By Dugout Philippines
TAGUIG--Defending champion Far Eastern University overwhelmed University of the
East, 3-0, to remain on top of the UAAP Season 78 men's football table
on Sunday at the McKinley Hill Stadium.
Val Jurao scored twice (5th and 40th minute) while rookie Rico Andes
nailed a 25th minute goal for the Tamaraws, who rose to 23 points.
In a late Saturday match, De La Salle needed two stoppage time goals
to beat National University, 3-2, and arrest a two-match losing skid.
Greggy Yang scored the free kick for the clincher in the five-goal
thriller, three minutes after Nicko Villacin found the back of the net from
a Jose Montelibano assist for the equalizer.
Yang actually had a brace, entering the scoresheet in the 42nd
minute for the Green Archers to level at 1-1.
De La Salle moved up to 20 points, three behind FEU, to boost its
semis bid.
Paolo Salenga and Nico Macapal were on target for the Bulldogs, who
remained at 15 points.
Ateneo leveled with University of Santo Tomas at 18 points, following
a come-from-behind 4-2 victory over the Growling Tigers.
Emilio Acosta scored twice while Xavier Alcuaz and Julian Roxas had
one goal apiece for the Blue Eagles, who got two assists from set piece
specialist Mikko Mabanag and rookie Jarvey Gayoso.
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