by Dave Delgado

Guam - The Philippine Punishers hosted in the 1st Exhibition Match in Manila, Philippines. The MFL Guam All-Stars defeated their hometown challengers 32-12.

Tim Beasley, head coach of the Philippine Punishers, was grateful to have the MFL players travel to Angeles City and play at the Clark Air force Base football field. This exhibition match had hundreds of local spectators watching and cheering. This was an extraordinary opportunity for the Philippine players to play football with competitive players from Guam.

For Guam's players, it was a great way to continue showcasing their love for football and competing with a team from another country. The Guam All Stars played both ways for most of the game, scoring 3 offensive touchdowns and 2 defensive touchdowns. The Punishers were made up of forty plus players who were American and European expats, Filipino Americans, and locals learning the game.

The Punishers are part of the American Football Federation, a league with four teams that compete regularly each year.