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Action between FEU and La Salle in the UAAP Season 88 men's football tournament, January 18, 2026 at the UP Diliman Football Stadium. UAAP Media

Action between FEU and La Salle in the UAAP Season 88 men's football tournament, January 18, 2026 at the UP Diliman Football Stadium.

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768748355208UAAP S88 MEN_S FOOTBALL - DLSU vs FEU-07849.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Action between FEU and La Salle in the UAAP Season 88 men&#x27;s football tournament, January 18, 2026 at the UP Diliman Football Stadium. UAAP Media" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Action between FEU and La Salle in the UAAP Season 88 men&#x27;s football tournament, January 18, 2026 at the UP Diliman Football Stadium. <em>UAAP Media</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA -- Selwyn Mamon struck in the nick of time to lift Far Eastern University to a 1-0 triumph over De La Salle University in the UAAP Season 88 men&#x27;s football tournament, Sunday night at the UP Diliman Football Stadium.</p><p>Mamon&#x27;s late heroics lifted the defending champions to second place in the standings, with FEU improving to 20 points and moving past University of Santo Tomas, which sits third with 18.</p><p>The result booked FEU&#x27;s ticket to the Final 4, while also ensuring UST&#x27;s place in the semifinals. Three of the four postseason berths are now confirmed, with the University of the Philippines still at the top of the table with 26 points.</p><p>&quot;It was a very intense game,&quot; said FEU head coach Jake Morallo. &quot;Nakita naman natin na hindi basta-basta nagpapatalo si La Salle. They did their best. Nahirapan kami, to be honest, mag-penetrate sa defending side nila. But at the end of the day, at least naka-score pa rin kami from throw-in ni (Francis) Sambaan to Mamon. I&#x27;m very happy nakuha yung three points.&quot;</p><p>After a scoreless first half, FEU pressed for a breakthrough, with Karl Absalon and RJ Pescadera coming close but seeing their attempts go wide.</p><p>A set piece ultimately proved decisive for the Tamaraws.</p><p>Francis Sambaan, who entered the match as a substitute, launched a long throw-in into the Green Booters&#x27; box that found Mamon, who calmly tapped the ball home in the 76th minute for his eighth goal of the season.</p><p>It was déjà vu for La Salle, as Mamon also scored twice in FEU&#x27;s 3-1 victory over the Green Booters when the two sides met in the first round on October 19, 2025.</p><p>Now eyeing the twice-to-beat advantage, FEU will continue its push when it faces Ateneo de Manila University next Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at the same venue.</p><p>La Salle, meanwhile, could only rue missed opportunities, as Lukie Aguilar failed to convert the chances that came his way, while another Green Booters goal was ruled out for offside.</p><p>Still, all is not lost for La Salle, which remains mathematically in contention for a Final Four spot.</p><p>The Green Booters will face University of the East next Sunday at 2 p.m. before closing their elimination round campaign against league-leading UP on January 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the same pitch, needing to collect maximum points and hope for favorable results to keep their slim semifinal hopes alive.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>UST STUNS ATENEO</strong></div><p>In an earlier game, University of Santo Tomas dominated Ateneo de Manila University, 3-1, behind a strong performance from Rodrigo Mariñas.</p><p>Mariñas opened the scoring for the Golden Booters with a left-footed strike in the 18th minute, marking his fifth goal of the season. UST captain Kyler Escobar then extended the lead before halftime, beating the offside trap and calmly slotting the ball past Ateneo rookie goalkeeper JP Tansingco in the 42nd minute.</p><p>The rout was sealed when Ateneo center-back Aidan Aguirre inadvertently headed the ball into his own net in the 51st minute while under pressure from Escobar.</p><p>Substitute forward Liam Lanuza ensured that the Blue Eagles would avoid a shutout, scoring a consolation goal in the 71st minute.</p><p>The loss dropped the Blue Eagles to fourth in the standings with 15 points, five points clear of fifth-placed Far Eastern University.</p><div><br/></div><div></div>

<p>Selwyn Mamon struck in the nick of time to lift Far Eastern University to a 1-0 triumph over De La Salle University in the #UAAPSeason88 men's football tournament, Sunday night at the UP Diliman Football Stadium.</p>

Selwyn Mamon struck in the nick of time to lift Far Eastern University to a 1-0 triumph over De La Salle University in the #UAAPSeason88 men's football tournament, Sunday night at the UP Diliman Football Stadium.

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UAAP: Mamon comes up clutch as FEU beats La Salle, claims Final 4 berth

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Published Jan 18, 2026 11:04 PM PHT

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