Reaction Around HoundTahn: Lilley not pleased, but fans cherish Riverhounds’ rainy night victory

It was a dark, dreary night at Highmark Stadium, but that didn’t stop the Pittsburgh Riverhounds from pushing through with a 1-0 win vs The Miami FC to extend its winning streak to three matches, and pull their record to an even 3-3-2 for the 2024 league campaign.

Before the match, there was moment of silence to honor Terry “T.C.” Shallenberger, the father of team owner, Tuffy Shallenberger. Terry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and avid fan of the Hounds, and he will be missed by all in the Riverhounds family.

PSN’s Colton Coreschi was at Highmark Stadium reporting on the match for PSN (catch the post match report from Colton here), while Ed Thompson caught images of the festivities and action.

Hounds Head Coach Bob Lilley wasn’t too happy with his team’s inability to put the match away, even after pulling ahead early in the first half, they couldn’t convert on numerous second half chances.

“Look, we were poor tonight,” Lilley said.

“We didn’t work hard enough. There was no pressure the first 10 to 20 minutes. (Miami) dictated a lot of the game. They played through us. It started at the beginning of the game. We weren’t willing to get in their face. We defended fairly well, but they were dribbling through us so easily that the game was stretched. We were fortunate to get three points tonight with the way we played.

“I know it’s tough to win a game and be negative, but I don’t think we’re going to win many games playing like that.”

Look for more post match reaction and analysis to come from Colton Coreschi and John Krysinsky in the next couple of days, as the Hounds will have a short turnaround before their Open Cup match vs FC Tulsa, on Tuesday night (7 pm kickoff) at Highmark Stadium.

There was also plenty of Twitter reaction from around HoundTahn following the win — which we have below.

PITvMIA HOUNDTAHN REACTION

The @RiverhoundsSC get their 3rd straight win tonight in a 1-0 shutout over @TheMiamiFC here at @highmarkstadium. @pghsoccernow’s @cjcoreschi has the recap and stories from tonight. #PITvMIA pic.twitter.com/P43wXz15N3

— Ed Thompson (@ThompsonFoto12) May 5, 2024

@RiverhoundsSC BOOM!!!👊👊👊

— Tuffy Shallenberger (@Tuffy_Shall) May 5, 2024

Your rainy day Victory Selfie, featuring Kaziah Sterling and the birthday boy, AMO!#UNLEASH pic.twitter.com/MQsMM08dyt

— Steel Army (@SteelArmy) May 5, 2024

▪️Danny Griffin jugó todo el partido en la victoria del Pittsburgh Riverhounds 🆚️ Miami FC (1-0) por la semana 10 de la USL Championship 🇺🇸. Pittsburgh se ubica en la 5° posición de la Conferencia Este con 11 puntos. pic.twitter.com/shMTRQy0GC

— Peruanos En El Mundo (@peruanos_mundo) May 5, 2024

Water finds its level over the course of a long season.

And don't look now, but the breakout game from the attack is yet to come.

I thought it would come last week. Quite frankly, Miami was lucky it didn't come tonight.

But it's coming.#UNLEASH #HOUNDTAHN https://t.co/1d8LW8DP1A

— Matt Popchock (@PopchockSays) May 5, 2024

Good night from @highmarkstadium 🌙

Despite the rain, you still showed up for the @RiverhoundsSC and brought the energy! ⚡️

THANK YOU to everyone who came out tonight. Whether you were here or watching along from home or your local bar, we greatly appreciate yinz 🖤💛 pic.twitter.com/RrtkBkD2e5

— Greg Pai (@GregPai1) May 5, 2024

Hanging out with @RiverhoundsSC tonight! pic.twitter.com/aSt3XcXLIk

— Erie Otters 🦦 (@ErieOtters) May 4, 2024

Two of the hardest working guys in sports today. And they even have smiles on their faces. @GregPai1 and @Matt_Grubba . @RiverhoundsSC @pghsoccernow pic.twitter.com/Wt8FRB7wAW

— Ed Thompson (@ThompsonFoto12) May 5, 2024

In the 2nd half — holding a 1-0 lead — Hounds living up to their underachieving conversion rate this season #PITvMIA https://t.co/DZfhsil36m

— Pittsburgh Soccer Now (@pghsoccernow) May 5, 2024

Watching my team in between EMS calls.
I love this team! Go @RiverhoundsSC !!#HOUNDTAHN#UNLEASH pic.twitter.com/rswn0GV0Vz

— Patty, Just Patty (@padavies3) May 5, 2024

We're guessing…

KIDS 25
MASCOTS 0 https://t.co/FGVq8j3M7G

— Pittsburgh Soccer Now (@pghsoccernow) May 5, 2024

We still haven't seen them at their best yet, IMO, but Sterling finding his form has been most encouraging. https://t.co/LTbutTOIuL

— Matt Popchock (@PopchockSays) May 5, 2024

Ice cold by Sterling? Yes. But how about that nutmeg and assist from Etou? 😱#HOUNDTAHN | @pghsoccernow https://t.co/hX9TxrSMbv

— Colton Coreschi (@cjcoreschi) May 4, 2024

16' – GOAL HOUNDS! Kazaiah Sterling with the finish after a gorgeous little nutmeg on the left wing and whipped cross from Junior Etou! It's Sterling's second of the year and the good times continue to roll at Highmark!#HOUNDTAHN | @pghsoccernow

— Colton Coreschi (@cjcoreschi) May 4, 2024

RIP. Mr. S was a great man. https://t.co/1QZRfpgWDx

— Mark Madden (@MarkMaddenX) May 4, 2024

Before today's match, we have a moment of silence to honor Terry "T.C." Shallenberger, the father of our team owner, Tuffy Shallenberger.

Terry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and avid fan of the Hounds, and he will be missed by all in the Riverhounds family. pic.twitter.com/1Hb3G5LvDK

— Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (@RiverhoundsSC) May 4, 2024

Gates are about to open at Highmark Stadium! @TheMiamiFC taking on the @RiverhoundsSC on a rainy evening for soccer. 🌧️ #AwayDays pic.twitter.com/5ySKDObbiF

— Joel Delgado (@JoelMDelgado) May 4, 2024

Time to do the damn thing.#UNLEASH pic.twitter.com/Lvz4Yy4bdP

— Steel Army (@SteelArmy) May 4, 2024

It’s a rainy and dreary night here at beautiful @highmarkstadium for some @USLChampionship action between the @RiverhoundsSC and @TheMiamiFC. Kickoff is at 7pm. As always, @pghsoccernow and @cjcoreschi will have all the up to date scores and stories for your soccer needs… pic.twitter.com/qMu6iaGnQ2

— Ed Thompson (@ThompsonFoto12) May 4, 2024

Lord, please let The Miami come out strong against the Riverhounds so I can shit talk @cjcoreschi.

You didn't let me trash @phat7deuce, just give me this.

Amen.#VamosMiami https://t.co/Kzjae5Zv2B

— Michael Battista (@MichaelBattista) May 4, 2024

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