Jodie Banzon of UST celebrates after scoring against La Salle in the UAAP Season 88 women's football tournament, September 24, 2025 at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite. UAAP Media
MANILA -- Rookie Jodie Banzon scored one goal and set up another to fuel De La Salle University's 2-1 triumph against the University of Santo Tomas in the UAAP Season 88 women's football tournament on Wednesday.
The 19-year-old scored the game's breakthrough goal in the 14th minute, taking advantage of a defensive lapse by the Lady Golden Booters with a cool finish.
She later set up Dani Tanjangco's header in the 57th minute, effectively sealing La Salle's win at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite.
With the victory, the Lady Green Booters now top the standings with six points from two wins and a goal difference of +2.
"It was a long time coming, but still, I don't want to settle for just one goal. They need to make their contribution throughout the season," shared fourth-year Head Coach Alvin Ocampo.
"Luck was still on our side. UST almost scored a tying goal in the last few minutes, so we're still lucky today, and I don't know how luck will bring us forward."
Before Tanjangco doubled La Salle's lead, Maria Layacan came close in the 36th minute.
Her initial strike rattled the crossbar, and although the rebound fell favorably for a second attempt, her follow-up went straight into the hands of UST goalkeeper Lizlie Garcia.
UST pulled one back in the 64th minute when Ivy Tapiz capitalized on a scramble inside the box, but it was not enough to change the outcome.
The Lady Golden Booters, now third in the standings with three points and a 0-goal difference, will look to bounce back against defending champions Far Eastern University on Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the same venue.
La Salle will aim to extend its winning streak against the University of the Philippines on Saturday at 4 p.m. at the same Imus pitch.