The stakes were high as two arch rival Supporter Groups took the field in the 2nd Annual Barra-Classico.  However this was not your typical game amongst fans, but a demonstration. Even though  both sides despise each others club they can still carry out a friendly match without violence. Though tensions are still high between both groups, there is still an understanding that we as supporter groups are not hooligans but have respect for one-another.

The activities began as both groups arrived and entered the pitch at field 5 in the Home Depot Center. The ACB in white representing the Galaxy and the Union Ultras in an elegant Red and White representing Chivas USA! Both sides took a minute to greet one another and take some pictures.  As the game went underway, emotions ran high, as fans became players and the reflections on their faces showed their pride at stake.

Five minutes into the match Union Ultras striked first! With a ball played across the box and slotted behind the net. The Ultras continued to press hard, but were denied again and again by the ACB goal-keeper as he kept his team in the fight (probably should replace Ricketts).  ACB tried to rebound back, but the Ultras defense held tight as breakaway counter attack in the 18 min saw the second goal for the Ultras. The first half ended in a 0-2 lead for the Ultras as the ACB made some changes.

The second half went underway and this time the ACB press forward with shot that hit the post 7 min into the 2nd half. It seemed that the ACB got a second wind, but soon after a headed ball behind the net by the Ultras opened the flood gates. There were many hard challenges in the mid-field as the ACB defense tried to hold itself together, but the through balls from the mid-fielders to the fast pace of the Ultras forwards prove to make things difficult. The game ended as the Home Depot center shut the lights on us (cheap AEG) with a 0-5 victory in favor of the Union Ultras.

The Ultras got together and chanted in celebration, but there was still sportsmanship as both groups gave each other high fives after the match. As we wait to face each other  in the trenches at the Home Depot Center this Thursday. Both groups wait to gain bragging rights from their clubs as the Union Ultras won this one.  Click here for Game Reactions.

Tags: ACB, Acb vs Union Ultras, Barra-Classico, Galaxy vs Chivas USA fans, UnionUltras

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