Kerr's Late Strike Earns Win over Montreal
June 20, 2015 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC News Release
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. F.C. Montreal
(Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, Credit: Terry O'Neil / Riverhounds.com)
PITTSBURGH (June 20, 2015) - The Pittsburgh Riverhounds secured a first league shutout of the USL season Saturday to defeat F.C. Montreal by 1-0 on a damp night at Highmark Stadium.
Kevin Kerr netted the deciding tally just inside the right post on 79 minutes with a beautiful left-footed finish. The score came after Rob Vincent showed nifty footwork in getting by multiple Montreal defenders before having his attempted shot blocked. Kerr seized on the rebound to place his effort past visiting goalkeeper Max Crepeau.
Kevin Kerr celebrates after scoring the late goal that saw off F.C. Montreal at Highmark Stadium (Photo: Terry O'Neil / Riverhounds.com).
The Hounds advance to a 5-4-4 record (19 points) with the win to remain within the Eastern Conference playoff spots. Montreal's young side remains rooted to the bottom of the standings (1-9-2, five points).
"It seems like it's been a long time coming," said Riverhounds assistant coach Josh Rife of the team's first clean sheet of the campaign. "We hope it's something we can build on."
Pittsburgh went on the offensive for much of the game allowing rookie goalkeeper Calle Brown to keep his mitts relatively dry in his second league start.
Montreal's most intriguing opportunity came off a long ball to forward Victor N'Diaye on 63 minutes. He sent a shot off Brown's right post after breaking away from the Hounds defense.
The two teams played to a tie in a rather soggy first half. The Hounds assembled a handful of chances that were all handled by Crepeau. Pittsburgh's best chance came off a long diagonal pass by Vincent to the feet of Kerr. The Scottish midfielder sent a rocket of a shot low and to the far post that rolled just wide of the goal.
Montreal failed to register a shot on target at the other end during that scoreless first period as Crepeau kept his team in the game. The Hounds peppered him with shots during the second half too. One effort rebounded from the overworked stopper's face.
The Hounds face a formidable task next week with a trip to Sahlen's Stadium to take on the unbeaten Rochester Rhinos. The Western New Yorkers scored a late equalizer at Harrisburg City Islanders Friday night to advance to a league best 8-0-5 record (29 points).
Rochester notched a contentious 2-1 win over the Hounds at Highmark Stadium in this season's first meeting between the teams on April 4. Rhinos defender Onua Obasi set up Alex Dixon to score the Rhinos winner while referee Vito Testa Jr. appeared to be pre-occupied with a midfield scuffle.
The Hounds return home for the July 4 holiday and a 7 p.m. meeting with New York Red Bulls II that will feature a post-game fireworks display. Limited tickets remain for the game.
Visit Riverhounds.com for ticket information or call our box office on (412) 325-7241 to speak to a representative.
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