Jeepney drives UFL upset, nips Stallion XI

Manila Jeepney delivered the upset of the season by stunning Stallion, 3-2, Wednesday night even as Green Archers notched their second straight win at the expense of Kaya in the United Football League at Rizal Memorial Stadium.

Jeepney relied on the brilliance of former Far Eastern U standout Eric Giganto who scored twice and assisted on Koffie Koausi’s goal that sent Stallion to a second straight defeat.

Robert Canedo and Robert Lopez Mendy were on target as Archers spoiled the coaching debut of Fabian Lewis with a 2-0 reversal over Kaya.

The Archers, who are now two points off fifth spot with 17 points, also needed a superb performance from Paolo Pascual. The Cebu-born goalkeeper came up with 11 saves in keeping a clean sheet.

Giganto scored the opening goal in the 10th minute before restoring the two goal advantage on the 72nd minute. Jeepney hiked its tally to 11 points for seventh spot.

The loss was a big blow to Stallion’s title hopes as it missed the chance to trim Ceres’ nine-point lead at the top.