Apache FC started the new year on a high note winning their first 2012 L.A. City Municipal Sports Invitational Tournament match handily 4-1 against Silverlake FC, Jan. 9 at Griffith Park.
The Warriors finished a hard-fought first half tied 0-0 but went into the second sporting more gusto, with Nick Midulla and Richard "Trix" Taylor each grabbing a brace. Silverlake scored a lone goal off a bicycle kick.
The win advanced the Warriors to a matchup with +30 powerhouse Glendale United Jan. 11, with the team unfortunately only fielding the minimum 7 players for much of the first half. Despite the deficit, Apache held the score at 2-1 until the half, letting in two unfortunate own goals and scoring off the center line from a Richie Million shot.
Ironically the addition of three more players seemed to hurt more than help the team in the second half. With the team constantly pressing for a tying goal, the defense was left to contend with a fast-paced break throughout the final 45 ... a situation which allowed another five goals to get by. Million added a second goal late in the half to recover some dignity for the squad.
All is not lost though as the tourney is double knockout. The Warriors drop to the losers bracket and next play Wednesday, Jan. 18, with an 8:50 PM kickoff, against the winners of the Jan. 17 match between Coyote / Wolves and Vana SC. Coyote / Wolves lost their first match against the Silverlagos 5-2 and Vana SC were trounced by the Burbank Red Machine 5-0.
Full bracket: http://www.laparks.org/dos/sports/soccer/2012_tourn/30+Div.pdf
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