Hounds Defeat Duquesne in Preseason Opener, 2-0
February 7, 2020 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC News Release
BETHEL PARK, Pa. - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC defeated Duquesne University, 2-0, on Friday at Cool Springs Sports Complex.
The Hounds received a first half goal from Lukas Fernandes before Anthony Velarde tacked on a tally during the second half.
"There's a lot to work on," assistant coach Dan Visser said. "A lot of new guys. I think it started messy, but the first group got better as the half wore on. I think the second group took a step forward from the first group."
It took the Hounds 13 minutes to jump on the scoreboard. Fernandes, a rookie signee, potted home a shot to put the Black and Gold up 1-0 early.
Meanwhile, Velarde blasted in a shot from about 20 yards out in the 68th minute, stemming from a free kick. The midfielder gathered a short pass from Kenardo Forbes before firing a shot past the Duquesne goalkeeper.
Riverhounds SC continues preseason action against Villanova University at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Highmark Stadium. All preseason matches at Highmark Stadium are free to attend for the public.
Riverhounds SC Lineups:
First Half: Tim Dobrowolski - Xhelil Asani, Griffin Mallas, Sam Biek, Sean Reynolds - Dani Rovira, Joe Kellet, Youness Benmouna, Robbie Mertz - Lukas Fernandes, Mark Forrest
Second Half: Evan Finney - Ryan James, Dakota Barnathan, Skylar Thomas, Adrien Awana - Brandon Bartel, Kenardo Forbes, Mario Mastrangelo, Anthony Velarde - Patrick Okonkwo, Ettore Ballestracci
Scoring Summary:
PIT - Lukas Fernandes 13'
PIT - Anthony Velarde 68' (Kenardo Forbes)
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