UP booters clinch UAAP title

MANILA, Philippines — The University of the Philippines denied Far Eastern U a football triple crown, scoring a 1-0 win in the men’s division finals to cap the UAAP Season 86 events late Thursday night at the Rizal Memorial Stadium.

Macky Tobias connected on an eventual game-winner in the 50th minute off a penalty kick as the Fighting Maroons repelled the Tamaraws’ multiple rallies for the win.

UP snapped its six-year title drought for its 19th overall title behind Santo Tomas’ league-best of 35 titles.

The Fighting Maroons prevented the Tamaraws from completing a second straight golden treble after their women’s and boys’ squads defended their respective thrones. FEU won all three football divisions last year.

Tobias, a former juniors MVP, was named the Best Midfielder with team captain Francis Tacardon winning the Season MVP and Best Striker award to show the way for UP.