Judie Arevalo of FEU celebrates after scoring against UST in the UAAP Season 88 women's football tournament, October 1, 2025 at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite. UAAP Media
MANILA -- Far Eastern University claimed a third straight win in the UAAP Season 88 women's football tournament on Wednesday, slipping past University of Santo Tomas, 1-0, at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite.
Judie Arevalo fired the Lady Tamaraws ahead in the 52nd minute, tapping the ball into the back of the net after Angel Egay failed to convert moments earlier.
The Lady Tams, who are seeking a fourth straight crown, joined the De La Salle Lady Booters atop the standings with nine points. They play each other on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at the University of the Philippines Football Field.
"Ang naging problem naming nung start is hindi kami nag-solid eh do'n sa backline and do'n sa harapan. Ni-reserve talaga namin si Arevalo; kaya mahirap 'pag wala 'yung starter mo. Pero good adjustment during the second half, a lot of dangerous opportunities. Yun lang talaga, 'yung understanding sa back, kasi marami kaming chances pero hindi talaga nila makita 'yung target," said long-time head coach Let Dimzon.
"We want them to improve lang lagi every game kasi from the very first game nagiging maganda 'yung result ng play namin. Kaya going into the La Salle game, improve lang nila 'yung communication kasi do'n kami nagkukulang," she added.
UST had opportunities in both halves, but Rica Gerona in the first half and Jannah Santerva in the second could not break through the FEU defense.
The Lady Booters remain in third place with three points and a goal difference of -1 as they seek a bounce-back win against Ateneo in Saturday's first match at 4 p.m.