The Warriors started well, dominating the first 10 to 15 minutes, but failed to get on the scoreboard. Los Andes then settled in and started its counterattack, forcing keeper Carlos Guerrero to make several key saves, including a sprawling block on a breakaway.
Los Andes kept raising their tempo and finally put one in off a corner kick at the 38-minute mark, which defenders couldn't clear.
The Warriors battled back in the second half often bottling Los Andes up in their final 30, but were stymied by several saves and a cluttered defensive area. Mike Barthel almost tied the match off a free kick outside the box -- which was dipping under the bar -- but the Los Andes keeper tipped it over for a corner.
Los Andes doubled their tally with about five minutes left, against the run of play, with a chip off a rebound.
Coach Billy Alarcon admitted the team had issues with the field conditions, but also noted that Los Andes played under the same conditions.
"They were just better than us tonight," Alarcon said, adding that Apache FC is still a brand new squad which had some growing to do.
The Warriors next see action May 10 against Hollywood United at John Ferraro 6 with a 7 PM kickoff. The Warriors won their first encounter against United 3-1, so the rematch should prove to be spirited.
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