The Pittsburgh Riverhounds now know who they will be facing in next week’s Second Round U.S. Open Cup — as the Lansdowne Bhoys pulled out a dramatic, late goal in the dying moments of extra time to defeat Long Island Rough Riders 2-1.
It was the first win ever in U.S. Open Cup for the Lansdowne Bhoys – a team with Irish roots based just north of New York City — who have a bit of a celebrity — ESPN soccer commentator Tommy Smyth who is the team president.
Here’s the game recap from U.S. Soccer
Long Island Rough Riders (PDL) 1, Lansdowne Bhoys (N.Y.) 2 (a.e.t.)
Open Cup debutants Lansdowne Bhoys scored an impressive First Round victory to advance past the Long Island Rough Riders in the 2016 U.S. Open Cup. Ovan Oakley put the Bhoys on the board after only eight minutes, but early in the second half the Rough Riders leveled matters when Alfonso struck on a 59th minute counter attack. The match looked to be headed to penalties until Lansdowne was awarded a penalty kick in the 126th minute that Ciaran Mc Guigan drove home to send the Bhoys into a Second Round match-up with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds at Highmark Stadium in Pittsburgh on May 18.