Adamson University crowned Ang Liga Season 19 champion
THE ADAMSON University Soaring Falcons made history after claiming their maiden Ang Liga title on Saturday at the University of the Philippines-Diliman Football Field.
The Soaring Falcons secured their championship at the expense of the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles with a tense 2-0 victory.
Lorent Jayaon notched a brace with injury time goals in the first and second half to lift Adamson to the top of the podium.
The first goal came after Ateneo failed to clear a low cross into the box in the 48th minute. Leaving a waiting Mr. Jayaon to slot in the opener.
The second half saw the Blue Eagles pile on the pressure, but were turned back by the defending of the Marcelino-based squad.
The decisive blow came in the 100th minute after Mr. Jayaon pounced on a rebound to secure the title.
The victory secured Adamson University their first ever Ang Liga title in their history in the competition.
