Hounds Victorious against Villanova, Win 2-0
February 9, 2020 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC News Release
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC defeated Villanova University, 2-0, on Sunday at Highmark Stadium.
Trialist Patrick Okonkwo scored both of the Hounds' goals in the second half (47th minute and 65th minute). Pittsburgh now holds a 2-0-0 record in preseason action.
"We're not moving as a group consistently enough," head coach Bob Lilley said. "Individuals are moving, but in terms of giving the right runs or defensively getting in the right areas, both games have gotten stretched at times. Hopefully we'll be a little bit sharper by next week when we play Penn State."
The Black and Gold's best scoring opportunity in the first half came off the foot of Lukas Fernandes. The striker freed up space in the center of the penalty box, but his one-timer was batted overtop of the crossbar by the Villanova goalkeeper.
Meanwhile, Okonkwo stepped in to record a pair of goals in the second half. The first one came off his foot in close to the net whereas the second was from the left side of the 18-yard box, beating the keeper to the bottom right-hand corner.
Riverhounds SC returns to preseason action when it will battle Penn State University at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15 at Highmark Stadium. All preseason matches at Highmark Stadium are free to attend for the public.
Riverhounds SC Lineups:
First Half: Danny Vitiello - Ryan James, Adrien Awana, Dakota Barnathan, Skylar Thomas, Dani Rovira - Kenardo Forbes, Anthony Velarde, Youness Benmouna - Steevan Dos Santos (Mark Forrest), Lukas Fernandes
Second Half: Anthony Mwembia - Ryan James, Joe Bell, Jerry Wiltshire, Sam Biek, Dani Rovira (Anthony Velarde) - Kenardo Forbes, Robbie Mertz, Ettore Ballestracci - Patrick Okonkwo (Lukas Fernandes), Mark Forrest (Patrick Okonkwo)
Scoring Summary:
PIT - Patrick Okonkwo 47'
PIT - Patrick Okonkwo 65'
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