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UAAP football: Ateneo dominates La Salle to clinch Final Four
Ateneo Blue Eagles secured a semifinals spot in the UAAP Season 87 men's football tournament by defeating archrival De La Salle University, 4-0.
Dov Cariño led the charge with two goals, bringing his season total to nine, while Ateneo's goalkeeper Artus Cezar achieved a clean sheet.
The win propelled the Blue Eagles to the top of the standings with 24 points, solidifying their chances for a favorable playoff position.
Joaquin Collo opened the scoring for Ateneo in the 16th minute, assisted by Cariño, who later scored twice before halftime.
Fernando Roxas added a final goal in the 87th minute, assisted by Collo, to seal the dominant victory for Ateneo.
Ateneo coach JP Merida expressed happiness with the team's control over the game and emphasized the need to continue performing well in the remaining elimination matches.
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