USL Philadelphia Union II

Bethlehem Steel FC Play to Scoreless Draw with Charleston Battery

Published on April 24, 2016 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Philadelphia Union II News Release


BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Bethlehem Steel FC tied Charleston Battery 0-0 Sunday afternoon at Goodman Stadium. Steel FC now have a record of 2-2-1 in their 2016 inaugural season and are tied for fifth place on points in the Eastern Conference.

Both teams had promising scoring chances in the first half. In the 12th minute, Derrick Jones fired a shot from the top of the 18 yard box that went over the crossbar. In the 36th minute, Charleston's Ataullah Guerra sent a powerful shot at John McCarthy's goal but it narrowly missed the target and went wide of the far post.

Just before halftime, Walter Restrepo crossed the ball to Eric Ayuk and the young midfielder made contact with the ball only for it to go wide of Odisnel Cooper's net.

Bethlehem Steel FC created several chances in the second half. In the 61st minute, Ryan Richter headed the ball at the goal but the Battery defense cleared it. Shortly after in the 65th minute, Restrepo played a beautiful through ball to Fabian Herbers, but Cooper saved Herbers' shot. At the final whistle, the score remained 0-0.

Steel FC (2-2-1) return to action on Sunday, May 1 when they face Louisville City FC at 3 p.m. at Goodman Stadium. It will be the third of three consecutive home games and will be broadcast on Service Electric TV2. Single game and group tickets are available by visiting philadelphiaunion.com/steelfc/tickets or by calling 844-STEELFC.

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