Rochester Rhinos tops Miami FC 1-0
June 1, 2007 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Fort Lauderdale Strikers News Release
Miami, June 1, 2007 - Miami FC did not let the standing water on the field slow them down as they created two prime scoring opportunities in the first 4 minutes. First, Eric Vasquez won a free kick 30 yards from the Rochester goal and his ensuing cross met the head of Cristiano Dias inside the Rhinos penalty area. His powerful header was wide of the goal, however. Minutes later, Nacho Calcagno made a quick turn inside the box and exploded by the defender. His right-footed blast made for a challenging save for Rochester goalkeeper Chase Harrison.
In the 14th minute, Rochester looked to have the first goal of the match. Miami FC goalkeeper Pat Hannigan was beat and the ball was heading towards goal but JP Rodrigues made a great recovery to sweep the ball off the line and keep the game scoreless.
Ten minutes later, Miami FC's Sean Fraser had a crack at goal. Zinho started the play by intercepting a Rochester pass near the half way line and pushed the ball in front of a charging Fraser. The Jamaican player carried the ball into space before unleashing a 25 yard rocket that Harrison would struggle to save.
In the 25th minute, Rochester's Mike Ambersly gave the visitors a 1-0 lead. He coolly finished a rebound in an open net after a Mathew Delicate attempt was denied by Hannigan.
Neither team was able to create a significant scoring chance for the next 20 minutes and the game entered halftime with Rochester holding a 1-0 lead.
Vasquez made a solo run up the middle of the field in the 48th minute before unloading a 30 yard laser shot. His shot, however, was stopped by Harrison.
In the 74th minute, Sean Cameron tried to cross from 35 yards out on the left side. His cross quickly turned into a shot by swerving toward the goal and dipping over Harrison in the Rochester goal. The bend on the ball was not enough though, as the ball whistled just wide of the far post.
Dias had another header chance in the 83rd minute. Still up field from his normal center defense position because of a corner kick, Dias found a Sergio Van Kanten cross and flicked it on towards goal with his head. The flick was not accurate enough though, as it missed the frame.
Miami FC kept the pressure on the Rhinos until the final whistle creating two golden chances in the 90th minute. Combination play through midfield between Zinho and Nico Mosquera freed Zinho for a long range shot that force Harrison to push the ball wide of the goal for a Miami FC corner kick. Rochester cleared the following corner but Vasquez picked off the clearance and hit another 30 yard bomb that looked like it might dip and curve around Harrison but the shot was ultimately off-target and Miami FC went on to lose 1-0.
Miami FC next plays tomorrow night at the Atlanta Silverbacks.
• Discuss this story on the USL First Division message board...
USL First Division Stories from June 1, 2007
- Rochester Rhinos tops Miami FC 1-0 - Fort Lauderdale Strikers
- Busy Week For The Impact - Montreal Impact
- Beavers, Timbers Announce Finalization Of Sale To Shortstop, LLC - Portland Timbers
- Bring a Non-Perishable food item to Saturday's match - Seattle Sounders
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
