Riverhawks Top Flyers 1-0

Published on April 10, 2003 under A-League (A-League)
Cincinnati Riverhawks News Release


(Cincinnati, OH) – The Cincinnati Riverhawks recorded their first preseason win last night with a 1-0 win over Ohio Cup champion Flyers of the University of Dayton. Almost 200 people braved the near freezing cold to watch the Flyers and the Riverhawks at Piqua's Wertz Stadium. The Riverhawks would like thank the University of Dayton, the city of Piqua, and the Northern Eclipse Soccer Association for hosting the match.

Coach Nick Ranieri commented that the team played well and had numerous opportunities to score. "Eric played beautifully in goal the first half stopping all of Dayton's chances which came mostly from counterattacks."

F Juan Sastoque scored the lone goal in the 24', his third of the preseason. Juan received the ball from F Salvatore Piriane, turned and took the ball up the middle. He was then able to split a couple of defenders and put the ball in the top right corner of the net, out of the reach of the Dayton keeper.

The Hawks had 4 or 5 more excellent chances to score in the 2nd half, but were just not able to put the ball in the net.

"The team is looking better and better," said coach Ranieri. "We will only get better as time goes on and when Philippe [Godoy] and Allen [Eller] re-join the team, we can only improve."

HAWKS CONTINUE PRESEASON ACTION SUNDAY

The Hawks are back in action this Sunday April 13 against the Norse of Northern Kentucky University. This game was set just in the past day and will take place at 2:30 pm at the practice fields on the Northern Kentucky University. The Riverhawks take on the University of Cincinnati Bearcats on Wednesday April 16 at UC at 7:00 pm.

April 16 - @ University of Cincinnati

April 23 - @ Wright State

April 26 - Ohio State

April 30 - @ Xavier University

TEAM RELEASES GIACOBBONE

The Riverhawks announce they have released Alessio Giacobbone due to injury. Alessio fractured his ankle in a scrimmage this week and will be out at least 60 days.

"It's an unfortunate circumstance," said Ranieri. "But we will take a look at him again when he is healed."

As an A-League premier team and part of the United Soccer Leagues, the Cincinnati Riverhawks enter its sixth season in 2003. The Riverhawks will open their 2003 home schedule May 2 against their Central Division rivals the Indianapolis Blast at 8:05 pm. For tickets and general team information call (513) 326-GOAL or visit www.riverhawks.com.

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