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Kerr leads Hounds to thrilling 3-2 win

The Riverhounds won for the third straight match in a fast-paced thriller, beating Bethlehem Steel FC 3-2 at Highmark Stadium on Saturday night.
It was a match that had a little bit of everything including goals by Corey HertzogJamal Jack and Kevin Kerr, who tallied the final go-ahead goal in the 75th minute.
While the Hounds, who improved to an 8-8-9 record, good for 33 points, raced out to an early 2-0 edge, they would have to battle back against a persistent Steel FC side to finish August unbeaten (3-0-1) and jump into a tie in the USL’s Eastern Conference standings with their cross-state foes.
It was the Hounds captain, Kerr, who was the difference maker in an exciting game filled with a lot of momentum swings, as he provided a second-effort, game-winning tally and assisted on both of the first half goals.
“There’s that belief. Even when they came back, and it was 2-2. The boys were flying forward. They believed that we could win,” Kerr said. “We kept going and going, and staying in the game and getting stronger in the end. Hats off to the boys, it was a massive win.”
For the complete game recap, interviews and highlights of the goals, you can read my recap on DK Pittsburgh Sports.
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John Krysinsky has covered soccer and other sports for many years for various publications and media outlets. He is also author of 'Miracle on the Mon' -- a book about the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, which chronicles the club, particularly the early years of Highmark Stadium with the narrative leading up to and centered around a remarkable match that helped provide a spark for the franchise. John has covered sports for Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, DK Pittsburgh Sports, Pittsburgh Sports Report, has served as color commentator on Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC broadcasts, and worked with OPTA Stats and broadcast teams for US Open Cup and International Champions Cup matches held in the US. Krysinsky also served as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at his alma mater, Point Park University, where he led the Pioneers to the first-ever winning seasons and playoff berths (1996-98); head coach of North Catholic boys (2007-08), associate head coach of Shady Side Academy boys (2009-2014).

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