Angel City kicked off SMASL 7s Summer action with a trio of inspired wins, Saturday at the Santa Monica Airport fields..
ACFC started the day off with a hard-fought 6-4 win over Malibu United, who topped the Angel City Soccer League two weeks ago with a cup win.
Angel City teams have been notoriously slow starters in the past, particularly when an early match time is involved. But striker Angel Matos quickly set the standard for the day by stealing back a ball within the first four minutes and slotting a slicing shot past the Malibu keeper.
Play was back and forth between the two evenly matched teams, but ACFC's scoring success -- including a hat-trick from Mike Silva and a brace from Matt Marshall -- and their defensive prowess held back a strong effort from Malibu. Marshall's first strike was impressive, involving three successive headers past defenders and then a chip past a sprawling keeper. ACFC Keeper Juan Ortiz had a strong match.
ACFC next sees action against Moss Adams FC June 23 at 11:30 AM.
Angel City FC continued the opening day streak with a come-from-behind 7-5 win over FC Montalban. Behind at several points during the match, Angel City never gave up, slowly reeling in the win despite a few missed goal-scoring opps.
Tahar Betbout topped the score sheet with four goals, while David Woirhaye, Sammy Xaylitdet and Craig Blois added singles.
Angel City FC next see action against a tough SUDAMERICA squad June 23 at 12:30 PM.
Finally, the AC Allstars capped the afternoon with a convincing 6-1 win over the LA Suns. Yuri and Scott Hernandez each capped a brace, while Ian Worrel and Mike Gemballa added singles on the day. Keeper Christian Olde Wolbers made several key saves in each of the final two matches.
The Allstars play the Foot Soldiers next Saturday with a 1:30 PM kickoff.
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