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Lead Slips Away Late as Hounds Fall 3-2 in Miami

October 5, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
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Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC once again couldn't put away Miami FC, as a 90th-minute goal by Pierre Da Silva completed the hosts' comeback and sent the Hounds to a 3-2 loss Saturday night at Riccardo Silva Stadium in Miami.

The comeback spoiled a two-goal night by captain Kenardo Forbes for the Hounds (14-8-6), who slip behind Miami (14-7-6) and into third in the Atlantic Division after the loss. Lamar Walker and Othello Bah scored for Miami, tying the game at 1-1 and 2-2, respectively.

The Hounds have let a lead slip away in all three meetings with Miami this season, getting a 1-1 draw and two 3-2 losses despite being in a winning position in the 45th minute or later in all three matches.

First half

Things started perfectly for the Hounds, as Alex Dixon threaded a pass to Forbes behind the defense on the right side. The Hounds' captain didn't have much of an angle, but he was able to rifle a shot to the opposite top corner and open the scoring in the third minute.

It only took 51 seconds for Miami to tie the game, as a long ball over the top to Walker after the ensuing kickoff wasn't handled by the Hounds defense, and the Miami striker beat goalie Danny Vitiello with a low shot to the far post.

Play continued in open fashion, as both teams continued to create chances. The Hounds finished the half with 57 percent of possession and a 5-4 edge in shots, but the score was level at the break.

Second half

The Hounds started promisingly in the second half, as Dixon pushed an open shot just wide of the Miami goal, and Russell Cicerone hit the left post with a shot from 14 yards out.

Forbes put the Hounds ahead again in the 66th minute with an open header at the back post for his fifth goal of the season. He finished a well-struck cross by Tommy Williamson, who got his second assist in as many games.

The Hounds seemed to have things under control, but Miami showed its potency on the counter creating chances late, and finally Bah scored the tying goal with an open shot from the top of the box that beat Vitiello to his near post in the 83rd minute.

Tied 2-2, Miami capitalized on its momentum by again countering with a big ball from the right side to the left, where Da Silva was able to get enough space and time to score to the far corner of the net from a couple strides inside the box.

Miami ended up with more of the ball in the second half, as the final possession number was an even 50-50.

Hounds Man of the Match

Kenardo Forbes is always a contender for this title with his all-around contributions in the middle of the park, but he truly did it all with both goals, a team-high 71 touches on the ball, a team-high three tackles and completing 38 of 48 passes (79.2 percent), a percentage hurt because some of those that didn't connect were among his team-leading nine crosses.

What's next?

The Hounds have three of their final four matches at home, beginning with the Tampa Bay Rowdies coming to Highmark Stadium at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 10. The Rowdies (19-6-1) lead the Atlantic Division and potentially could clinch first place on Oct. 10, pending other results.

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC lineup (4-1-4-1) - Danny Vitiello; Dani Rovira (Preston Kilwien 75'), Shane Wiedt, Mekeil Williams, Jelani Peters (Ezra Armstrong 85'); Danny Griffin; Russell Cicerone, Kenardo Forbes, Todd Wharton (Louis Pérez 68'), Alex Dixon (Jalen Robinson 75'); Tommy Williamson (Anthony Velarde 68')

Miami FC lineup (4-2-3-1) - Connor Sparrow; Sean McFarlane (Richard Ballard 59'), Paco Craig, Callum Chapman-Page, Janos Löbe (Pierre Da Silva 80'); Devon Williams, Bolu Akinyode; Christiano Francois, Ariel Martinez (Adonijah Reid 80'), Billy Forbes (Othello Bah 59'); Lamar Walker (Junior Palacios 68')

Scoring summary

PIT - Kenardo Forbes 3' (Alex Dixon)

MIA - Lamar Walker 4' (Sean McFarlane)

PIT - Kenardo Forbes 66' (Tommy Williamson)

MIA - Othello Bah 83' (Adonijah Reid)

MIA - Pierre Da Silva 90' (Christiano François)

Discipline summary

MIA - Ariel Martínez 22' (caution - dissent)

MIA - Callum Chapman-Page 29' (caution - unsporting behavior)

PIT - Danny Griffin 45+3' (caution - unsporting behavior)

PIT - Russell Cicerone 90+2' (caution - unsporting behavior)

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