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Legion FC Drops Last Game of Regular Season, Still Set to Host Playoff Game November 7

October 30, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Birmingham Legion FC News Release


BIRMINGHAM, AL - Birmingham Legion FC dropped its final game of the regular season on Saturday night, 1-0 to Louisville City FC following a late, 82nd minute goal from Louisville forward Antoine Hoppenot.

The visitors kicked off the game on the front foot, putting Legion FC under pressure and controlling play for most of the first half, but things went into the break knotted up 0-0. Birmingham made some key adjustments at half time and out played LouCity for the majority of the second half but failed to find that breakthrough.

Louisville got on the board after playing the ball down the left through forward Brian Ownby who then swung in a cross to the back post that Hoppenot put in the back of the net, shortly after subbing on.

"[Louisville are] a good team," said Legion FC Head Coach Tommy Soehn. "First half I thought they got the better of us. Second half we made adjustments, and I felt like we were the better side. Games like this come down to one chance sometimes, and they did a good job of finishing their chance. It's heartbreaking, really.

"I felt like we got a little more compact and organized [in the second half] and killed the channels they were hurting us in. That's Louisville, though. Pittsburgh is a different animal, so we'll have to adjust to them."

With tonight's results, Legion FC will host Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC in the first round of the USL Championship playoffs on Sunday, November 7 at 4PM. Fans can grab tickets, recently released at lowered, specialty playoff pricing so that BHM fills The Bank, by going HERE. Keep an eye on bhmlegion.com and Legion FC social media pages for upcoming match info.

Captain Phanuel Kavita when asked about Sunday's home playoff game versus Pittsburgh:

"I think we have a really good chance. Pittsburgh is a good team, they're very well coached, and they have an identity about themselves. But, we also have an identity about ourselves. Like I said, we're hungry and excited. We matchup very well with them and I'm very excited and positive with the game coming up next week against Pittsburgh."

Box Score:

1st Half 2nd Half

BHM 0 0

LOU 0 1

Goals:

LOU - 81' - #29 Antoine Hoppenot (assisted by #10 Brian Ownby)

Starting Lineups:

BHM - 4-3-3 - #1 Matt VanOekel; #24 Jonny Dean, #21 Alex Crognale, #3 Phanuel Kavita ©, #7 Ryan James; #20 Zach Herivaux, #6 Anderson Asiedu, #8 Bruno Lapa; #77 Junior Flemmings, #11 Neco Brett, #10 Prosper Kasim

LOU - 4-3-3 - #1 Chris Hubbard; #19 Oscar Jimenez, #4 Sean Totsch, #6 Wes Charpie, #42 Jonathan Gomez; #11 Niall McCabe, #36 Paolo DelPiccolo ©, #13 Corben Bone; #9 Jorge Gonzalez, #10 Brian Ownby, #17 Cameron Lancaster

Stats: Legion FC Match Center

For all club news and updates, be sure to follow @bhmlegion on social media and keep an eye on bhmlegion.com and the Legion FC app. Download the Legion FC app today on Apple or Android.

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