Match Recaps

ROCK HILL, S.C. (April 15, 2017) – The Pittsburgh Riverhounds (1-2-2) battled their way to a 1-1 draw against the Charlotte Independence (0-1-2) at Eagle Field on the campus of Winthrop University.

All the match’s scoring came within the first six minutes of play, with Kay Banjo registering a tally for the Hounds in the 2nd minute and Charlotte’s Jorge Herrera equalizing off a penalty kick in the 6th minute.

Starting for a second straight match, Banjo wasted no time taking advantage, as the rookie forward’s second goal in as many matches was spurred by a strong run down the right side of the pitch. Receiving a feed from defender Joe Greenspan just inside midfield, Banjo took off, slowing his pace right as he entered the box to uncork a tough-angled looping shot over the outstretched arms of Charlotte goalkeeper Cody Mizell.

Pittsburgh’s lead would be short-lived however, as Charlotte broke through the right side of the Hounds defense for an eventual chance leading to Herrera’s penalty. Midfielder David Spies found himself in all alone against goalkeeper Trey Mitchell, forcing Mitchell to come off his line and make an aggressive play for possession. The Hounds keeper’s attempt was unsuccessful though, as he fouled Spies for the penalty try.

The Hounds nearly responded in the 10th minute thanks to a strong feed from defender Jamal Jack to Banjo, but the latter’s attempt on goal was saved by a diving Mizell.

From there, play shifted heavily into the Hounds’ defensive third, as the Independence, finished the match overall controlling possession at a 71-29 percent split.

Despite the overwhelming advantage in possession, the clubs finished with the same number of shots on goal (3) thanks, in particular, to strong efforts from Pittsburgh’s center back duo of Greenspan and Jack. At 6-foot-6 and 6-foot-3, respectively, Greenspan and Jack combined for 17 clearances and eight tackles on the night.

The match would not end quietly for the Hounds, as they had perhaps the best chance of the night for either side come in the final moments of the second half. Releasing free on the counter after a cleared corner, Corey Hertzog found himself in a 2-on-1 situation with Marshall Hollingsworth. Both players quickly converged into the Charlotte box, but a connection was unable to be made as time expired.

With the point, the Hounds remain unbeaten on the road in two matches and within the top-eight of the Eastern Conference table. The latest effort also marks only the second time in six tries Pittsburgh has come away with a point against Charlotte all-time (0-4-2).

The Hounds now look to the road once again, next up facing the Richmond Kickers (1-3-0) at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 22. For more information on the next tilt for Pittsburgh, visit www.riverhounds.com. 

Lineups:

Riverhounds – Trey Mitchell – Taylor Washington (Jack Thompson 90’), Joe Greenspan, Jamal Jack, Rich Balchan – Ben Fitzpatrick, Danny Earls (Victor Souto 46’), Mike Green, Kevin Kerr – Kay Banjo (Marshall Hollingsworth 70’), Corey Hertzog

Subs not used: Keasel Broome, Kenroy Howell, Abuchi Obinwa, Nick Thompson

Charlotte Independence – Cody Mizell – Luke Waechter, Bilal Duckett, Joel Johnson, Dennis Castillo – David Spies (David Estrada 67’), Jun Marques Davidson, Lewis Hilton, Alex Martinez – Jorge Herrera (Casey Townsend 55’), Yan Ekra (Enzo Martinez 79’)

Subs not used: Callum Ross, Henry Kalungi, Kainoa Likewise, Zev Taublieb

Scoring Summary:

PGH – Kay Banjo (Joe Greenspan) – 2’

CLT – Jorge Herrera (penalty) – 6’

Misconduct Summary:

PGH – Danny Earls (Caution) – 19’

PGH – Joe Greenspan (Caution) – 78’

PITTSBURGH (April 12, 2017) – The Pittsburgh Riverhounds (1-2-1) struck first early, but were unable to hold off Saint Louis FC (3-0-1), eventually falling 2-1 at Highmark Stadium.

Notching the lone tally for Pittsburgh was rookie Kay Banjo in the 5th minute, while former Hound Jose Angulo scored in the 30th minute and Christian Volesky added the game-winner in the 67th minute.

Making his first career professional start, Banjo put the Hounds up early thanks to a botched clearance by Saint Louis goalkeeper Devala Gorrick. Banjo collected the ball a little outside of the 18-yard box and pushed toward the goal, firing a shot to the right of a diving Gorrick for the lead.

The tally was the first of his professional career, as the UMBC product pushed his point total to three on the year – tying him with both Marshall Hollingsworth and Kevin Kerr for second most on the team.

Moments after a near chance for Saint Louis was pushed wide of the goal in the 14th minute, Banjo was right back in the action, nearly picking up his second goal of the match. The forward beat Gorrick with a well-placed low shot, but the ball found the inner part of the left post to keep the score at 1-0.

The missed opportunity proved costly, as Saint Louis defender Wes Charpie sent a low, seeing-eye cross from the right side only minutes later. His pass missed four Hounds in the process and landed at the feet of Angulo. Receiving the ball cleanly, Angulo created space in tight, pushed the ball to his left foot and fired a perfectly placed shot by Hounds goalkeeper Keasel Broome.

Coming out of the first half level, play picked up immediately with an early corner for the Hounds providing their most dangerous chance in the match’s final half. Pittsburgh though was unable to convert, as Jamal Jack’s strong header on goal forced a nice reaction save from Gorrick in the 47th minute.

Both teams traded possession in the midfield in the ensuing action until Saint Louis was finally able to breakthrough 67 minutes in. Charpie was involved a second time, again sending a seeing-eye ball in, this time a 30-plus yard through-ball to find Volesky between two defenders in the box. The former Rochester Rhino did the rest, one-touching his shot past Broome to give the visitors the lead.

Pittsburgh would push for the equalizer, including bringing on further attacking threats in Chevaughn Walsh, making his season debut, Mike Green and Kenroy Howell, but ultimately did not threaten again.

The club’s second defeat came with plenty of adversity, as the Hounds had to improvise on multiple occasions without the use of key contributors. Right back Rich Balchan became a late scratch pregame after the defender was deemed unable to play due to a lower-body injury. In-game, meanwhile, saw leading goal scorer Corey Hertzog appear to get banged up in the second half and eventually be subbed out for Walsh in the 78th minute. Further updates on the statuses of both players will be provided later this week.

With the defeat, the Hounds now look ahead to another tough road test in the Charlotte Independence (0-1-1) at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 15. For more information on Saturday’s match, visit www.riverhounds.com. 

Lineups:

Riverhounds – Keasel Broome – Taylor Washington, Jamal Jack, Joe Greenspan, Jack Thompson– Victor Souto, Abuchi Obinwa (Michael Green 67’), Marshall Hollingsworth (Kenroy Howell 83’), Kevin Kerr – Kay Banjo, Corey Hertzog (Chevaughn Walsh 78’)

Subs not used: Trey Mitchell, Nick Thompson, Ben Fitzpatrick, Danny Earls

Saint Louis FC – Devala Gorrick – Wes Charpie, A.J. Cochran, Austin Ledbetter, Ryan Howe (Matt Sheldon 45’) – Mats Bjurman, Tyler David, Octavio Guzman, Dragon Stojkov – Jose Angulo (Seth Rudolph 82’), Christian Volesky (Max Alvarez 68’)

Subs not used: Jack Filla, Aedan Stanley, Konrad Plewa, Denis Ahmentovic

Scoring Summary:

PGH – Kay Banjo 5’

STL – Jose Angulo 30’ (Wes Charpie)

STL – Christian Volesky 67’ (Wes Charpie)

Misconduct Summary:

STL – Ryan Howe 42’ (caution)

Cleveland Brother’s “Blue Collar Player of the Game”

Quote Sheet:

Dave Brandt

On subbing for Corey Hertzog…

“I took him out. He didn’t ask to come out. I’m not sure. I haven’t talked to him, but he got hit hard in the box – that ankle. I didn’t feel like he was the same afterward. I didn’t ask him because Corey would never come out if he had two broken legs. I hoped that [Chevaughn Walsh’s] physicality would give us a spark.”

On deciding to start Kay Banjo…

“We started Kay because Rich Balchan couldn’t play. Rich is the right back and has a groin [injury]. That was a pretty close to game decision that he couldn’t go. That forced a litany of changes where we dropped Jack [Thompson] into the back, Kevin [Kerr] into the wing line and started Kay. We were going to need to adjust in someway. That’s the way we chose to adjust.”

On the play of newcomer Joe Greenspan…

“I thought he played well. Obviously there were a couple goals – we know that. I thought Joe was very solid back there. I think for the most part, we were pretty tight.”

Kay Banjo

On what he saw on the first goal…

“I wasn’t expecting that, but the high-pressure worked. It just came to my feet and I had to finish that because that’s early. We have to set the tone.”

On his teammates support…

“They’ve talked to me throughout the whole season. I’ve been unlucky with scoring. I get my chances, but I just happen to not finish them. I get very unlucky, but today, it was my day.”

On the differences between starting and subbing…

“You just have to be ready at any point. It’s not a matter of starting or coming in. You just always have to have an impact on the game.”

CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 8, 2017) – The Pittsburgh Riverhounds picked up their first win of the year in epic fashion, defeating the Charleston Battery, 2-1, off a Corey Hertzog tally in second-half stoppage time at MUSC Health Stadium.

The Hounds (1-1-1) rallied from a one-goal deficit at the half, scoring two unanswered to serve Charleston (2-1-0) its first loss of the season, as well as pick up their first win against the Battery since 2011.

Notching the other tally for Pittsburgh was Marshall Hollingsworth in the 59th minute, while Ataullah Guerra opened the match’s scoring in the 8th minute.

Play opened at a frantic pace with the Battery recording four attempts on goal in the first eight minutes. The last of the four put the home side ahead, as Guerra received a fortunate bounce off a ball in by Dante Marini. Creating space just outside the box amongst several Hounds players, Guerra then slotted his shot near post for the first goal of the match.

The Hounds took another hit only minutes later after midfielder Ben Swanson was knocked out of the game via a hard foul by Romario Williams.

Play swung in Charleston’s favor following the Swanson injury, but the Hounds were able to weather the storm. They ended the first half strong, nearly equalizing off a take by Kerr in first-half stoppage time. The Hounds captain collected a nice through-ball from Hertzog, but the fingertips of Charleston goalkeeper Alex Tambakis negated the potential equalizer.

Starting the second half, it was Pittsburgh pushing the pace of play instead of Charleston, forcing the Battery to defend multiple chances within the first 10 minutes.

The effort would finally pay off after head coach Dave Brandt capitalized on the offensive momentum, swapping out defender Taylor Washington for rookie forward Kay Banjo in the 57th minute. The shift pushed Banjo up top alongside Hertzog, while Kerr moved to Thompson’s position at midfield wing.

Immediately paying dividends only minutes later, Banjo and Hollingsworth worked a stellar give-and-go at the top of the 18, with the latter firing home a shot to the right of Tambakis. The goal was the first of Hollingsworth’s career with the Hounds.

The search for three points did not relent, as Banjo took center stage once again in the 72nd minute. Playing a useful feed from Hertzog, the forward was all alone at point-blank range, but saw his shot saved by a stellar effort from Tambakis, who robbed the Hounds of a would-be goal for the second time in the match.

Charleston recaptured possession for the better part of the following 15 minutes, as the match looked destined to finish at a draw.

Stoppage time said otherwise. Taking advantage of a Battery turnover just outside the attacking third in the first minute of extra time, Kerr pushed play, sending a beauty of a cross from distance into Hertzog. The club’s leading goal-scorer wasted no time, connecting on a diving header just outside the six-yard box to put the Hounds ahead. The goal was Hertzog’s third of the year and 16th overall with the Hounds, as he moved into eighth all-time in club history. 

The first win of the year would not come easily for the Hounds though, as a furious response from the Battery nearly resulted in an equalizer only moments later off a set piece. The would-be goal was fortunately called offside and the 2-1 score held until the final whistle.

With the victory, the Hounds vaulted themselves into currently the top-eight in the Eastern Conference.

Pittsburgh has a quick turnaround, as the club will face Saint Louis FC at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12 at Highmark Stadium. Tickets to the match are still available and can be purchased by visiting www.riverhounds.com.

Lineups:

Riverhounds – Trey Mitchell – Taylor Washington (Kay Banjo 57’), Lalas Abubakar, Jamal Jack, Rich Balchan – Marshall Hollingsworth (Kenroy Howell 82’), Victor Souto, Ben Swanson (Abuchi Obinwa 13’), Jack Thompson – Kevin Kerr, Corey Hertzog

Subs not used: Keasel Broome, Ben Fitzpatrick, Mike Green, Nick Thompson

Charleston Battery – Alex Tambakis – Mikey Ambrose, Forrest Lasso, Taylor Mueller, Quinton Griffith – Dante Marini, Justin Portillo, Neveal Hackshaw (Tah Brian Anunga 68’), Maikel Chang – Ataullah Guerra (Kotaro Higashi 86’), Romario Williams (Heviel Cordoves 74’)

Subs not used: Odisnel Cooper, Ricky Garbanzo, Jeffrey Oto, Nico Rittmeyer

Scoring Summary:

CHS – Ataullah Guerra (Dante Marini) – 8’

PGH – Marshall Hollingsworth (Kay Banjo) – 59’

PGH – Corey Hertzog (Kevin Kerr) – 90’+

Misconduct Summary:

CHS – Romario Williams (Caution) – 44’

PGH – Abuchi Obinwa (Caution) – 73’

CHS – Justin Portillo (Caution) – 85’

PITTSBURGH (April 1, 2017) – The Pittsburgh Riverhounds (0-1-1) were unable to overcome a first-half red card, eventually falling 1-0 to FC Cincinnati (1-1-0) at Highmark Stadium.

Netting the match’s lone tally was forward Djiby Fall in the 55th minute.

The Hounds went down a man 42 minutes into the match after defender Gale Agbossoumonde recorded his second yellow card in the first half.

Both clubs opened the match trading possession with the Hounds getting the first golden opportunity off an indirect kick in the 15th minute. Cincinnati goalkeeper Mitch Hildebrandt picked up a ball played back to him by his defense, resulting in the call.

Corey Hertzog was tasked with the take, set six yards out from the goal. In front of a Cincinnati wall of defenders, Hertzog’s shot was fired on net, but blocked away. The Hounds would threaten again with chances from Jamal Jack on a header in the 24th minute and another take by Hertzog in the 28th minute, but on both occasions Hildebrandt was up to the task.

Action took an unfortunate turn in the 32nd minute after Agbossoumonde and Cincinnati defender Austin Berry collided in the visitor’s defensive end. Berry remained down for a couple minutes before being helped to the locker room and replaced by Paul Nicholson. Agbossoumonde was issued a yellow card for his role in the collision.

The yellow for the Hounds defender would play a major role only 10 minutes later, as Agbossoumonde was issued a second yellow and sent off – this time for a foul on Andrew Wiedeman off the Cincinnati counter.

Shorthanded for the remainder of the half, the Hounds mustered one more solid chance in stoppage time after Marshall Hollingsworth earned a free kick in the Cincinnati defensive end. Jack Thompson fired the free take toward the goal with Cincinnati’s defense unable to initially clear. Deflecting to Rich Balchan in the left side of the box, the Hounds defender fired a low shot through traffic that was cleared last second on the goal line.

The second half saw the Hounds shift to a 4-4-1 to make up for the loss of Agbossoumonde. They were able to hold serve until a perfectly placed cross from Wiedeman just missed the head of a leaping Jack, landing to Fall for a bouncing header past goalkeeper Trey Mitchell.

Pittsburgh would continue to press, including bringing on fresh attack options in Kay Banjo and Mike Green in the 63rd minute, but were ultimately unable to break the Cincinnati defense.

With the loss, the Hounds remain winless (0-3-1) against their Queen City rivals and still have yet to record a goal in any of the four meetings between the two clubs. Pittsburgh did match FC Cincinnati with four shots on goal though, despite a 60-40 split in possession and loss of a man.

The two teams will meet once more during the 2017 regular season on Sept. 2 at Nippert Stadium.

Pittsburgh now hits the road to face the Charleston Battery at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, at MUSC Health Stadium. Fans can catch the action live on USL Match Center. For more information on tonight’s match, visit www.riverhounds.com.

Lineups:

Riverhounds – Trey Mitchell – Taylor Washington, Gale Agbossoumonde (red card 42’), Jamal Jack, Rich Balchan – Victor Souto, Ben Swanson (Mike Green 63’), Jack Thompson, Marshall Hollingsworth (Kay Banjo 63’) – Kevin Kerr, Corey Hertzog

Subs not used: Keasel Broome, Nick Thompson, Ritchie Duffie, Abuchi Obinwa, Ben Fitzpatrick

FC Cincinnati – Mitch Hildebrandt – Matt Bahner, Austin Berry (Paul Nicholson 36’), Harrison Delbridge, Tyler Polak – Aodhan Quinn, Aaron Walker – Andrew Wiedeman (Corben Bone 89’), Kadeem Dacres (Victor Manaray 79’), Djiby Fall, Jimmy McLaughlin

Subs not used: Dallas Jaye, Pat McMahon, Justin Hoyte, Omar Cummings

Scoring Summary:

CIN – Djiby Fall 55’ (Andrew Wiedeman)

Misconduct Summary:

PGH – Gale Agbossoumonde 32’ (caution)

PGH – Gale Agbossoumonde 42’ (caution + red)

CIN – Kadeem Dacres 45’+ (caution)

PGH – Taylor Washington 85’ (caution)

CIN – Victor Mansaray 85’ (caution)

Cleveland Brother’s “Blue Collar Players of the Game”

Quote Sheet:

Dave Brandt

On the team’s play up to Gale Agbossoumonde’s red card…

I thought it was a good game until then. I thought it was very engaging. I thought we were doing much of what we wanted to do, and I was pleased with it.

On the team’s indirect kick at the six-yard line in the 13th minute…

I think we gave away a super opportunity to score first on the indirect. Corey was too far away from the ball, and to be totally honest, we don’t practice indirect kicks from the six. That may be on me because it’s going to happen once every year-and-a-half or something I suppose and you need to be ready.

On Gale Agbossoumonde…

It’s difficult because Gale’s coming from behind because he joined us late in preseason. I actually in some ways didn’t anticipate playing him tonight. It just felt as the result of last week he wasn’t quite ready. That being said, with the week of training – Gale did, how some of the other center backs did – I felt it was the best choice and I was really pleased with his effort. I thought it was quite good.

Victor Souto

On playing a man down…

Before the red card I think we were playing well. After the red card, playing a man down against a good team like Cincinnati is very difficult. They took advantage of our man down and we’re running around trying to get back in the game, but it was very difficult.

On playing with Ben Swanson in the center of the midfield…

I told Ben yesterday it’s a good game for us to show what we’re capable of. You’re going to play against experienced players like Cincinnati has, but we got this. We’ve been playing together all the games in preseason and we had a good chemistry today.

On handling the ball at the pro level…

I like to have time on the ball and I thought the pro level would have less time than I had in college. I still feel pretty comfortable when I have the ball at my feet and try to look for guys like Corey and Kevin. I know it’s just two games, but I feel pretty comfortable.

Trey Mitchell

On what changed defensively after the red card…

After the red card, we go down a man. Not just our backline, but the entire team changes defensively. We got to suck one back a little more. Rich Balchan came in and did a really good job center back-wise. Jamal was playing really well. He’s pretty much solidified himself as a good, solid guy for us.

On what he saw on FC Cincinnati’s goal…

I think our line was solid. Jamal was in an O.K. position, and I think it wasn’t a terrible spot or anything like that. I don’t think Jamal made a big error or anything like that. I think it was just a great ball over his head and if it’s getting over Jamal’s head that means it’s a hell of a ball.

On playing his first game of the season…

The first half, I felt pretty comfortable. I didn’t feel too nervy. That was actually my professional debut. For three years waiting to play, you get a little hungry to start off, right off the bat.

PITTSBURGH (March 5, 2017) – The Pittsburgh Riverhounds wrapped up a busy weekend of action with a 1-1 draw against the University of Charleston (W.Va) at Highmark Stadium.

Staying hot for the Hounds with goals in now three-straight was Corey Hertzog (51’), while Will Roberts (67’) picked up the lone tally for the Golden Eagles.

Hertzog opened up the scoring in second half with a pretty finish in the box in the 51st minute. Receiving a well placed through ball by Kay Banjo, Hertzog made a nifty move around Charleston’s goalkeeper to give himself space for the tally in tight.

The goal for Hertzog upped his team-leading total to four for the preseason.

Charleston would respond in the 67th minute after the Hounds failed to clear a corner kick in their own defensive end. Roberts was able to work himself to the loose ball and punch it past goalkeeper Trey Mitchell for the tying goal.

With the draw, the Hounds remain unbeaten in the preseason at 3-0-2. They continue preseason play on the road against the Rochester Rhinos on Monday, March 13 at 3 p.m.

Line-up:

Riverhounds – Trey Mitchell – Rich Balchan (Ritchie Duffie), Tobi Adewole (Jamal Jack), Ryan Adeleye (Gale Agbossoumonde), Jack Thompson (Taylor Washington) – Ben Fitzpatrick (Kenroy Howell), Ben Swanson (Stephen Okai), Victor Souto (Mike Green), Marshall Hollingsworth (Devaughn Elliott) – Corey Hertzog (Kevin Kerr), Kay Banjo (John Manga)

Scoring Summary:

PGH – Corey Hertzog (Kay Banjo) – 51’

UC – Will Roberts – 67’

PITTSBURGH (February 25, 2017) – The Pittsburgh Riverhounds continued their unbeaten play in preseason with a 3-0 win over the University of Akron at Highmark Stadium. Tallying two goals in the victory was Corey Hertzog with Marshall Hollingsworth adding the third.

The Hounds are now 2-0-1 in the early goings of preseason, scoring a total of six goals while allowing only one against.

After a scoreless first half, action picked up in the 53rd minute when Hollingsworth was able to break free with Hertzog deep in the offensive end. Receiving a feed from Hertzog from about 12 yards out, Hollingsworth finished with ease past goalkeeper Ben Lundt to give the Hounds the lead.

Hertzog would follow with a goal of his own in the 57th minute off a loose ball in the box and then again in the 67th minute off a penalty try. The latter chance came thanks to a foul in the box on Dan Bedoya.

Also of note, the Hounds saw three more players make their preseason debuts with the club. Returning to Pittsburgh for their second stint with the Hounds were Hollingsworth and Ben Swanson from Columbus Crew SC. Both are set to be with the club on loan on a game-by-game basis pending league approval of paperwork. The club also had its fifth trialist play in a match, as defender Rich Balchan started the first half for the Hounds – Balchan previously played for Ottawa Fury FC.

Preseason action continues with two matches next weekend. The Hounds will head to Ambrose Urbanic Field on Saturday, March 4 for a tilt against the University of Pittsburgh at 1 p.m. before returning to Highmark Stadium the following day for a match against University of Charleston (W.Va) also at 1 p.m. For more information, visit www.riverhounds.com.

Line-Ups:

First Half – Trey Mitchell – Rich Balchan (Shane Campbell), Tobi Adewole, Nick Thompson, Taylor Washington – Ben Fitzpatrick, Stephen Okai, Mike Green, Kenroy Howell – John Manga (Chevaughn Walsh), Kevin Kerr

Second Half – Keasel Broome – Ritchie Duffie, Jamal Jack, Ryan Adeleye (Shane Campbell), Jack Thompson – Marshall Hollingsworth, Ben Swanson, Victor Souto, Dan Bedoya – Kay Banjo, Corey Hertzog

Scoring Summary:

PGH – Marshall Hollingsworth (Corey Hertzog) – 53’

PGH – Corey Hertzog (Kay Banjo) – 55’

PGH – Corey Hertzog (penalty) – 67’

DURHAM, N.C. (February 19, 2017) – The Pittsburgh Riverhounds capped off a strong preseason swing in North Carolina with a 2-0 victory over Duke at the Blue Devils’ Athletic Field Complex in Durham.

After a scoreless first half, the Hounds struck quick with two goals in the span of three minutes to secure the lead for good. Notching the first tally was Kevin Kerr with a nice finish in the penalty area in the 53rd minute. Stephen Okai followed that effort with a goal off an indirect kick in the box in the 55th minute.

Also of note, the Hounds had another trialist debut with the club, making it four to appear so far this preseason. Defender Brad Ruhaak started the second half, while Guy Ballo, Dan Bedoya and Hayden Partain all played for the second-straight match. Ruhaak previously played at the University of Akron, where he was a teammate of current Hounds midfielder Victor Souto for three seasons.

The Hounds now return home for two preseason matches next weekend. First up will be the University of Akron at Highmark Stadium at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 25. Pittsburgh will then play Duquesne University the following day at the Allegheny Health Network Sports Complex at Cool Springs at 8 a.m. Both matches are free to attend for the public. For more information, visit www.riverhounds.com. 

Line-ups:

First Half – Keasel Broome – Ritchie Duffie, Tobi Adewole, Nick Thompson, Taylor Washington – Ben Fitzpatrick, Victor Souto, Mike Green, Dan Bedoya – Kay Banjo, Corey Hertzog

Second Half – Trey Mitchell – Shane Campbell, Jamal Jack, Ryan Adeleye, Brad Ruhaak – Hayden Partain, Guy Ballo, Stephen Okai, Kenroy Howell – John Manga, Kevin Kerr

Scoring Summary:

PGH – Kevin Kerr – 53′

PGH – Stephen Okai – 55′