Action between FEU and UST in the UAAP Season 87 men's football tournament, November 14, 2024 at the UP Diliman Football Stadium. UAAP Media
MANILA -- University of Santo Tomas and Far Eastern University shared the spoils in a hard-fought game in the UAAP Season 87 men's football tournament, Thursday at the UP Diliman Football Stadium.
It was a disappointing outcome for the Tamaraws, who flubbed a chance to catch up with the league-leading Ateneo Blue Eagles. Instead, they remained in second place with 17 points.
"It's not a good result," FEU coach Roman Oliver said bluntly. "We needed the three points to push Ateneo."
"It was a difficult game, tough game, physical game," he added. "We had our chances but we miss it. When you miss it too much, you don't win."
Fresh off a stunning 1-2 loss to cellar-dwelling Adamson University last Sunday, the Golden Booters improved to 13 points, keeping them in the hunt for a place in the Final 4.
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Marc Celis' 86th minute attempt was saved by defender Chris Valderama, who was there at the right place at the right time after goalkeeper Jose Miguel Abada left the post.
Carlo Hulagno had a chance to give the Tamaraws the win in stoppage time but the substitute could not complete Edgar Aban's corner.
FEU, which opened the second round with back-to-back wins, is up for a tough battle. The Tamaraws will take on the Blue Eagles on Nov. 21.
Up next for UST is University of the East also on Nov. 21.