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Mon 10 February 2025

La Salle breaks UAAP football opener jynx streak

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De La Salle University nipped the University of the East (UE), 2-1, to start their UAAP football campaign on Sunday at UP Diliman, thanks to a splendid first half.

Christian Peñalosa and Franck Anoh sank the early goals in the 15th and 45th minute, respectively, as the Green Archers snapped a tradition of losing their season openers, which last happened in Season 85’s 1-5 loss against the Red Warriors.

“A win is a win, I remember we started very slow last year. This is the very first time since Season 80 that we won the first game,” said La Salle manager Alvin Ocampo.

Season host UE, despite playing with ten men due to a red card booking of center back Jan Rey Mariveles in the 31st minute, scored a consolation goal in the game’s penultimate possession courtesy off a set piece header by substitute defender John Erick Telin off a Nikko Palacio free kick.

“Siguro nabigla lang sa bagong sistema at, hindi naman sa excuse, pero January 17 tayo na-appoint para i-take over ang pwesto. Masyadong tight na ang preparation,” commented three-time champion coach Frank Muescan, who took over UE’s managerial post from Fitch Arboleda.

“Alam ko ang mga bata they’re willing to learn, may gusto silang patunayan. Hopefully, dahan-dahan lang, kasi mahaba ang season so we’re not after bira agad pero magpa-plateau naman pag nagtagal ang season,” Muescan added.

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