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AWAY: HOUSTON 1836 FC

ASC New Stars Shine Bright in Commanding 4-0 Victory Over Houston 1836 FC

First Half Breakdown:

• At the 2-minute mark, Houston 1836 FC earned a free kick from 20 yards out, but our goalkeeper Bebo neutralized the threat effortlessly.
• Just 4 minutes later, Houston’s winger attempted to challenge Bebo again but lacked the power to trouble our guardian between the posts.
• In the 7th minute, Bebo masterfully intercepted a cross from Houston’s striker, showcasing his keen sense of the game.
• The 12th minute saw Houston with a long throw-in creating a half-chance that ended with a shot narrowly missing the mark.
• Eighteen minutes in, ASC’s Delano combined with Allison off a throw-in, but the resulting shot didn’t find the target.
• A pivotal moment unfolded in the 25th minute: Post a corner defense, Allison released the ball to Gifford, who had just joined the fray. A two-man mark on Delano paved the way for Eman to break away. A sublime pass from Gifford to Eman and then onto Allison culminated in a precise finish to the left of the goal — ASC takes the lead!
• The 38th and 40th minutes highlighted our team’s offensive pressure, with Gifford and Delano creating near misses, keeping Houston’s defense on their toes.

Second Half

Second Half Action:

• Coach Miko’s strategic shift at the half proved decisive, with Delano reassigned as center back, Arturo taking the wing, and Ahmed holding the left back position. Flavio stepped in for Tata in midfield, and Miko took the field to support Eman in the attack.
• At minute 48, Houston 1836 FC rattled the crossbar in a near equalizer.
• Four minutes later, Allison unleashed a fierce free kick, forcing a punch from the goalkeeper.
• The 60th minute was a showcase of ASC’s tactical prowess, with Miko’s long ball to Arturo leading to a well-timed cross and a formidable one-touch finish from Allison beneath the crossbar. ASC New Stars doubled their lead!
• A meticulously orchestrated play at the 66th-minute resulted in Eman earning a penalty. Allison stepped up, confidently securing his hat trick and boosting ASC’s lead to 3-0.
• The 80th minute saw a flurry of passes from ASC culminating in a corner kick following a deflected shot from Miko.
• As the match approached its conclusion, Miko took a final free kick in the 90th minute, sailing it over the wall and under the crossbar to seal a dominant 4-0 win for ASC New Stars.

This match was a testament to our team’s skill, spirit, and strategy — a true soccer spectacle that will be remembered!

ASC NEW STARS (4-5-1): Starters: Emmanuel F. (GK), Ahmed A. (CB), Derek C. (CB), Samuel B. (RB), Arturo F. (LB), Tayeb A. (CDM), Eddy L. (CDM), Dessaline Felix A. (LW), Emmanuel U. (CM), Salvador L. (RW), Delano F. (CF) — Subs:  Lukas S. (CM), Okatah-Boi G. (LW), Flavio B. (CM), Enrique Rivas L. (CF)

HOUSTON 1836 FC (5-4-1)