On Sunday, September 21st, Los Colegas FC and Majestic Red faced off in a match filled with counterattacks, standout individual performances, and a bit of drama. Taking place at the B.E.S.T. Academy ground in the Monroe Heights neighborhood, this ADASL match was a great display of grit for both sides.
(For the sake of this article, I wasn’t able to access a roster, so the numbers of the players are utilized.)
First Half
Los Colegas began the half brightly, with #22 dictating play in the midfield and creating chances through clever facilitating passes. A long bouncing throw-in from him rolled dangerously through a crowded Majestic Red box, but no one could get the final touch.
Moments later, #11 for Los Colegas showed sharp footwork before being brought down right outside the box. The resulting penalty kick, however, was sent over the bar, an early missed opportunity that would prove costly.
Both sides exchanged chances, though Los Colegas maintained a touch more possession. #22 went on a powerful solo run, beating two defenders and forcing a diving save from the Majestic Red keeper. Los Colegas #8 also tested his luck from long range, his shot whistling just over the heads of his teammates.
Majestic Red found their breakthrough through #8, who drilled a low, powerful strike into the bottom left corner. Minutes later, #5 nearly doubled the lead, forcing a save, then rattling the crossbar with an open shot.
Los Colegas weren’t done, as #11 once again broke free, only to be denied by another diving save. But Majestic Red’s press soon paid off: #8 slipped a pass to #5, who crossed to #10, and the finish was clinical: 2-0 Majestic Red.
Los Colegas pulled one back before the break with a well-worked buildup, ending in #10 finding space in the box and finishing calmly. Tensions boiled over soon after, with a small brawl breaking out before halftime.
Halftime score: Majestic Red 2 – 1 Los Colegas
Second Half
Los Colegas came out aggressive, #12 striking the crossbar early on. But Majestic Red quickly restored control as #8 unleashed another long-range ground strike, sneaking it into the bottom left corner for his second of the game: 3-1.
Los Colegas answered through sheer persistence. A clever pass from #22 released #11, who collided with the keeper on a 1v1 break. #11 was able to maneuver around the keeper and slot it home: 3-2.
But Majestic Red refused to let up. #8 was taken down just outside the box, sparking chaos on the ensuing penalty kick. Amid the scramble, the ball slipped past the Los Colegas keeper to make it 4-2.
In the final minutes, Majestic Red nearly extended their lead with a close effort from #10, while Los Colegas pushed forward with a long spell of possession. Still, despite further chances from #22 and #11, the Majestic Red keeper held firm.
Full-Time: Majestic Red 4 – 2 Los Colegas
This match belonged to Majestic Red’s #8 and #5, who dictated the game with relentless pressing, smart distribution, and crucial finishes. Los Colegas showed spirit, especially through #22’s playmaking and #11’s dangerous runs, but defensive lapses, especially on the left side and missed opportunities kept them chasing the game.
Majestic Red walk away with all three points in an exciting 4–2 victory.