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Rhinos Lose 5-0 in Charleston, Home Opener Saturday, April 22nd.

April 15, 2017 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Rochester Rhinos News Release


CHARLESTON, SC - The Rhinos finished a three-match road trip in South Carolina, dropping a tough 5-0 contest.

Battery forward Romario Williams scored a 12-minute hat-trick (15', 25', 27') to start the contest for Charleston, and they never looked back.

Williams would add an assist 5 minutes later as he and Ataulla Guerra would play a 1-2 with eachother in the box which Guerra slotted past Rhinos goalkeeper Dan Lynd.

In the 82nd minute, Heviel Cordoves shot a ball across the box that found the feet of Maikel Chang to finish the match at 5-0.

"Today's game was not a reflection of what our team is capable of," Coach Bob Lilley stated, "We have to get better, it's early in the season, and next week is our home opener. We need to regroup and we will get past this."

The Rhinos are 1-1-1 on the season, ending a USL-leading 11-match unbeaten streak.

RHINOS: [Lynd, Pratzner, Campbell, Farrell, James, Kamdem Fewo (Lee 62'), Fall (Bereford, 71'), Garzi, Forbes, Francois, Boukemia (Graf, 62')

The Rhinos home opener is on Saturday, April 22 when the defending USL Cup champion New York Red Bulls II visit Capelli Sport Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6:05 p.m. ET. Gates open 2 hours prior to each game, where fans can enjoy $2 Genesee happy hour drafts until 15 minutes before kickoff!

Advance single game tickets are always available at a discount. Order online using this link, visit the Capelli Sport Stadium Box Office or call 585-454-5425. For limited time, fans can use the promo code 'SOCCER' for $10 off opening day tickets. Those who use this promo code will automatically be entered in a drawing for a Rhinos Prize Pack, which includes an autographed jersey.

Season tickets are available here, including the Youth Fan Club which includes a home jersey, full season ticket and more for just $45!

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is in the building cooking up ribs, wings, pulled pork/brisket sandwiches and select sides!

For groups of 10 or more and special discounted season tickets and packages please contact the Rhinos at tickets@rhinossoccer.com or call using the phone number above.



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