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By Adrian Taningco

Not even the rain could end UP’s dry spell in front of a goal.

The rematch of last year’s final saw multiple chances on goal for either side but neither was able to fully capitalize. Both teams also needed goal-line clearances to preserve a share of the spoils.

“I wanna win. I wanted to win,” said UP coach Anto Gonzales, who was unsatisfied with the draw.

With only minutes to go, the Maroons were denied a first goal in four matches when confusion in the UST defense allowed Jinggoy Valmayor to challenge for a bouncing ball in the UST penalty area. (read more)

PHOTOS by Michelle Angelica Soriano

UP whips Ateneo in UAAP football opener 

by Adrian Taningco (Tinig ng Plaridel)

The University of the Philippines kicked off its football crown defense during the opening day of the 74^th UAAP football season with a hard-fought and ill-tempered 2-0 win over the Ateneo de Manila University Saturday at the Ateneo High School Football Field.

Juan Miguel Roy and Nii Aryee Ayi struck for the defending champions either side of halftime to defeat their neighbors from Katipunan, whose goalkeeper was sent off ten minutes from time.

“A win is a win, but I’m far from satisfied,” said UP Coach Anto Gonzales. “Overall the first game is always the most difficult game. I hope things will only get better,” he continued.

The Maroons took the lead in the 24th minute, courtesy of senior Roy. The defender drilled a perfectly executed corner kick taken by last season’s Rookie of the Year Jinggoy Valmayor past the diving Ateneo goalie RS Mantos. [read more]

 (photos by Joshua Dalupang, Loj Guinmapang, Benedik Bunquin and Gian Suyat)