Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 6, Philadelphia Union II, 0, 2nd
Live Updates: Twitter at @PghSoccerNow #PHIvPIT
Post-Game: John Krysinsky & Matt Gajtka on Pittsburgh Sports Live
MATCH SUMMARY
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC completely outclassed Philadelphia Union II with dominant performance, rolling to 4-0 victory at Subaru Park on Saturday.
The Hounds improved its record to 2-0-0 as they patiently picked apart a young Union II squad with an average player age of 18 1/2 years. Ropapa Mensah, Danny Griffin, Anthony Velarde, Lukas Fernandes and Steevan Dos Santos with a pair. Griffin, in his first ever pro start, added two assists as well as the Hounds captain, Kenardo Forbes.
After a bit of a slow start, the Hounds started to attack using the width and space against Union II’s 4-2-2-2 formation, ultimately using its possession advantage to stretch the Union’s shape and make the hosts chase the game.
The win gives the Hounds a leg up in its group table, as they now sit at the top with six points after two games. Remarkably, after 20 seasons, this is the first time Pittsburgh has started a season with two wins.
Riverhounds SC will have a quick turnaround, by hosting Indy Eleven on Wednesday night at Highmark Stadium (7 p.m. kickoff on ESPN 2). There will not be any fans in attendance.
GAMEDAY UPDATES
First half done. 2-0 Hounds.
My goodness Philly II look outmatched. Tired, sloppy, unable to sustain an attack, too passive in defense.
Maybe they can turn things around, but probably not.
The Hounds certainly will not be taking their foot off the gas.#PHIvPIT #RiverhoundsSC
— Mark Asher Goodman (@soccer_rabbi) July 19, 2020
26′ Pittsburgh completely in control of possession — in the ballpark of 65% in the first 25 minutes, but pretty sloppy in the final third.
22′ The Hounds continue to be clever at playing it behind a high defensive line.
12′ Ben Martino makes his first save as a pro — on a Kenardo Forbes free kick. Welcome to the big leagues kid.
8′ Forbes nearly connects again with Jordan Dover like they did last week — sending a diagonal ball to the far side of the box after a cut back and turn as Dover made a run behind the back line.
The Riverhounds SC starters — Danny Griffin makes his first-ever pro start as an attacking midfielder. Few other surprises.
Here’s the Steel, um, I mean Philly Union 11 lineup…
Former Riverhounds Academy keeper Ben Martino gets his first pro start against his hometown club tonight!
IT'S GAMEDAY!
Like Augustus Gloop in a river of chocolate, you should try to drink it all in.
— Steel Army (@SteelArmy) July 18, 2020
The @RiverhoundsSC play on 22 The Point…
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— 22 The Point (@22ThePoint) July 17, 2020
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— Steel Army (@SteelArmy) July 17, 2020
This also means there's a chance Pittsburgh native Ben Martino (2002) will get to play against his hometown team. Martino joined the Union Academy from the Riverhounds Academy last summer.
— Brotherly Game (@BrotherlyGame) July 18, 2020
Just in case you needed some background on Ben Martino, we shared this last year on five Riverhounds Developmental Academy players joining MLS academies, including Martino, who attended Taylor Allderdice High School.
Five Western PA-based players to join MLS Developmental Academies
GAME NOTES & DETAIL
Saturday, July 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania
Television (Pittsburgh): 22 The Point
Streaming: ESPN+
This will mark Riverhounds SC’s first match against a group opponent. Pittsburgh comes into this match with a five-game winning streak in road matches.
In their last game out, the Hounds defeated the 2019 USL Championship runner-up Louisville City FC, 3-1. Going down 1-0, the Hounds were able to respond with three unanswered goals of their own. The first goal was scored by defender Jordan Dover, followed by Pittsburgh native Robbie Mertz. Midfielder Anthony Velarde scored the team’s final goal.
With two impressive efforts in the season opener, Mertz and Dover were awarded a spot on the USL Championship Team of the Week. In addition, Ropapa Mensah was named to the Team of the Week bench for assisting on two of the three goals scored on Sunday.
This will be Union II’s second game of the season, but their first since the season restart. Back on March 7, Philadelphia recorded a 0-0 draw against Loudoun United FC. Very little offense occurred for both sides, as each team was only able to muster three shots on goal apiece.
PSN’s COVERAGE THIS WEEK
Mark Goodman’s match preview / U2 Scouting Report
Takeaways/Player Grades: High-pressing Hounds crash Louisville’s new stadium party
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