Hounds Fall to New York at Home, 1-3
May 7, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC News Release
PITTSBURGH - In a playoff rematch from last season, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds (0-3-3) squared off against the New York Red Bulls II (4-1-2), falling to their opposition at home, 1-3. Donning pink for breast cancer awareness, the Hounds could not overcome a second half flurry from New York that resulted in two goals.
Romeo Parkes drew the lone goal for the Hounds, and Anatole Abang, Stefano Bonomo and Derrick Etienne each had a tally for the Red Bulls II.
The first half saw the clubs draw even, as Parkes opened up scoring in the 10th minute with an impressive individual effort to beat New York goalkeeper Kyle Reynish on the left. Jockeying for position amidst two Red Bull defenders in the box, Parkes' effort made it goals in five-straight for the Jamaican.
Pittsburgh's lead was short lived though, as Abang headed a desperate cross from the left side of the box only moments after in the 12th minute. New York's equalizer just went over the outstretched hands of goalkeeper Hunter Gilstrap.
From there, both teams traded possession with Pittsburgh seeking Parkes, lined up alongside Corey Hertzog at the forward position, with long balls to the left side. The Hounds though could not crack the Red Bulls' defense, while New York's Brandon Allen kept active for the Bulls on the offensive end. His chance at the 39th minute was the closest New York came to taking the lead in the first 40, as he was able to find his way past Gilstrap for a shot. Allen's chance though, from on odd angle in the left side of the box, did not find the net, rather hitting the outside of the left post.
Entering the second half, the Hounds dominated possession for the better part of the first 20 minutes of action. Like their sustained bouts of possessions in the first half though, no goals would result. Marshall Hollingsworth, playing left back, connected with Kevin Kerr on a beautiful cross from the left side of the box in the 50th minute, but Kerr's header, while flush, was blocked before reaching net.
After weathering the Pittsburgh storm, the Red Bulls would eventually cash in, first a goal from Bonomo in the 59th minute then the insurance from Etienne in the 83rd minute. Etienne's goal, in particular, involved some impressive play from New York, as Justin Bilyeu sent a cross from deep in the right corner that found Etienne's foot for the third goal of the match.
The conclusion of the match was marred by fighting from both sides, after a late challenge by New York's Tyler Adams on Willie Hunt resulted in a caution in the 83rd minute. On the ensuing set piece, tempers flared with both Parkes and Karl Ouimette being sent off with red cards. New York's Ouimette was injured during the scuffle and had to be stretchered off the field. After everything had settled, the match saw eight minutes of stoppage time added.
Pittsburgh continues its season on the road, facing FC Cincinnati (4-2-2) for the first meeting between the two teams of the season. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 14.
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