsons, Teams 5 and 1 Toyo Tires and Teams 8 and 4 Western Union.

MLC and LB
Game 1 in Men’s Lower C and Ladies B saw Team 1 pull off a landslide victory over Team 2 as they won 4-0 and collected 11-1 points driven by JR Briones and Bill Smith who overpowered Anthony Nicholau and Marc Joy Gaza 15-9, 15-12, while Susan Santos and Marivic Clemens thrashed Angie Rodriguez and Annie Centeno 15-6, 15-3, JR and Susan crushed Anthony and Angie 15-9, 15-1 and Bill and Marivic edged Marc Joy and Annie 13-15, 15-8, 15-3.
Team 4 got 2 wins as did Team 3 with Team 4 collecting 7-5 points as Anthony Petrache and Elmer Rivera hammered Rico Gabuyo and Chris Castilla 15-11, 15-9 while Maggie Haddad and Tanette Tuliao overcame Belinda Valdez and Kristine Novino 15-7, 18-16. Team 3 scored through Rico and Belinda as they tamed Anthony and Maggie 15-13, 15-13 and the tandem of Chris and Kristin edged Elmer and Tanette 11-15, 15-9, 15-6.

Team 6 got the same victories – 2 as did Team 5 with the former collecting 7-5 points as Gren Padrones and Nelia Torres thrashed Felina and Wilma Nicolau 15-5, 15-4, while Victor Toledo and Gren outlasted Dodi Eldin and Felina 13-15, 15-6, 15-11. Team 5 hit back through Dodi and Dodong Bagao when they edged Victor and June Clamor 8-15, 15-11, 15-11 while Dodong and Wilma edged June and Nelia 15-12, 11-15, 15-13.
Team 7 accomplished a total 4-0 victory over Team 8 and collected 11-1 points when Joel Pereira and Mike Corre outlasted Marlon Villanueva and Jimmy Berjes 13-15, 15-6, 15-5, Arleen San Mateo and Cecille Ibon overpowered JD and Melanchie Omara 15-11, 15-6, Joel and Arleen thumped Marlon and JD 15-8, 15-7 and Mike and Cecille overwhelmed Jimmy and Melanchie 15-9, 15-7.
Later that day in Game 2, Team 1 were in their best shoes to score another landslide 4-0 victory win and collect 11-1 points against Team 3 after JR and Bill tamed Rico and Chris 15-9, 15-7, Susan and Marivic overcame Belinda and Kristine 18-16, 15-8, JR and Susan thumped Rico and Belinda 15-9, 15-5 and Bill with Marivic edged Chris and Kristine 16-14, 9-15, 15-13.

Team 4 showed some real class when they scored a total 4-0 victory over Team 2 and got 11-1 points after Anthony and Elmer overwhelmed Marc Joy and Celso 15-12, 15-12, Maggie and Tanette crushed Annie and Angie 15-8, 15-9, Anthony and Maggie thumped Marc Joy and Annie 15-8, 15-11 and Elmer and Tanette outlasted Celso and Angie 18-19, 15-11, 15-10.
Team 5 completed a 2-1 win and got 7-2 points against Team 7 with one pending game as Dodi and Felina brushed aside Joel and Arleen 15-12, 15-9 and Dodong with Felina overcame Eric and Cecille 15-5, 18-16. Team 7 hit back when Joel and Eric edged Dodi and Dodong 11-15, 18-16, 15-10.
Team 6 combined their efforts for a 4-0 landslide victory, all in two sets, over Team 8 as Victor and June crushed Marlon and Jimmy 15-10, 15-11, Gren and Nelia hammered JD and Melanchie 15-11, 15-10, Victor and Gren thumped JD and Jimmy 15-7, 15-13 and June and Nelia tamed Jimmy and Melanchie 15-11, 15-10.
The organizers named Teams 1 and 3 McDonalds, Teams 6 and 5 Toyo Tires, Teams 4 and 2 Worley Parsons and Teams 7 and 8 Western Union.

Ladies A
In Game 1 of Ladies A, Team 1 got 2 wins as did Team 2 but they collected 7-5 points as Glorence Montesclaros and Yolanda Corre brushed aside Imee Castro and Jellica Espinosa 15-13, 15-9, and Glorence and Veronica Garcia overcame Imee and Gay Caedo 16-14, 15-8. Team 2 bounced back when Gay and Mary Grace de Leon beat Veronica Garcia and Thess Harrera 9-15, 15-13, 15-6 while Jellica and Mary Grace overwhelmed Yolanda and Thess 15-7, 15-8.
Team 4 pulled off a landslide 4-0 victory and 11-1 points against Team 3 as Nihar Esmula and Vicky Nonog beat Jeanette Tantiangco and Sanse Mendoza 15-10, 15-3, Lei Abad and Cherry Hondunero hammered Lorelie Seva and Abi Sedik 15-6, 15-10, Nihar and Lei outlasted Jeanette and Lorelie 15-10, 13-15, 15-9 and Vicky with Cherry tamed Sanse and Abi 15-5, 17-15.
Team 6 collected a 3-1 win and 8-4 points against Team 5 after Mhe Ann Golpo and Lanie Gaborno edged Lyn Mendoza and Keisha Ng 8-15, 16-14, 15-12, Jessica Magallanes and Mhe Ann outlasted Jenny Tolentino and Lyn Mendoza 15-12, 12-15, 15-9 and Beng Pastor and Lanie thumped Ness Aguilar and Keisha 15-12, 15-12. Team 5 did not go home empty handed as Jennifer and Ness edged Jessica and Beng 14-16, 15-7, 15-10.

Later that afternoon in game 2, team 4 scoreda landslide 4-0 victory and 10-2 points after Nihar and Vicky outlasted Glorence and Yolanda 15-9, 11-15, 15-13, Lei and Cherry overwhelmed Veronica and Thess 15-8, 15-12, Nihar and Lei edged Glorence and Veronica 15-7, 18-19, 15-10 and Vicky with Cherry thrashed Yolanda and Thess 15-6, 15-7.
Team 3 scored a 2-0 win and 5-1 points against Team 6 with 2 pending games as Jeanette and Sanse edged Jessica and Beng 15-9, 14-16, 15-9 and Lorelie and Abi beat Mhe Ann and Lanie 15-10, 15-13.
On the other hand, Team 5 got one win as did Team 2 but 4-2 points with two pending games after Lyn and Keisha brushed aside Gay and Mary Grace 15-13, 15-12 but Team 2 hit back through Imee and Jellica, who outlasted Jenny and Ness 15-7, 10-15, 15-12.
Officials put Teams 5 and 6 as McDonalds, Teams 3 and 4 Toyo Tires, Team 1 Worley Parsons and Team 2 Western Union.

Mixed D
In Game 1 of the Mixed D event, Team 1 were in full battle gear as they pulled off a total victory over Team 2 with Celso Cruz and Shirly Iglesias overwhelming Merna Campos and Virvil Estrecho 15-10, 15-14, Shy Daprosa and Torencio Iatoja thrashing Hammie Itaas and Saad Majed 15-4, 15-6, Celso and Shy crushing Merna and Hammie 15-8, 15-9 and Shirly with Torencio overpowering Virvil and Saad 15-10, 15-12.
Team 4 acquired a 3-1 win and 9-3 points against Team 3 after Jeremy and Claudette Farthing overpowered Beth Marasigan and Marivic Palad 15-8, 15-3, while Wilma Nicolau and Rani Calma thumped Antonette Mangahas and Andy Al Bannay 15-13, 15-11, and Claudette with Rani tamed Marivic and Andy 15-13, 15-5. Team 3 hit back through Beth and Antonette, who beat Jeremy and Wilma 15-8, 15-10.
Team 6 achieved landslide 4-0 victory over Team 5 and 11-1 points as Daisy Villanueva and Julien Herrera outlasted Stella Cagampang and Marge El Din 15-12, 12-15, 15-12, Ayem Miole and Cedric Isidro overpowered Gerry Torio and Tyrone Tuliao 15-8, 15-6, Daisy and Ayem crushed Gerry and Marge 15-8, 15-12 and the tandem of Julien and Cedric overwhelmed Marge and Tyrone 15-11, 15-13.

Later that day, in game 2, Team 2 generated a 3-1 win and 8-4 points against Team 5 as Merna and Virvil edged Stella and Marge 11-15, 16-14, 15-13, Hammie and Saad thumped Cedric and Tyrone 15-10, 15-10, and Merna with Hammie tamed Stella and Cedric 15-11, 15-8. Team 2 did not go home empty handed as Marge and Tyrone overcame Virvil and Saad 15-10, 16-14.
Team 1 were so far heading for landslide victory as they leading 3-0 and had 8-1 poins against team 4 with one pending game .For Team 1 Shirly and Anthony outlasted Jeremy and Claudette 15-13, 9-15, 15-12, while Shy and Torencio overpowered Rani and Wilma 15-7, 15-11 and Shirly and Shy thrashed Jeremy and Rani 15-4, 15-8.
Meanwhile Team 6 acquired a 3-0 win and 8-1 points with one pending game against Team 3 with Daisy and Julien crushing Beth and Marivic 15-4, 15-6, Gerry and Ayem overwhelming Antonette and Andy 15-7, 15-11 and the tandem of Daisy and Gerry outlasting Beth and Antonette 6-15, 15-12, 15-12.
Technical Committee named Teams 4 and 5 Worley Parsons, Teams 2 and 3 Western Union, Team 1 Toyo Tires and Team 6 Mc Donalds.

Initial Standings
Rank Team Total Match Total Set Won Points
1 Mc Donalds Kuwait 45 131
2 Toyo Tires 45 131
3 Worley Parsons Resources & Energy 28 95
4 Western Union Money Transfer 27 79