DLS-Z, FEU booters duel for jr crown

MANILA, Philippines - La Salle-Zobel and Far Eastern U routed their respective rivals over the weekend to seal a title clash in the UAAP Season 79 juniors football tournament at the Moro Lorenzo Field.

The Junior Archers extended their perfect run to four by blasting University of Santo Tomas, 3-0, while the Baby Tamaraws needed two late goals to beat Ateneo, 2-0.

De La Salle-Zobel now has maximum of 12 points while FEU-Diliman is in second place with nine points.

The top two teams are way ahead in the league with two match days remaining in the eliminations.

Joshua San Diego scored just before the first half ended while Miguel Basmayor and rookie John Rey Lagura sealed the win with second half goals for the Junior Archers, who will make their first-ever championship stint.

The Blue Eaglets and the Tiger Cubs remained at the bottom with one point apiece.

The one-game final is set on Feb. 4 at the McKinley Hill Stadium.

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