UAAP: For the first time, Adamson qualifies to football Final 4

MANILA — For the first time since joining the UAAP men’s football competition in Season 77, Adamson University is headed to the Final 4.

The Soaring Falcons blanked Far Eastern University, 3-0, to claim their place in the semifinals of the UAAP Season 89 men’s football tournament on Thursday at the UP Diliman Football Stadium.

The result moved the Soaring Falcons to 19 points — their highest tally in program history — and put them at the top of the standings with just four matches remaining.

“The loss against UP was a reminder that we’re still the underdog,” said head coach Darlton Digha. “We’re not a team at the top yet. So I think that loss was a reminder that we still need to work hard to get to our objective, and we did it in this match.”

Adamson celebrates Jemar Andrade’s goal against FEU in the UAAP Season 89 men’s football tournament, November 12, 2026 at the UP Diliman Football Stadium. UAAP MediaMuch like their 2-0 victory over the Tamaraws last October 15, the Soaring Falcons drew first blood, with Jemar Andrade breaking the deadlock in the 14th minute.

In the second half, Dany Golike came close to doubling Adamson’s lead with attempts in the 58th and 79th minutes, but both sailed over the crossbar. His persistence eventually paid off, however, as he found the back of the net with a tap-in in the 87th minute.

Marlon Dasig, who assisted Golike’s goal, then added to the San Marcelino side’s tally in stoppage time to complete the rout.

Adamson will look to build on this landmark result when it takes on University of the East this Sunday at 7 p.m. at the same venue.

Meanwhile, FEU rued its missed opportunities while trailing 1-0, as attacking midfielder Jeorby Anito and substitute striker Selwyn Mamon both came close to equalizing, only to hit the side netting with their respective attempts.

Still fifth in the standings with just nine points, the Tamaraws will look to secure their first win of the second round when they face defending champion University of the Philippines this Sunday at 2 p.m. at the latter’s home pitch.