Match report: FC Cincinnati 2-1 Bethlehem Steel FC
Lightning struck, literally. The Steel lost 2-1 in Cincinnati after the final minutes of the game were called off following a lengthy weather delay.
Lightning struck, literally. The Steel lost 2-1 in Cincinnati after the final minutes of the game were called off following a lengthy weather delay.
The Steel travelled to Toronto and earned three points. After converting an early penalty, Bethlehem’s stout defending sealed the game.
Bethlehem’s match with Cincinnati came down to a dramatic conclusion, as Hugh Roberts headed home the winner in the 87′. Combined with a stellar defensive performance, it was enough for Roberts to earn PSP’s player of the week.
The Steel score dramatically in the 87th minute to steal three points from highly regarded FC Cincinnati.
Bethlehem Steel fought back after City Islanders charged furiously out of the gate. But after pulling even, Bethlehem fell at the death. Former Union men Aaron Wheeler and Pedro Ribiero contributed to the City Islanders’ win.
After 26 combined matches, a member of the Philadelphia Union organization has earned a win. Bethlehem Steel FC took three points from Cincinatti. With the result, one player stood out to earn PSP’s player of the week.
PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand Saturday afternoon as the Union played Steel FC in an extended training session friendly open to Bethlehem’s season ticket holders.
A hybrid side of Steel professionals and Academy amateurs holds Harrisburg City Islanders full preseason squad in the wind in Wayne.
Steel blanked Temple on the back of an Adam Najem goal. Fellow Union players Brian Carroll, Giliano Wijnaldum and Marcus Epps also featured.
Temple product Matt Mahoney and fellow fullback Charlie Reymann officially join the Union’s USL affiliate after successful trials.
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