Ateneo de Manila University stretched its unbeaten start to six games after stunning defending champion University of the Philippines (UP), 1-0, in Season 79 of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) men’s football tournament at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium on Sunday.

Rookie midfielder Mario Ceniza secured the deciding goal after sending the ball to the back of the net off a rebound in the 71st minute and the Blue Eagles tightened their hold of the top spot with full 18 points and handed the Fighting Maroons their first loss of the tournament.

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