A Night of Upset in Fresno
The evening of July 6 saw Valley Football Club host Club Deportivo Futbolistas Asociados Santanecos, known simply as C.D. FAS, at a packed stadium in Fresno, California. In front of a lively crowd, the home side posted a 3‑1 victory that surprised many observers.
Promoter Nehemias Blanco had championed the match as a chance for semi‑professional players from the Central Valley to test themselves against a professional squad, and the result underscored the potential of that vision.
Michael Gonzalez opened the scoring early, slipping behind the FAS defense and chipping the ball over the goalkeeper to put Valley ahead.
Moments later, Aaron Huerta and Lucas Ribeiro added their names to the scoresheet, sealing a comfortable margin and demonstrating the home team’s tactical cohesion.
The win not only highlighted the attacking prowess of the Valley lineup but also reinforced the club’s belief that it can hold its own against higher‑profile opposition.