Same teams. Same stage. Same result: another UP championship.
The University of the Philippines successfully defended its UAAP football championship, narrowly edging rival University of Santo Tomas 1-0 in the final Sunday at the Ateneo University.
Sophomore striker Jinggoy Valmayor’s strike at the hour mark was enough for the Maroons to once again deny the Tigers, whom they also bested for last season’s crown. (read more)
Photos by Gian Suyat
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











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Sorry I don’t have much photos during the game. Grabe kaya ang intense. Haha! Ang hirap mag-shoot at manood ng sabay. :)) Galing ng UP!!! WOOOOOH!!!
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