ATENEO shoots for another three full points against National University today in the UAAP Season 79 men’s football tournament at the Moro Lorenzo Field.
Last season’s best striker Jarvey Gayoso will be at the forefront of the Blue Eagles’ attack in the 2 p.m. match with the Bulldogs.
Defending champion University of the Philippines, coming off a scoreless draw with De La Salle in the season opener, plays University of the East at 4 p.m.
Both matches will be aired live on S+A Channel 23.
Ateneo, with Gayoso netting a brace, downed Adamson, 4-0, to level with former titlist Far Eastern University on top of the league table last Sunday.
Despite losing set piece specialist Mikko Mabanag to graduation, the Eagles, runners-up to the Fighting Maroons last year, looked solid as ever.
NU, on the other hand, is trying to move on without Paolo Salenga, who have already completed his playing eligibility, as the Bustillos-based squad is eyeing a breakthrough Final Four stint.
The Bulldogs savaged a 2-2 draw against the Red Warriors in last Saturday’s opener, thanks to late goals by Patrick Valenzuela and Lawrence Colina.
Matches today:
(Moro Lorenzo Field)
2 p.m. – Ateneo vs NU (Men)
4 p.m. – UE vs UP (Men)