Apache take sixth win

Apache FC came back from an early 2-0 deficit to earn its sixth victory of the season, in a hard-fought and sometimes dirty 5-3 result over Santiagueno.

Back on the dreaded John Ferraro fields, the Warriors dominated play early in the first half but saw two goals go in at the 19' and 23' mark off defensive lapses.

However, Apache struck back quickly, with Nick Midulla slotting one past the keeper on 25 minutes, and a newly returned Richie Million adding to the tally three minutes later, leaving the squads tied at 2-2 at the half.

The scrappy game left several players with the results of elbows to the face, and one Santiagueno player was ejected for a clear punch to midfielder Mike Barthel.

But the Warriors took things in stride, with Midulla adding his second in the game early in the second half -- bringing his season tally up to seven. And Richard "Trix" Taylor notched a brace to round out the scoring, his goals bookending a questionable penalty kick call on 80 minutes which keeper Carlos Guerrero came close to saving. Guerrero and Midulla were named game MVPs..

Apache still sit in second overall with 19 points, five behind leaders Hollywood United and two above Los Andes, who the Warriors play this coming Tuesday. The team is now guaranteed second or third spot based on the current standing. But Hollywood United will have to drop points for Apache to make a run on the top spot.

Next Match: Los Andes vs Apache FC | June 7, 7 PM, Griffith Park