Birmingham United from Birmingham, Alabama visited Atlanta Fire on Saturday in a key southeast divisional match up. The u-16's played a very exciting all out attack 1st half with AFU twice coming from a goal down to go in 2-2 at the half. AFU's first goal was scored by center midfielder and team captain Roberto Hinojosa just minutes after Birmingham had taken the lead. Finding space in the midfield Roberto powered his way through the Birmingham defense and finished low to the keepers left. Andres Pena then equalized again just before half time after Birmingham had upped the ante with a 2nd goal.
The 2nd half was a less lively affair with both teams tightening up defensively. A defensive error midway through the 2nd half allowed Birmingham to take the lead and despite some excellent chances late in the game AFU were unable to find a third equalizer. A tough loss but an exciting game nonetheless.
Atlanta Fire's u-18 boys had an excellent day recovering from last weekend to record a convincing win over Birmingham 4-0. Pete Kurowsky started the scoring after some excellent work from Taylor Krek set him up for a simple tap in. Luke Ade was next on the score sheet, followed by Matt Levins and the game was wrapped up from the spot by Alec Kronitz after Taylor Krek was fouled after again doing some excellent attacking work. This victory keeps the team in 2nd place in the division behind Weston.
The teams will have this weekend free of games and then face local rivals AFC Lightning on the 17th of October. We look forward to seeing you at the game.
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