In pictures: Bethlehem Steel 0-3 Indy Eleven
PSP’s Rob Simmons presents his photos from the Steel’s disappointing loss to Indy Eleven.
PSP’s Rob Simmons presents his photos from the Steel’s disappointing loss to Indy Eleven.
Playing their third match in seven days, the Steel looked tired and out of sorts, falling to Indy Eleven 3-0 in Saturday’s doubleheader.
After playing two matches in just four days, let’s review and analyze some of Bethlehem’s top players.
In a battle of quick turnarounds, the more experienced Charlotte Independence handled it better and beat Bethlehem 2-1. They were desperate for their first win.
A brace from Kacper Przybylko and a penalty from Fabinho powered Bethlehem Steel to its first-ever win over Charleston Battery, 2-1.
On the same day the Union’s nascent youth movement defeated F. C. Dallas’s older one in stoppage time, so its player development side defeated Sporting Kansas City’s making up three goals in the last 25 minutes, including a winner at the death.
Forcing the Pittsburgh “Lilley-hounds” to come from behind to tie Saturday night surprised many people. PSP runs through the lineup player by player.
The Keystone State rivalry was a physical one, as well as a 2-2 draw at Talen Energy Stadium.
Once again, one defensive error caused Bethlehem to lose 1-0, as the hosts couldn’t generate any offense against visiting Memphis 901.
Bethlehem Steel are not the first player development side to implement a thorough-going youth movement. They are the first to rely heavily on teenage international players. They have six such among their total of nine international players.
Comments