On Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Houston Sports Park, the ASC O30 Stars emerged victorious with a 2-1 win against CalComm 1836 FC O30. Initially leading 2-0, both goals were netted in the second half, featuring a spectacular free kick by Eliseo Quintanilla (Cheyo). CalComm narrowed the gap 15 minutes before the finale, capitalizing on a goalkeeper-center back miscommunication, allowing their attacker to score. This incident led to ASC’s goalkeeper sustaining an injury, necessitating a replacement by Lukas Simon.
Fast forward to Saturday evening, September 30, 2023, at Bayland Park, the ASC New Stars faced off against Dynasty FC, with both teams entering the field unbeaten. The ASC New Stars took an early lead with two goals in the first half, courtesy of the speedy Niccolo Lemoine, who dazzled on the left flank. His first assist inadvertently led to an own goal by a defender, while his second was a sharp pass to Delano Foster. In the second half, Niccolo Lemoine showcased his dribbling prowess down the left, setting up Flavio Bonavides for his debut goal with the ASC New Stars. The scoring spree continued as Tayeb Ahmadi received a through pass from Bonavides, followed by a precise cross to Emmanuel Usen, who didn’t disappoint, making the final tally 4-0. Read the Game Report for Week 2 HERE.
On Sunday, October 1st, 2023, at Bear Creek Park, the storyline took a dramatic turn as the Original Stars faced a formidable challenge against the lively Young Legs of Universe, eventually succumbing with a score of 4-2. The match was a hard-fought battle, displaying a blend of grit and skill from both sides. The encounter had its share of intense moments, keeping the spectators on the edge of their seats till the final whistle. Despite the valiant effort, the Original Stars found the Young Legs of Universe to be a tough nut to crack on this particular day.