USL Louisville City FC

Louisville City FC 1, Bethlehem Steel FC 0

August 28, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Louisville City FC News Release


Guy Abend's 15th-minute goal, on an assist from captain Aodhan Quinn, lifted Louisville City FC to a 1-0 win Saturday night over Bethlehem Steel FC.

The club posted a clean sheet at Louisville Slugger Field in goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh's final game before leaving for international duty. He'll be active for a pair of upcoming World Cup qualifiers representing Trinidad and Tobago.

Abend, subbed out after his goal for midfielder Paolo DelPiccolo, will be treated for a concussion, coach James O'Connor reported after the game.

The victory moved LouCity to 14-4-8 on the season, good for second in the United Soccer League's Eastern Conference standings with four games left before the playoffs.

See flash quotes below and find photos at LouisvilleCityFC.com/media. Press conference video and highlights will be uploaded later tonight. Find statistics attached.

Coach James O'Connor's statement on the game: "Obviously delighted with the three points. It wasn't pretty but, as I say, delighted to get three points. It's a big win for us."

O'Connor on Abend's condition: "He's obviously got a bad smack on the head. He's got a good-sized lump on his forehead, so he's gone straight to the hospital. Obviously a concussion. I think he's going to be OK. He'll come out (of the hospital) tonight. But he got a severe bang on the head."

Magnus Rasmussen on making his first start of 2016: "It didn't come as a surprise because I was told mid-week that I'd be starting this game. But it was my first start in 10 months, so it was tough. It was hard. But it was all worth it. It was fun. I love to play football, so I enjoyed it a lot."

Ranjitsingh before leaving Sunday for Trinidad: "I think getting back to clean sheets is great. The past few games, we've been unlucky to concede some cheap goals, so I think it's great the team is solid in the back. It's a credit to everyone -- not only just the defenders but the guys in front as well to do a solid job of defending. It's great to get a shutout before joining Trinidad for the qualifiers. It will give me a little added confidence. I'm happy with how the game wen

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