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UP Diliman football field receives FIFA quality certification

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/09/17/20180917_up.jpg"/><figcaption>The UP Diliman Football Field. Handout photo</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA, Philippines – FIFA, the world governing body for football, has recently awarded the UP Diliman Football Field with the FIFA Quality Certification seal.Installed by E-Sports International, UP Diliman&#x27;s newly minted football field is the newest pitch that now holds the international standard label for FIFA quality.The quality certification, under the FIFA quality program, is awarded to pitches that meet stringent and globally recognized criteria for safety, durability, and performance.&quot;For UP to receive this certification means that it is capable of holding matches of premier caliber, providing opportunities for more homegrown players to see the global stage,&quot; said Audris Romualdez, the managing director of E-Sports International.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/uaap/news/2018/05/14/it-looks-like-up-getting-new-football-field-pretty-soon-41561">READ: It looks like UP is getting a new football field pretty soon</a></li></ul>&quot;This only shows how serious we are in providing world-class facilities,&quot; he added.E-Sports International used Duo Shape P+ 45mm turf with a Shockdrain system for the football pitch. Test engineers from Acousto-Scan visited the football grounds to conduct the FIFA quality field test, a two-phase procedure that carefully evaluates the turf’s surface composition, ball bounce, player interaction, weather resistance, among others.&quot;Our longstanding promise is to give athletes exceptional pitches so they can train to be the best they can be. High-quality turf systems should be properly installed and be well maintained to prevent rapid pitch deterioration,&quot; said Romualdez.&quot;Paying close attention to these factors will guarantee a field’s safety, superior performance, playability, and pitch longevity.&quot;E-Sports International started base preparations for the field in May 2018, and finished the project in August. The UP Men&#x27;s Football Team is now training in the brand new field as they prepare to defend their UAAP championship.The company is currently building six additional football fields around the Philippines, two of which will undergo testing by the FIFA quality program by the end of the year.For more sports coverage, visit the ABS-CBN <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com" target="_blank">Sports website.</a>

FIFA, the world governing body for football, has recently awarded the UP Diliman Football Field with the FIFA Quality Certification seal.

FIFA, the world governing body for football, has recently awarded the UP Diliman Football Field with the FIFA Quality Certification seal.