PITTSBURGH (May 20, 2020) – Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC defeated Indy Eleven, 3-2, in its first week three game in Division B of the USL eCup: FIFA20 Edition esports tournament this evening.
With defender Mark Lindstrom on the sticks, the Hounds, playing as the Belgium National team, were in a battle early. Indy, playing as the Ivory Coast National Team, fired a strike into the top-left corner to start the scoring in the 10th minute. The Hounds would soon fire back, scoring two goals in five minutes to take a 2-1 lead in the 25th minute. Then, in the 45th minute, Indy was given a red card, swinging the momentum in the Hounds’ favor. The Hounds would add another goal in the 52nd minute, which would prove to be all the insurance they needed, despite a 79th minute goal from Indy. The Hounds dominated possession, and outshot Indy, 11-9.
With the win, the Hounds will face the Tampa Bay Rowdies at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow. Winning this game would put the Hounds in the Division B championship game, which would take place at 8:30 p.m. on Friday. No matter what happens, all of Pittsburgh’s FIFA20 esports matches can be streamed on on the club’s Twitch Channel.
Riverhounds SC is proud to partner with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank during the USL eCup: FIFA20 Edition. Each dollar donated will help provide five meals to local families. For more information on the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, please visit pittsburghfoodbank.org.
For more information on the USL eCup: FIFA20 Edition and its tournament format, please visit uslchampionship.com. This tournament is not affiliated with or sponsored by Electronic Arts Inc. or its licensors.
