FAR EASTERN University carved out a 2-1 victory over National University and stayed in second place yesterday in the UAAP Season 79 men’s football tournament at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.
Audie Menzi’s 53rd-minute strike was enough for the Tamaraws to open their second round on a bright note, while halting the Bulldogs’ three-match winning streak.
Alex Rayos scored to put FEU ahead in the 14th minute before Lawrence Colina delivered the equalizer for NU with a perfectly executed free kick eight minutes later.
The Tamaraws climbed to 18 points, while the Bulldogs remained at 10 points.
In women’s play Saturday, Kyla Inquig delivered a late header in the 85th minute as De La Salle swept the first round with a 1-0 win of FEU for a maximum 12 points.
Charisa Lemoran netted a hat-trick as UST outlasted Ateneo, 3-2, to wound up second with nine points.
The Lady Eagles, who have lost two straight, stayed in six points in third spot.
Matches Thursday (Moro Lorenzo Field)
2 p.m. – UST vs UE (Men)
4 p.m. – DLSU vs AdU (Men)