Apache FC fell to second place in the LA Municipal League Tuesday night following a frustrating 1-0 loss to Hollywood United.
Both the Warriors and United started the match undermanned, but it was HU which took the only goal on the night off a free kick outside the box midway through the first half, with the shot deflecting off a defender into the net.
Continuous pressure and numerous chances on goal throughout the remaining 60 minutes would not yield a tying marker for the Warriors, who hit the post and upright at least four times. One shot off the inside post also appeared to be in, but was ruled "no goal" by the referee.
Coach Billy Alarcon chose to see the positive in the match, however, noting the Warriors never gave up right to the final whistle.
"We have some incredible individual talents on this side and still need some time to see those talents gel together," Alarcon said. "It's just going to take time and practice for our players to calm down on the field and start to trust one another ... rushing the ball on fields of John Ferraro's quality just does not work."
Alarcon added: "Second place mid-way through the season ... in our first season ... is still very encouraging."
The Warriors next see action May 17 against Dinamo Lokamotiv at John Ferraro 7 with an 8:50 PM kickoff.
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