MANILA – University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses and De La Salle University Lady Archers settled for a 2-2 draw in the UAAP Season 81 women’s football at the Circulo Verde field in Quezon City.
After a scoreless first half on Saturday, the Lady Archers drew first blood in the second half with Kyra Dimaandal scoring on a cross by Irish Navaja.
The Golden Tigresses have a quick response from Mary Joy Indac to level the count.
Ilongga Hazel Lustan then surged the Golden Tigresses ahead with a conversion in the 71st minute but the Lady Archers forced a stalemate with Shai de Campo hitting Maye Mendano’s corner.
“Gustong bumawi ang mga bata (from their previous loss),” said Golden Tigresses head coach Aging Rubio. “Kitang-kita naman na kaya nilang umatake. Finishing ‘yung problema namin.”
“Missed chances lang talaga,” Lady Archers mentor Hans Peter Smit said. “Nevertheless, one point is better than zero and we’re still doing well as long as we don’t lose.”
In the other match, University of the Philippines Lady Maroons handed the Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws its first defeat with a 2-0 beat down on goals by Mary Rose Obra and Yanzie Yalong.
After a goalless first half, the Lady Maroons notched the lead at the 73rd minute with Obra cutting inside from the right flank for a powerful shot.
It was doubled minutes later with Yalong cruising over the defense of FEU./PN
