BETHEL PARK, Pa. (February 7, 2020) – Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC defeated Duquesne University, 2-0, on Friday at Cool Springs Sports Complex.
The Hounds received a first half goal from Lukas Fernandes before Anthony Velarde tacked on a tally during the second half.
“There’s a lot to work on,” assistant coach Dan Visser said. “A lot of new guys. I think it started messy, but the first group got better as the half wore on. I think the second group took a step forward from the first group.”
It took the Hounds 13 minutes to jump on the scoreboard. Fernandes, a rookie signee, potted home a shot to put the Black and Gold up 1-0 early.
Meanwhile, Velarde blasted in a shot from about 20 yards out in the 68th minute, stemming from a free kick. The midfielder gathered a short pass from Kenardo Forbes before firing a shot past the Duquesne goalkeeper.
Riverhounds SC continues preseason action against Villanova University at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Highmark Stadium. All preseason matches at Highmark Stadium are free to attend for the public.
Riverhounds SC Lineups:
First Half: Tim Dobrowolski – Xhelil Asani, Griffin Mallas, Sam Biek, Sean Reynolds – Dani Rovira, Joe Kellet, Youness Benmouna, Robbie Mertz – Lukas Fernandes, Mark Forrest
Second Half: Evan Finney – Ryan James, Dakota Barnathan, Skylar Thomas, Adrien Awana – Brandon Bartel, Kenardo Forbes, Mario Mastrangelo, Anthony Velarde – Patrick Okonkwo, Ettore Ballestracci
Scoring Summary:
PIT – Lukas Fernandes 13′
PIT – Anthony Velarde 68′ (Kenardo Forbes)
