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FINAL: Hounds 2, Charlotte 2

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs Charlotte Independence

Saturday, Sept. 29 – 7 p.m.
Sportsplex at Matthews

UPDATES:

90′ – GOAL – Pittsburgh, 2-2

Ben Zemanski in dying moments ties it.

86′- GOAL – Charlotte, 2-1

Éamon Zayed scores, after a assist by a through Jorge Herrera.

20′ – GOAL – Charlotte, 1-1

Riverhounds killer Jorge Herrera with the finish after Charlotte with nice build up.

Romeo Parkes gets the Hounds on the board early in the 4th minute.

WATCH
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Twitter: @RiverhoundsSC – #CLTvPGH | #UNLEASH
Stats: USL Match Center

KEY STORYLINES

Having clinched a playoff spot earlier this week, the Hounds now shift their focus to locking up a home postseason date at Highmark Stadium for the first time in franchise history. Currently second in the East, Pittsburgh can clinch a home playoff game with a win or a loss/tie from Indy Eleven against FC Cincinnati.

Despite its record, Charlotte will present a formidable foe, especially at home, as the club has conceded defeat only three times in 16 games this season at Matthews. Additionally, the Independence have had the Hounds’ number since joining the league in 2015, holding a 5-0-2 record all-time in head-to-head contests.

TEAM RECORDS
Charlotte overall record: 9-11-10
Charlotte home record: 7-3-6
Streak: T2

Pittsburgh overall record: 15-4-11
Pittsburgh away record: 6-2-5
Streak: W2

HOUNDS INJURY REPORT
Kevin Kerr – Out (Calf)
Kyle Morton – Out (Lower-body)

RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
Aug. 18, 2018, at Highmark Stadium
Pittsburgh 0, Charlotte 0

July 4, 2017, at Highmark Stadium
Charlotte 3, Pittsburgh 1

Scoring Summary
CLT – Enzo Martinez 40’
CLT – Jorge Herrera 62’ (penalty)
CLT – Jorge Herrera 79’
PGH – Chevaughn Walsh 90’+2 (Corey Hertzog)

SEASON LEADERS
Pittsburgh
Goals: Neco Brett (15)
Assists: Kenardo Forbes (8)
Points: Neco Brett (36)
Saves: Dan Lynd (36)
Save %: Dan Lynd (.706)
GAA: Dan Lynd (0.72)

Charlotte
Goals: Jorge Herrera (11)
Assists: Sam Vines and Alex Martinez (4)
Points: Jorge Herrera (25)
Saves: Andrew Dykstra (56)
Save %: Brandon Miller (.647)
GAA: Brandon Miller (1.50)

LAST TIME OUT…
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh 2, Penn FC 0

SCORING SUMMARY:
PGH – Kay Banjo 38’
PGH – Andrew Lubahn 90’+3 (Neco Brett)

LINEUP:
Mike Kirk – Ray Lee, Todd Pratzner, Joe Greenspan, Hugh Roberts, Thomas Vancaeyezeele – Kenardo Forbes (Andrew Lubahn 90’), Mouhamed Dabo – Ben Fitzpatrick, Christiano François (Jordan Dover 85’) – Kay Banjo (Neco Brett 76’)

Charlotte
New York 1, Charlotte 1

SCORING SUMMARY:
CLT – Greg Jordan 15’ (Conor O’Brien)
NY – Anatole Bertrand-Abang 70’

LINEUP:
Brandon Miller – Sam Vines, Henry Kalungi (Bertrand Owundi Eko’o 45’), Bilal Duckett, Joel Johnson – Kevan George – Alex Martinez, Conor O’Brien, Greg Jordan, Jake Areman (Kay Voser 69’) – Caleb Calvert (Jorge Herrera 74’)

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).

Glory on the Grass

Riverhounds MF Kenardo Forbes

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