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USSF D-2 Rochester Rhinos

Rhinos To Host First Place Austin At Marina Auto Stadium

July 6, 2010 - U.S. Soccer Federation D-2 (USSF D-2)
Rochester Rhinos News Release


ROCHESTER, NY - The Rochester Rhinos will bring their six-game league unbeaten streak into their match against the first place Austin Aztex on Friday, July 9th at Marina Auto Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m.

Austin (31 pts) and Rochester (25 pts) are the top two point getters in the USSF D2 Pro League this season. Rochester's total equals that of NASL Conference leader Vancouver, however the Rhinos seven wins tops the six the Whitecaps have managed so far. Vancouver will host AC St. Louis on Thursday at Swangard Stadium. The Aztex lead Rochester in the USL Conference by six points after Rochester defeated Montreal 2-1 on Saturday night while Austin managed a tie against Puerto Rico.

Rochester will have their work cut out for them as Austin brings the league's most potent offense to Rochester. The Rhinos, who have tallied the second most goals in league play this season have scored nine fewer goals (28-19) than Austin and has played just one fewer match. The Aztex will also bring the top road record in the league to Rochester on Saturday. The club has posted a 5-0-1 record and outscored its opponents 11-5 away from House Field in Austin. Rochester meanwhile boasts one of the league's top home records, owning a 5-1-2 mark and outscoring the opposition 12-6 at Marina Auto Stadium.

Leading the way for Austin offensively is Edward Johnson, a former English league player who leads the club with eight goals this season. Johnson has experience playing in England with second division club Coventry City and third division side Bradford City. In addition, he has appeared in one match as a substitute with Manchester United in 2003. Fellow Aztex midfielders Maxwell Griffin and Jamie Watson are tied on the club for second with five goals each.

Friday marks the second and final time this season the two clubs will meet. The first meeting saw the Rhinos leave Austin with a 2-1 on April 25th. Andrew Hoxie and Anthony Hamilton scored for Rochester in that match.



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