In the lone upset in this year’s opening round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, Hollywood United became only the second USASA club to defeat a USL First Division team in the tournament, knocking off the Portland Timbers with a dramatic, stoppage-time goal from Earl Alexander.
Austin Aztex U23s
2008 First Round: Silverbacks equalize twice, win PK shootout vs. Aztex U23s
The Atlanta Silverbacks came from a goal behind twice, once to force extra time and again to force penalty kicks, to sneak past the Austin Aztex U23s in a PK shootout after a 2-2 draw.
After facing several good scoring opportunities from the Silverbacks, it was the PDL Aztex who held the lead at halftime.