The Manila Times

Blazers force do-or-die Game 3 vs AU

- BY JEREMIAH M. SEVILLA

COLLEGE of Saint Benilde ( CSB) forged a winner-take all match as it outgunned Arellano University (AU) in penalty shootout, 4-3, in the National Collegiate Athletic Associatio­n ( NCAA) deciding Game 3 on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the same venue.

“We’re fortunate to extend the series. Fielding in new faces and head coach Marlon Maro.

After his wards bounced back Maro now looks forward to the deciding showdown.

“We have the momentum switched (to our side). No pressure back after serving a suspension.

- tated the pace in the early goings.

The Chiefs got rewarded just seven minutes past the kickoff when Cyril Sanquilos launched a shot from outside the box that goalkeeper Jake Vicen.

The Taft-based booters notched the equalizer in the 61st minute as the ball from a tight angle off a nifty delivery by Melo Genco.

Both squads were not able to to the thrilling shootout.

Tulayba equalized for the Blazers

After Patrick Bernarte muffed - posed Alforque beat goalkeeper - cial win for CSB.

College retained the crown to hoist its 17th trophy overall with a 3-1 shootout victory over CSB-La Salle Greenhills.

Season’s Most Valuable Player and Best Striker Mariano Suba Jr. struck a tie after 120 minutes of play.

Semblante then stepped up in three saves and blasting the title- clinching goal.

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