Another round is in the books for the 2011 US Open Cup and the trend of the favorites advancing through the tournament continued in full force Tuesday night as there were no surprise results in the seven completed matches with one to be replayed Wednesday afternoon. The biggest headline of the night was the end of the Charleston Battery’s status of being unbeaten against non-MLS opposition at the famous Blackbaud Stadium.
NY Pancyprian Freedoms 0:0 AET (5:6 PK) FC New York – Recap [+]
The USL Pro club survived a 22nd minute red card, going nearly 100 minutes down a player in a scoreless draw against a fierce amateur side with veteran ex-professionals before advancing in seven rounds of penalties on a pair of surprising failed attempts from two Freedoms stars. TheCup.us Match MVP: Steven Diaz
Rochester Rhinos 1:0 Harrisburg City Islanders – Recap [+]
A fantastic night in goal from Neal Kitson and a late penalty kick converted by Tony Donatelli put the former Open Cup champions through against their league rivals for another chance to play the role of giant killer. TheCup.us Match MVP: Neal Kitson
Pittsburgh Riverhounds 1:4 Richmond Kickers – Recap [+]
With two goals in the first half, David Bulow took the tournament lead in scoring and moved into a tie for first in the all-time professional era scoring table. Matthew Delicate added two more to lock up the victory against their league foes. TheCup.us Match MVP: David Bulow
Charlotte Eagles 2:3 (AET) Wilmington Hammerheads – Recap [+]
Trailing their state and league rivals by two, the Hammerheads made a thrilling comeback to take the match in overtime. TheCup.us Match MVP: Chris Banks
Orlando City 1:0 Charleston Battery – Recap [+]
A strike from defender Rob Valentino proved the difference as Orlando City became the first non-MLS club to win at Blackbaud stadium against the Battery. TheCup.us Match MVP: Rob Valentino
Chicago Fire Premier 2:0 Madison 56ers – Recap [+]
A lengthy thunderstorm washed out the match 17 minutes into the contest, erasing Chicago’s initial 1-0 lead in a game that was replayed in full on Wednesday. The following day, Chicago Fire Premier punched their ticket to the Third Round with a 2-0 victory over the Madison 56ers. The Fire received goals from Andrew Ribeiro in the 66th minute and Thierry Zahui just two minutes later to seal the victory. Chicago moves on to play Sporting Kansas City on Tuesday, June 28 at LiveStrong Park at 8:30 p.m. EST. TheCup.us Match MVP: Andrew Ribeiro
Real Colorado Foxes 1:3 Kitsap Pumas – Recap [+]
An own goal negated Kitsap’s early lead, making Robbie Christner’s double the difference in the contest between the two unbeaten PDL clubs. TheCup.us Match MVP: Robbie Christner
LA Blues 1:0 Ventura County Fusion – Recap [+]
Israel Sesay was in the right place at the right time to bury a rebound just before the break as the USL Pro expansion side won out in a tightly fought contest. TheCup.us Match MVP: Israel Sesay
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2011 US Open Cup goalscoring leaders [+]
2011 US Open Cup bracket [+]
2011 US Open Cup participant map [+]
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2011 US Open Cup Third Round Schedule
JUNE 28
FC New York at New York Red Bulls
8 p.m. ET Red Bull Arena; Harrison, N.J.
Chicago Fire at Rochester Rhinos
7:35 p.m. ET Sahlen’s Stadium; Rochester, N.Y.
Richmond Kickers at Columbus Crew
7:30 p.m. ET Columbus Crew Stadium; Columbus, Ohio
Wilmington Hammerheads at Real Salt Lake
9 p.m. ET Rio Tinto Stadium; Sandy, Utah
Orlando City SC at FC Dallas
9 p.m. ET Pizza Hut Park; Frisco, Texas
Chicago Fire Premier / Madison 56ers at Sporting Kansas City
8:30 p.m. ET LIVESTRONG Sporting Park; Kansas City, Kan.
Los Angeles Blues at Los Angeles Galaxy
10:30 p.m. ET Titan Stadium (CSUF); Fullerton, Calif.
Kitsap Pumas at Seattle Sounders
10 p.m. ET Starfire Sports Stadium; Tukwila, Wash
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