FEU-Diliman Baby Tamaraws Victorious in UAAP Season 86 Boys’ Football Championship
A dramatic incident occurred during the UAAP Season 86 high school boys’ football tournament as the FEU-Diliman Baby Tamaraws secured a dominant victory over the UST Junior Golden Booters.
Championship Match Highlights
- FEU defeated UST with a score of 3-0 to claim their 12th consecutive crown.
- During the celebration, UST goalkeeper Ben Sabuga punched FEU defender Bryan Villanueva.
- Villanueva’s gesture towards the UST bench seemed to provoke Sabuga, resulting in the altercation.
- Despite the incident, the match showcased the talents of the players, with new Philippine men’s football team head coach Tom Saintfiet in attendance.
Individual Achievements
Notable awards and recognitions from the championship match:
- FEU’s Theo Libarnes scored his seventh goal of the season, securing the Golden Boot and Best Striker awards.
- FEU’s Gian Carlo Lucha was named the season MVP.
- UST’s Edcel Lauron received the Best Goalkeeper award.
- UST’s Kent Laurenz dela Peña was honored with the Best Midfielder award.
Despite the unfortunate incident, the championship match highlighted the talent and competitive spirit of the young football players.
