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LouCity Takes Point from Visit to Bethlehem Steel

May 1, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Louisville City FC News Release


Louisville City FC vs. Bethlehem Steel FC
Louisville City FC vs. Bethlehem Steel FC
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BETHLEHEM, Penn. - Louisville City FC secured a point on the road in a scoreless draw against Bethlehem Steel FC on Sunday, improving to 4-1-2 (14 points) to remain atop the USL Eastern Conference table. Making his first start of 2016, goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh stood tall, making two saves to earn Modelo Man of the Match honors.

Despite the lack of scoring, the game was full of chances for both teams. LouCity, who leads the USL in goals scored with 13, had some great looks at goal in both halves. Coach James O'Connor's side had 15 shots for the game, seven of which were on goal.

LouCity hit the post twice, courtesy of two midfielders. Andrew Lubahn struck the woodwork in the 55th minute with a screaming effort from the right side of the box before Mark-Anthony Kaye headed a ball into the left post. O'Connor said he was pleased with his team's attack despite not scoring a goal.

"I thought we created a lot of opportunities and I thought we dominated the second half. We hit the post twice," O'Connor said. "It's really unfortunate to not win the game, but we need to be a little bit more clinical and take our chances when they arise."

Although LouCity was unable to find the back of the net, they were able to keep a clean sheet. Although Bethlehem had only six shots, they threatened throughout the 90 minutes. LouCity's back four of Kyle Smith, Tarek Morad, Sean Reynolds and Ben Newnam held up well, giving O'Connor's side its first clean sheet since the first week of the season.

In addition to the back four, another man stepped up big time to help LouCity secure a clean sheet. Ranjitsingh, who started in place of goalkeeper Scott Goodwin, had two huge saves. O'Connor said he knew he could count on the Canadian to deliver a big game on Sunday.

"Greg was excellent. They put us under a lot of pressure," O'Connor said. "Greg is someone who we've got tremendous belief in. He's a fantastic prospect. We're very pleased with how he played and he handled the occasion very well."

LouCity will now travel to Toronto to take on Toronto FC II on Wednesday (7:30 p.m.) for the second part of the Club's road trip. O'Connor said his players will need to get some rest during the trip north of the border with another big game in mind.

"We need to make sure the players get some sleep," O'Connor said. "We have a big day of travelling to Toronto but we need to make sure we do our due diligence on Toronto."

LouCity's next home game is a showdown with regional-rival Saint Louis FC on May 14 (7:30 p.m.).





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