Bethlehem Steel FC Tie 2-2 with Rochester Rhinos
May 28, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Philadelphia Union II News Release
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Bethlehem Steel FC tied 2-2 with Rochester Rhinos Saturday night earning one point on the road. Ryan Richter and Mickey Daly scored for Steel FC, but Joe Farrell's brace for the Rhinos denied three points for the visitors.
Rochester took the lead in the 13th minute when Joe Farrell scored from Jordan Becker's free kick. Becker sent the ball to the edge of the six-yard box, and Farrell one timed it into the back of the net.
Ryan Richter equalized the score in the 24th minute after Gabe Gissie was taken down in the box. Steel FC's captain sent the ball hard and low into the left corner of the goal scoring his second penalty for Steel FC this season.
Steel FC took the lead in the 58th minute of the second half when Mickey Daly scored his first goal of the season heading in James Chambers' cross.
For the remainder of the half, Steel FC looked to defend their lead. In the second minute of stoppage time, Rochester almost equalized the game for the Rhinos, but academy product Auston Trusty saved the ball off of the line to keep Steel FC in the lead.
In the fourth minute of stoppage time, however, Farrell scored his second goal for Rochester Rhinos to equalize the game and earn both teams one point. With the result, Steel FC have a record of 3-3-4 this season and have not won on the road since their inaugural game against FC Montreal on March 25.
Rochester are now unbeaten in 24 games at home dating back to 2015's post season.
Steel FC return to Goodman Stadium on Sunday, June 5 when they face New York Red Bulls II at 4 p.m. Single game and group tickets are available by visiting bethlehemsteelfc.com or by calling 844-STEELFC.
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