It’s just one game but Ateneo de Manila University head coach JP Merida saw a lot of positives in their 4-0 trashing of Adamson University in their first game in Season 79 University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) men’s football.

Playing with 10 rookies this season, the Blue Eagles were off to a terrific start and the victory, according to Merida, gave his squad the needed confidence in their coming games.

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