Hammerheads Set to Face Harrisburg Saturday
May 1, 2015 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Wilmington Hammerheads FC News Release
Wilmington, NC - Wilmington Hammerheads FC is scheduled to host the Harrisburg City Islanders on Saturday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. ET at Legion Stadium.
Saturday's match is the first of two encounters between the two teams this season. The Hammerheads enter this weekend's game following a 2-1 defeat against the Charleston Battery last Sunday, their first loss of the season having home advantage. Ashani Fairclough scored Wilmington's lone goal of the match, his first goal of the regular season.
Harrisburg travels to Wilmington after picking up one point in the standings with a 1-1 draw against the Charlotte Independence on the road. The 2014 USL Championship finalists have played a total of four matches this season as opposed to the Hammerheads' five. The two teams also met twice on the pitch last year, each encounter resulting in a scoreless draw.
The Hammerheads have made three late additions to their roster over the last two weeks. Spanish defender Fran Martinez and Cameroonian midfielders Brian Anunga Tah and Christian Mougang Bassogog are still looking to make their debuts with the club during regular season play.
Saturday's match will be broadcast live from Legion Stadium on the Hammerheads' YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/WilmHammerheadsFC.
The Hammerheads are scheduled to host their next match on Saturday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. ET versus the Rochester Rhinos at Legion Stadium. Flex packages and single tickets are available for purchase online. For more information regarding Wilmington Hammerheads FC, please contact (910) 777-2111 or visit www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com.
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