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The FEU Tamaraws lift the trophy after winning the UAAP Season 87 men's football championship against Ateneo, December 15, 2024 at the Rizal  Memorial Stadium. UAAP Media

The FEU Tamaraws lift the trophy after winning the UAAP Season 87 men's football championship against Ateneo, December 15, 2024 at the Rizal  Memorial Stadium

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1734271630562UAAP 87 MFB - AWARDS - CHAMPIONS - FEU (2).JPG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="The FEU Tamaraws lift the trophy after winning the UAAP Season 87 men&#x27;s football championship against Ateneo, December 15, 2024 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. UAAP Media"/>The FEU Tamaraws lift the trophy after winning the UAAP Season 87 men&#x27;s football championship against Ateneo, December 15, 2024 at the Rizal  Memorial Stadium. UAAP Media</div>MANILA -- Far Eastern University won its second UAAP men&#x27;s football championship in three years on Sunday after a thrilling penalty shootout triumph against the Ateneo Blue Eagles.The Tamaraws lifted the UAAP Season 87 trophy after edging Ateneo in penalties, 5-4, as their one-game final ended 1-1 after extra time at the historic Rizal Memorial Football Stadium.Rico Braga&#x27;s game-winning penalty and Mon Diansuy&#x27;s crucial save in the shootout gave FEU just enough of a boost to edge past Ateneo and claim the crown.&quot;Puso kasi alam kong nauna kami naka-miss pero okay lang kasi alam ko rin masasave ko rin lahat yun eh. Luckily, nai-save naman,&quot; said Diansuy after the match.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2024/12/14/uaap-feu-ateneo-clash-anew-for-mens-football-glory-1334">READ: FEU, Ateneo clash anew for men&#x27;s football glory</a></div>FEU&#x27;s last championship in Season 85 also came at the expense of the Blue Eagles, with the Tamaraws delivering a dominant 4-1 victory. This gave them a measure of redemption after a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to the University of the Philippines in the Season 86 Finals.The victory marked FEU&#x27;s 12th overall championship in UAAP football, cementing their continued dominance in the collegiate football scene. Spanish head coach Roman Oliver made history as the first foreign tactician to lead a team to the UAAP Men&#x27;s Football championship since Kim Chul-Su, who guided FEU to back-to-back titles in Season 76 and 77.&quot;Everything was against us, even with some unfair decisions and losing some players. But despite all these challenges, we fought. We deserved the win. We had more chances than them in the 90 and 120 minutes. And then in the penalties, we missed the second, we were struggling, but we always came back. The gold is back home, so we&#x27;re very happy about that,&quot; said the first-year head coach.In the penalty shootout, Libarnes gave FEU the lead with a left-side shot, putting the Tamaraws ahead 2-1. Ateneo&#x27;s Maquiling responded quickly, netting a goal to level the score at 2-2.FEU&#x27;s hopes dimmed when Edgar Aban&#x27;s shot was deflected by Ateneo&#x27;s goalkeeper, Cezar, giving the Blue Eagles the chance to take the lead. Dov Cariño capitalized on that opportunity, putting Ateneo ahead 3-2. Mcjay Nañiel equalized for FEU in the next round of penalties, sending his shot to the right side of the net. However, Diansuy was unable to save Javier Bengson&#x27;s shot, leaving FEU still trailing 3-4.Abdulnasser Mustapa kept FEU&#x27;s hopes alive with a successful penalty, and then the Tamaraws caught a break when Diansuy saved Andy Roxas&#x27; shot, bringing the score level at 4.With the pressure mounting, Rico Braga stepped up and scored the decisive penalty, sending his shot past Cezar to give FEU the 5-4 lead.With the championship on the line, Diansuy redeemed his earlier slip-up by saving Jetro Flores&#x27; shot, securing the 5-4 victory and sealing the Tamaraws&#x27; triumph.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1734271610464UAAP 87 MFB - Selwyn Mamon.JPG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Action between Ateneo and FEU in the UAAP Season 87 men&#x27;s football final, December 15, 2024 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. UAAP Media"/>Action between Ateneo and FEU in the UAAP Season 87 men&#x27;s football final, December 15, 2024 at the Rizal  Memorial Stadium. UAAP Media</div>In regulation, after a defensive first half, FEU took the lead in the 65th minute when Theo Jico Libarnes found the back of the net, slipping the ball past Cezar.However, Ateneo&#x27;s veteran striker Leo Maquiling answered back in the 72nd minute with a powerful strike from the right side, leveling the score at one-all.FEU&#x27;s Ace Amita had a chance to reclaim the lead early in extra time, but his shot was deflected off the crossbar in the 94th minute.Frustrations mounted as both teams struggled to find the net. FEU&#x27;s head coach Roman Oliver was issued a yellow card in the 108th minute for excessive protesting. At the 120+1 mark, Ateneo&#x27;s Andy Roxas had a final attempt at goal with a free kick, but Mon Diansuy made the save, sending the match into a penalty shootout.Despite missing key players, including team captain Mel Anthony Baylon and midfielder Karl Absalon due to suspension, FEU secured the title. The Tamaraws will also bid farewell to seniors Eugene Arriola, Mustapa, and Gerald Estores as they graduate.FEU&#x27;s fourth championship in UAAP Season 87 was complemented by their Women&#x27;s Football title on Saturday, alongside victories in Women&#x27;s Chess and Women&#x27;s Athletics.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/othersports/2024/12/14/uaap-feu-breaks-la-salles-heart-anew-retains-womens-football-title-2021">READ: FEU breaks La Salle&#x27;s heart anew, retains women&#x27;s football title</a></div>Edgar Aban was named Rookie of the Year for Season 87, while Mon Diansuy earned MVP honors for his outstanding performance in the final match.Ateneo&#x27;s Artuz Cezar was named Best Goalkeeper, Jet Dela Cruz was recognized as Best Defender, and Dov Cariño was awarded Best Midfielder. Cariño also took home the Golden Boot after scoring 11 goals. Leo Maquiling was named Best Striker.Meanwhile, last season&#x27;s champion University of the Philippines earned the bronze medal in the competition.

Far Eastern University won its second UAAP men's football championship in three years on Sunday after a thrilling penalty shootout triumph against the Ateneo Blue Eagles.

Far Eastern University won its second UAAP men's football championship in three years on Sunday after a thrilling penalty shootout triumph against the Ateneo Blue Eagles.

UAAP: FEU edges Ateneo in shootout, regains men's football title

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UAAP: FEU edges Ateneo in shootout, regains men's football title

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