By: Nicole Parallag
CITY OF IMUS — Judie Arevalo and Regine Rebosura each scored twice as Far Eastern University crushed Ateneo de Manila University, 5-1, on Saturday at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub here.
After falling behind 1-0, Arevalo netted the equalizer in the 19th minute and completed her brace in the 36th.
In between, Season 85 Best Midfielder Rebosura struck twice in quick succession in the 32nd and 33rd minutes to cement FEU’s comeback.
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“Maganda yung attacking, especially sa side ni Regine, very dangerous,” shared head coach Let Dimzon, returning after an international stint in Borneo.
“Marami yung mga chances to score in the first half pero di nila na-ca-capitalize. Yun yung isa sa problem namin is yung distance namin from each other sa attacking field so I think ayun na lang ang kailngan nila i-improve.”
Knayeza Abella, a first-year defender for the Lady Tamaraws, added the final goal in the 53rd minute to cap off the dominant performance.
The victory lifts the defending champions to second place with six points and a +7 goal difference, just behind De La Salle University, which leads with nine points.
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Ateneo initially took the lead in the 10th minute through Jada Bicierro, but the early advantage only fueled FEU’s determination to mount pressure and turn the game around.
The loss drops the Blue Eagles to fourth place, leaving them with back-to-back defeats and a -4 goal difference.
Both teams will return to action this Wednesday at Vermosa.
FEU will face University of Santo Tomas at 4 p.m., followed by Ateneo taking on University of the Philippines at 6:30 p.m.
