Manila, Jan. 26 -- University of the Philippines banked on Shan Lorque to prevail over University of Santo Tomas, 2-1, Sunday night in the UAAP Season 88 men's football tournament at the UP Diliman Football Stadium.

Lorque, a graduate of Masbate National Comprehensive High School, delivered the crucial goal in the 90+2 minute, sending the Fighting Maroons to first place with 29 points heading into the Final Four.

The Golden Booters failed to clear their lines off midfielder Jian Caraig's long throw-in, allowing Lorque to pounce on the loose ball inside the box.

Joining the UP in the top-two bracket is Far Eastern University with 23 points, as both teams officially clinched the twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four.

"The game was a...