Manila, Feb. 23 -- PAREF Southridge held defending champion Far Eastern University-Diliman to a 1-1 draw in the UAAP Season 87 boys' football tournament Saturday night at the University of the Philippines-Diliman field.

Joziah Kendrick Rance and goalkeeper Paolo Tansingco keyed the Admirals win that denied the Baby Tamaraws an outright ticket to the final.

Rance delivered his goal in the 17th minute before FEU-D captain Francis Sambaan scored the equalizer in the 45th+4 minute.

Tansingco, celebrating his 18th birthday, prevented league top scorer Jerriemy Biton and substitutes John Incocencio and Arvin Alayon Jr. from scoring in the second half.

"I'm happy for the boys. They played according to the game plan. The main goal before we s...