GALLERY: UP ends UAAP Season 80 with football crown

In the last event of UAAP Season 80, University of the Philippines captured the men’s football title after nipping University of Santo Tomas, 1-0.

Ian Clariño netted the title-clinching goal in the 21st minute to give the Maroon Booters their 18th overall title.

Photos from the game here:

UP’s Fidel Tacardon goes for the ball. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

Dexter Benecio. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

Julian Clarino nails the title-clinching goal for the Maroon Booters. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

The Maroon Booters celebrate their lone goal of the game. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

Ian Clarino (left) and Kyle Magdato. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UST and UP scramble for the ball. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

Jayson Raflo tries for the goal. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

Jean Clarino and Fidel Tacardon go toe-to-toe. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

Ready for the championship moment. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

Finals hero Ian Clarino savors the title. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UP players start celebrating as time runs out. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

Speechless. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

Julian Clarino: Best Defender. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

Fitting: Ian Clarino named Most Valuable Player. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UAAP football champions. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UP’s Fidel Tacardon is the Rookie of the Year. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

UST’s Jose Abraham: Best GoalKeeper. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

Ateneo’s Javier Gayoso: Best Striker. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

DLSU – Fair Flay Award. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

La Salle’s Darius Diamante: Best Midfielder. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

Ateneo Blue Booters: second runner up. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

This year’s runner up University of Santo Tomas. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

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