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WPIAL Postgame Report: Pine-Richland rallies for hard-fought draw with Butler

Photo by Ed Thompson

PSN FEATURED GAME – WEEK 1

FINAL: Butler 2, Pine-Richland  2 (Class 4A — Section 1) 

In Pittsburgh Soccer Now‘s 2020 season opening ‘Game of the Week’ — Pine-Richland rallied from a 2-0 deficit to draw Class 4A, Section 1 rivals Butler 2-2 at Pine-Richland Stadium on Monday night.

Landon Mohney scored twice for Butler, but the Rams came roaring back with two second half goals from Will Sang and Mack Allen.

Pine-Richland’s Jordan Wiegand joined us for a Zoom Postgame interview to talk about his team’s valiant effort to battle back against a playoff team from a year-ago that features one of the top boys players in the WPIAL Class 4A (Mohney).

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Key Moments:

Second overtime period ends with neither side able to push through for the golden goal. Both teams begin the season with 0-0-1 records in one of the toughest sections around, Class 4A, Section 1.

1st OT ends with Butler generating the better chances, but still no goal.

OVERTIME at PINE-RICHLAND!! The Rams head into the extra period with the momentum. Can they complete the comeback?

73′ – GOAL – PINE-RICHLAND 2, BUTLER 2

Pine-Richland draws even with Butler!
Mack Allen in on partial break — puts it right in center of goal.

52′ – GOAL – PINE-RICHLAND 1, BUTLER 2

Will Sang converts on his PK chance!

44′ – GOAL – BUTLER 2. P-R 0 (another early goal for the Golden Tornado!) Landon Mohney again!

HALF – BUTLER 1, P-R 0

38′ – Pine-Richland with a great chance on first corner attempt of 1st half — mad scramble for ball in goal box with bodies everywhere — but somehow Butler clears it.

30′ – Pine-Richland with more possession through large portions of 1st half since giving up the early goal, but unable to convert anything.

4′ – GOAL — Butler 1, Pine-Richland 0: Just a few minutes in, Butler draws a PK — and Landon Mohney delivers the PK finish for his first goal of the season!

RELISTEN TO THE AUDIO PLAY-BY-PLAY WITH MATT GAJTKA

 

 

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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