Adamson's Marlon Dasig in action against UST in the UAAP Season 89 men's football tournament, October 4, 2026 at the UP Diliman Football Stadium. UAAP Media
MANILA — A late goal from Marlon Dasig powered Adamson University to a 1-0 win over the University of Santo Tomas in the UAAP Season 89 men's football tournament, Sunday at the UP Diliman Football Stadium.
Coming off the bench late in the match, the third-year striker calmly finished past Golden Booters goalkeeper Mark Daig in the 90+4th minute to give the Soaring Falcons a dream start to their campaign.
Dasig's stoppage-time strike rewarded Adamson's persistence in the second half, as Cameroonian forward Golike Dany and striker Roberto Roldan had earlier chances to break the deadlock.
"They're resilient, which is what we have pushed them throughout the preseason," said coach Darlton Digha.
"It's a good feeling when you see players not giving up, you know, and fighting right up to the end. Dasig coming in as a substitute and making an impact straight away — I'm really proud of him and proud of the team," he added.
UST was left to rue their missed opportunities, as Renan Ballespin had a couple of chances in the first half but sent his attempts over the bar.
In the second half, Joshua Balliner hit the side netting, while the Golden Booters had one final opportunity to snatch an equalizer in stoppage time, only for John Mark Garcia to fire painfully wide.
Both schools will return to action on Thursday at the same venue. UST will open the triple-header against defending champion University of the Philippines at 2 p.m., while Adamson will close out the matchday against Ateneo de Manila University at 7 p.m.