Preview: Riverhounds SC vs. Charleston Battery
September 12, 2019 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC News Release
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (13-4-9) prepares for its second home game in a row, this time battling the Charleston Battery (8-7-11) at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Highmark Stadium.
Game Notes
This will mark the second meeting this season between the clubs. The first game was on May 4 at MUSC Health Stadium and it ended in a 2-2 draw. Pittsburgh jumped ahead early with goals from Kevin Kerr (5th minute) and Kenardo Forbes (12th minute) before Charleston posted tallies from Zeiko Lewis (penalty in the 76th minute) and Nicque Daley (81st minute).
The Hounds hold an unbeaten mark of 8-0-6 at home this season. The club currently holds a 22-game unbeaten streak in home regular season games. The Battery were the last club to defeat the Hounds in regular season action at Highmark Stadium, dating back to July 21, 2018.
On the other hand, Charleston tied the Swope Park Rangers, 0-0, this past Wednesday. The team currently holds an away record of 3-5-4.
DON'T MISS OUT
This Saturday at Highmark Stadium, the Hounds will be holding a food drive with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. There will be donation barrels at the game, so make sure to check the list of needed items to donate.
Food Bank List
Fans can purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com. Take advantage of our WQED Family Zone 4-for-$40 deal by using the code "WQED" upon purchase.
Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., and the Hounds will offer $1 beers up until 7 p.m. kickoff.
MATCH INFORMATION:
Date: Saturday, Sept. 14
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Highmark Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
Streaming: ESPN+
Live Statistics: USL Championship Match Center
Live Updates: Twitter at @RiverhoundsSC and #PITvCHS
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