PITTSBURGH (April 28, 2017) – The Pittsburgh Riverhounds (1-3-2) look to get back in the win column, facing the Harrisburg City Islanders (2-1-1) at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 29 at Highmark Stadium in the first match of the 2017 Keystone Derby Cup, presented by K&L Gates and the Pennsylvania Lottery.
Entering its third year, the Keystone Derby Cup was captured by the Hounds in its inaugural season in 2015 before the City Islanders claimed it this past season.
The first year, most notably remembered for the incredible 6-5 “Miracle on the Mon” victory by Pittsburgh, saw the Hounds go 3-1-0 against their in-state rival, outscoring Harrisburg 16-to-12 in the process.
Last season provided a less offensive-filled affair with the Hounds finishing 0-1-2 against the City Islanders and a 2-1 defeat at home on July 17 proving to be the deciding factor. The two clubs combined for only five goals in those three matches – 3-to-2 in favor of the City Islanders.
Saturday’s tilt will be the first of three between the two clubs in 2017 and the only one at Highmark Stadium during the regular season. The Hounds will head to Harrisburg to play the City Islanders at FNB Field on Wednesday, May 24 and Saturday, August 12.
Off the pitch, this weekend will be a special one for the Hounds, as the club will celebrate five seasons at Highmark Stadium. Fans are encouraged to enjoy the festivities, including pregame $1 beer specials, a beer garden and barbecue, as well as the first 2,000 fans receiving a commemorative “Five Seasons the Mon” water bottle provided by Amcom Office Systems.
In addition, the club is offering a $5 ticket special in the supporter’s section. Tickets are still available today and can be purchased by visiting www.riverhounds.com.
For fans unable to make the match, be sure to follow along live with USL Match Center and on Twitter at @PghRiverhounds. More info the match can be found below.
WHO
Pittsburgh Riverhounds vs. Harrisburg City Islanders
WHEN
7 p.m. on Saturday, April 29
WHERE
Highmark Stadium
WATCH
FOLLOW
Twitter: @PghRiverhounds – #PGHvHAR | #UNLEASH
Harrisburg overall record: 2-1-1
Harrisburg away record: 1-1-0
STREAK: T1
Pittsburgh overall record: 1-3-2
Pittsburgh home record: 0-2-1
STREAK: L1
August 27, 2016 at FNB Field
Pittsburgh 1, Harrisburg 1
Scoring Summary
HAR – Craig Foster 65’ (Cardel Benbow)
PGH – Sergio Campbell 70’ (Danny Earls)
July 17, 2016 at Highmark Stadium
Harrisburg 2, Pittsburgh 1
Scoring Summary
HAR – Dante Leverock 29’ (Jose Barril)
HAR – Jose Barril 33’
PGH – Kevin Kerr 60’
Pittsburgh
Goals: Corey Hertzog (3)
Assists: Taylor Washington, Joe Greenspan, Kevin Kerr, Kay Banjo and Marshall Hollingsworth (1)
Points: Corey Hertzog (6)
Saves: Trey Mitchell (10)
Save %: Trey Mitchell (.667%)
GAA: Trey Mitchell (1.25)
Harrisburg
Goals: Tiago Calvano, Manolo Sanchez, Paul Wilson, Aaron Wheeler and Cardel Benbow (1)
Assists: Lee Nishanian, James Thomas and Pedro Ribeiro (1)
Points: Tiago Calvano, Manolo Sanchez, Paul Wilson, Aaron Wheeler and Cardel Benbow (2)
Saves: Brandon Miller (7)
Save %: Brandon Miller (.636%)
GAA: Brandon Miller (1.00)
Pittsburgh
Richmond 2, Pittsburgh 1
SCORING SUMMARY:
RIC – Fred Owusu Sekyere 15’ (Raul Gonzalez)
RIC – Alhaji Kamara 46’
PGH – Marshall Hollingsworth 59’
LINEUP:
Trey Mitchell – Taylor Washington (Kay Banjo 45’), Joe Greenspan, Jamal Jack (Ritchie Duffie 23’), Rich Balchan – Jack Thompson, Victor Souto, Abuchi Obinwa (Kenroy Howell 76’), Marshall Hollingsworth – Kevin Kerr, Corey Hertzog
Harrisburg
Orlando City B 1, Harrisburg 1
SCORING SUMMARY:
HAR – Tiago Calvano 80’ (penalty)
ORL – Zach Carroll 90’+ (Pierre Da Silva)
LINEUP:
Brandon Miller – Tiago Calvano, Abbas Mohammed, Lee Nishanian, James Thomas – John Grosh, Danny DiPrima (Paul Wilson 60’), Jonathan Mendoza, Rasheed Olabiyi, Cardel Benbow (Shawn McLaws 84’) – Aaron Wheeler (Pedro Ribeiro 76’)
First 2,000 fans receive commemorative “Five Seasons the Mon” scarf provided by Amcom Office Systems. In addition, there will be $1 beers from gates open at 5:30 p.m. to kickoff. Inside the stadium, the beer garden will be serving up brews and BBQ, including a live DJ and various prize giveaways.
Festivities will extend to fans of all ages, as younger fans are encouraged to enjoy provided face painting, caricatures and photo booth fun.
Keeping with the festive spirit, the Hounds are offering a special $5 “Five Seasons” celebration ticket for any fans interested in attending the fun-filled evening. These $5 tickets will place fans right in the action alongside the Steel Army in the Paul Child Stand supporter’s section.
