Warriors playoff hopes fall with 5-0 Hollywood United loss

It started well with Apache FC playing a passing game on the ground and generating several goal-scoring opportunities in the first 15 minutes in the squad's rematch with Hollywood United Tuesday night at Griffith Park.

But two set plays -- corner kicks and headers resulting in goals at 6' and 20'-- put Apache back on their heels. By halftime United was up 3-0.  The Warriors battled back in the second half but let in two more late goals despite some strong goaltending by keeper JC Salinaszelaya, who even saved a penalty kick in the dying stages of the match.

The squad put in a strong effort, but the goals just didn't come.  The Warriors play division leaders Martin Fierro next Tuesday at John Ferraro 7 with a 7 PM kickoff. Their earlier season match was a tight game, with MF narrowly taking the game 2-1.

Hollywood United rematch could be turning point

Apache FC face Hollywood United for a second time this season ... and a win is a must if the Warriors are to mount any sort of challenge for the top two playoff qualifying spots this season.

The team's record of 1 win, 1 tie and three losses at the mid-season sees them tied with FC Armenia Deportivo for fifth spot -- ahead only on goal differential -- and two points behind United.

Late game collapses have resulted in close losses to Martin Fierro (2-1) and Armenia (2-0), a 5-3 loss to Goalfellas and a 2-2 tie with Los Andes this season.  Apache's lone win came in the season opener against Hollywood United ... 4-2.

A win tonight could vault the Warriors past United and possibly Los Andes -- who face league leaders Martin Fierro ... into third place.

Come out and cheer the squad on ... the match kicks off at 8:50 PM at the Griffith Park turf field.