Kart Talaroc struck in the 82nd minute as titleholder Far Eastern University edged University of Santo Tomas, 2-1, to finish its first-round campaign on top Sunday in the UAAP Season 81 juniors’ football tournament at the FEU-Diliman pitch.
The Tiger Cubs opened the scoring with Denzel Frank Celebrado in the 16th minute before the Baby Tamaraws leveled behind Josh Abundio’s 53rd minute goal.
With 10 points, FEU-Diliman is two clear off National University, which fashioned out a 2-0 win over De La Salle-Zobel.
Kier Napolitano and Daniel Sijub scored second half goals for the Bulldogs, who moved to second spot.
NU is one point ahead of idle Ateneo, which fell to third place.
UST remained in fourth with three points, while La Salle-Zobel is still without a point to show.
After the annual Christmas break, second round starts on Jan. 6.