JEROME Abarca had an opening day to remember as he led University of the East to a 5-1 win against De La Salle University to open the UAAP Season 85 Men's Football Tournament with a bang, Sunday at the UP Diliman Football Field.

The rookie forward from Butuan City scored thrice in the first 45 minutes of the game. He leveled the contest in the 13th minute and put the ball at the back of the net in the 22nd and 38th minutes to give UE a commanding lead.

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