PITTSBURGH (October 18, 2018) – In the first round of the USL Playoffs, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (15-5-14) will host Bethlehem Steel FC (14-12-8) at 7 p.m. on Saturday at Highmark Stadium for the first-ever postseason game in the history of the venue.
This match will also mark the 100th Hounds game ever at Highmark Stadium. Currently, the club has an eight-game unbeaten streak (4-0-4) on the banks of the Monongahela River.
This season, Pittsburgh holds an undefeated record (2-0-0) against Bethlehem. The Black and Gold have outscored Steel FC, 6-2, in these two matches combined. The Hounds have never lost a home game to Bethlehem, holding a 3-0-0 all-time home record against the in-state foe.
Highmark Stadium will glitter in gold on Saturday, as the match will be a Gold Out. All fans in attendance will receive a gold rally towel, presented by Allegheny Health Network, and those 21-years-and-older will obtain a gold t-shirt, presented by Heineken.
Prior to kickoff, fans can also enjoy a couple of tailgates taking place in the West End parking lot. Moe’s Southwest Grill will offer a $15 package that includes food and a ticket to the match. Furthermore, Riverhounds SC owner Tuffy Shallenberger will host a tailgate from 2-6 p.m., serving pregame barbecue.
Tickets are still available, but are going quickly. Fans can purchase tickets to witness Pittsburgh sports history by calling 412-865-GOAL or by visiting https://sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net/riverhounds/fillthemark. The game can be streamed on ESPN+ with a paid subscription. More details on the match’s broadcast will be available later this week.
WHO
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC vs. Bethlehem Steel FC
2018 USL Cup Playoffs Quarterfinals
WHEN
7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20
WHERE
Highmark Stadium
WATCH
FOLLOW
Twitter: @RiverhoundsSC – #PGHvBST | #UNLEASH
Stats: USL Match Center
Bethlehem Steel FC overall record: 14-12-8
Bethlehem Steel FC road record: 6-8-3
Streak: W1
Pittsburgh overall record: 15-5-14
Pittsburgh home record: 9-2-7
Streak: L1
Kyle Morton – Out (Lower-body)
Sept. 7, 2018, at Highmark Stadium
Pittsburgh 4, Bethlehem 1
Scoring Summary:
PGH – Joe Greenspan 17’ (Ben Zemanski)
BST – James Chambers 35’ (penalty)
PGH – Kenardo Forbes 45’ (Neco Brett)
PGH – Neco Brett 76’
PGH – Jordan Dover 79’ (Ray Lee)
Aug. 12, 2018, at Goodman Stadium
Pittsburgh 2, Bethlehem Steel FC 1
Scoring Summary:
PGH – Neco Brett 35’ (Kenardo Forbes)
BST – Chris Nanco 52’ (Santi Moar)
PGH – Neco Brett 79’ (Christiano François)
Pittsburgh
Goals: Neco Brett (15)
Assists: Kenardo Forbes (8)
Points: Neco Brett (37)
Saves: Dan Lynd (43)
Save %: Mike Kirk (.684)
GAA: Dan Lynd (0.81)
Bethlehem Steel FC
Goals: Santi Moar and Michee Ngalina (6)
Assists: Santi Moar (8)
Points: Santi Moar (20)
Saves: Jake McGuire (67)
Save %: John McCarthy (.754)
GAA: John McCarthy (1.17)
Pittsburgh
New York 2, Pittsburgh 1
SCORING SUMMARY:
NY – Tom Barlow 30’
NY – Jared Stroud 90’+1 (José Aguinaga)
PGH – Joe Greenspan 90’+5 (Joe Holland)
LINEUP:
Dan Lynd – Ray Lee (Joe Holland 79’), Thomas Vancaeyezeele, Joe Greenspan, Tobi Adewole, Jordan Dover – Ben Zemanski (Mouhamed Dabo 73’) – Romeo Parkes, Christiano François (Kevin Kerr 86’), Kenardo Forbes – Neco Brett
Bethlehem Steel FC
Bethlehem 1, Tampa Bay 0
SCORING SUMMARY:
BST – Michee Ngalina 13’ (Brenden Aaronson)
LINEUP:
John McCarthy – Matthew Real, Benjamin Ofeimu, Matthew Mahoney, Olivier Mbaizo – James Chambers, Anthony Fontana – Santi Moar (Chris Nanco 84’), Brenden Aaronson (Drew Skundrich 71’), Michee Ngalina – Fabian Herbers (Faris Pemi Moumbagna 76’)
The 100th game ever played at Highmark Stadium will be a gold out. All fans in attendance will receive a gold rally towel, courtesy of Allegheny Health Network, and, additionally, the first 2,000 fans 21-years-and-older will get a gold t-shirt, provided by Heineken.
The party will get started early with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. and $1 beers leading up to kickoff. In the West End parking lot, the Hounds will be offering up two tailgate options for fans. Moe’s Southwest Grill will be on hand offering cuisine and a ticket to the match for only $15 – link to purchase can be found here. In addition, Hounds owner Tuffy Shallenberger will be hosting a special pre-game barbeque running from 2-6 p.m.
