THE UST Golden Booters crashed out of Final Four contention for the first time in four years despite edging out the National University, 2-1, in the UAAP Season 81 men’s football tournament at the Far Eastern University-Diliman pitch Thursday.
The Booters, who were runners-up last year, finished their campaign with a 6-5-3 win-draw-loss card for 23 points, just a point behind fourth seed FEU. NU finished their campaign at sixth place with 13 points behind a 3-4-7 card.
“We fell short, pero it’s good to end the season on a high note pa rin. We also saw good things from our rookies throughout the year,” UST head coach Marjo Allado said.
Conrado Dimacali III posted a brace after netting conversions in the 43rd and 55th minutes.
Lemark Unabia scored a tap in shot after a scramble in the UST goal to put NU on board in the 66th minute.
The Golden Booters will miss the services of Dexter Benecio next season.
