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Matt Stigall

2013 US Open Cup Third Round: Real Salt Lake forced to OT by Atlanta Silverbacks, but prevail 3-2

May 30, 2013 by Matt Stigall

On a rainy, gloomy day at Rio Tinto Stadium, it appeared Real Salt Lake would avoid a repeat of last year’s upset loss to Minnesota with a 1-0 lead only to see the visiting Atlanta Silverbacks tally a late equalizer to send the contest to overtime where the MLS side would eventually prevail 3-2 to move onto the Fourth Round.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2013 Third Round, 2013 US Open Cup, Atlanta Silverbacks, Real Salt Lake

2013 US Open Cup Second Round: Atlanta Silverbacks top Georgia Revolution again in rematch

May 22, 2013 by Matt Stigall

On a gorgeous Tuesday night in Conyers, Georgia, the Georgia Revolution hosted the Atlanta Silverbacks in the Second Round U.S. Open Cup matchup. Dubbed the “Battle for Atlanta,” the Atlanta Silverbacks advanced to the Third Round of the US Open Cup with a 3-2 win in a game of many chances and drama.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2013 Second Round, 2013 US Open Cup, Atlanta Silverbacks, Georgia Revolution, NASL, NPSL

2013 US Open Cup First Round: Georgia Revolution holds off Real Colorado Foxes rally, escapes with 4-3 win

May 15, 2013 by Matt Stigall

It was a game of two halves as the Georgia Revolution held off a thrilling comeback from the Real Colorado Foxes and advanced to the next round of the US Open Cup with a 4-3 win.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2013 First Round, 2013 US Open Cup, Georgia Revolution, NPSL, PDL, Real Colorado Foxes

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