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AWAY: HOUSTON UNITED

ASC New Stars Crush Houston United 8-0 in Uneven Matchup

In an exhilarating performance, ASC New Stars triumphed over Houston United with a whopping 8-0 victory. While the scoreboard clearly highlighted the New Stars’ dominance, it’s worth noting that Houston United faced significant disadvantages, as they were missing several key players and competed with only 9-10 players for the majority of the match.

First Half Highlights:

• Minute 9: Bryan Celis set the tone early for the New Stars by intercepting a pass from a Houston United defender. Without wasting a moment, he fed Delano Foster, who confidently picked his spot, sending the ball soaring into the right upper 90.
• Minute 23: The duo of Nico Lemoine and Delano Foster showcased exceptional teamwork. Their quick combination play culminated with Delano cleverly lifting the ball over the approaching goalkeeper for a neat finish.
• Minute 26: Eddy Loupeda showcased his sharp instincts by reading the keeper’s distribution. Snatching the ball, he set up Nico who, without hesitation, scored from outside the box at the near post.
• Minute 30: Nico Lemoine then stole the show. Receiving the ball in his own half along the sideline, he engaged a burst of speed that left the opposition trailing. His solo effort saw him effortlessly slot the ball home.
• Minute 41: Bryan Celis and Eman teamed up in a splendid display. After a quick 1-2 exchange, Eman provided the perfect pass, allowing Bryan to seal the deal with a calculated finish at the far post.
• Minute 45: Just before the half-time whistle, Nico demonstrated his ball control prowess. Controlling a long pass, he swiftly turned and launched a rocket into the net.

Second Half Continues the Goal Fest:

• Minute 78: Bryan was again in the thick of the action, this time providing a pass to Tata. Demonstrating sublime dribbling skills, Tata went past his marker and laid it off to Miko, who completed the move with a “Klose”-like finish.
• Minute 84: Wrapping up the high-scoring affair, Bryan Celis showed finesse with a composed finish from the top of the box, putting the final nail in Houston United’s coffin.

While the New Stars deserve accolades for their stellar performance, it’s essential to recognize the valiant effort put forth by Houston United, especially given their numerical disadvantage. Both teams will undoubtedly take lessons from this game as they move forward in the season.

ASC NEW STARS (4-5-1): Starters: Emmanuel F. (GK), Eric R. (CB), Derek C. (CB), Samuel B. (RB), Ahmed A. (LB), Bryan C. (CDM), Eddy L. (CDM), Niccolo L. (LW), Emmanuel U. (CM), Frederick D. S. (RW), Delano F. (CF) — Subs:  Lukas S. (CM), Tayeb A.(CDM), Flavio B. (LW), Michael R. (CB)

Houston United (4-4-1)