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2009 Second Round

2009 Second Round: Q&A with Player of the Round Kenny Bundy of Wilmington Hammerheads

June 18, 2009 by

Wilmington Hammerheads midfielder Kenny Bundy has been named the TheCup.us Player of the Round for the Second Round of the 2009 tournament. Bundy came on as a 68th minute substitute for Wilmington in their match against the Carolina RailHawks of the USL First Division, and scored a goal in the final minute of extra time to tie the match at 3-3. Bundy also converted one of the Hammerheads’ penalty kicks in the tiebreaker.

In another narrow vote, Bundy edged Ocean City Barons goalkeeper Tunde Ogunbiyi and Portland Timbers forward Mandjou Keita. Ogunbiyi kept a clean sheet in the Barons’ 1-0 upset win in overtime against the Real Maryland Monarchs of the USL Second Division, and Keita scored two late goals to seal the Timbers’ 3-0 victory over the USASA’s Sonoma County Sol.

The Player of the Round is selected by the staff of TheCup.us and members of the North American Soccer Reporters, a group that consists of members of print, television, radio and online media. More information about the NASR can be found at www.soccerreporters.com.

Bundy’s first run with the Hammerheads was from 2004-06, where he had 11 goals and 10 assists in his 57 games. He left the club to become the Director of Coaching at the Cape Fear Soccer Association, but after a two-year abscence, has come back. Bundy has one goal and three assists this season for the resurgent Hammerheads who are looking to return to the USL Second Division playoffs after missing out the last three seasons.

His tally against Carolina was Bundy’s third career Open Cup goal. The other two also came in Second Round matches, with the first in a 5-0 win against Dallas Roma FC (USASA) in 2005 and the other in 2006 when Wilmington eliminated the PDL’s Virginia Beach Submariners, 3-1.

The goal came just two minutes after Carolina’s Gavin Glinton seemingly gave the RailHawks a 3-2 win, and was the result of a long free kick which was headed toward Bundy. Bundy then beat Carolina goalkeeper Caleb Patterson to send the game to penalty kicks. In the penalty session, Bundy scored on Wilmington’s second attempt on their way to winning the tiebreaker 4-3.

We had the opportunity to chat with Kenny recently for TheCup.us’s Player of the Round Q&A.

TheCup.us: Can you tell us about your dramatic equalizer and the wild extra time session between your Hammerheads and the Carolina RailHawks? And how does it rank for you personally?

This was one of the most exciting games I have ever been a part of. The fact that every time a goal was scored the opposite team had a response within two minutes was amazing. We went into extra time knowing the next goal could win the game and scoring that goal three minutes into extra time gave us a huge boost of confidence. There is a split second when we went down 3-2 with two minutes left that doubt set in. As that ball was traveling into our final third it’s funny because you see everything slower and when Timmy headed that ball through all I had to do was get a touch and it was all tied up. If you watch the replay there are several opportunities where that play could have been disrupted, but it was our night.

TheCup.us: After a few disappointing seasons, what would you say is the biggest reason for the Hammerheads’ turnaround this year?

We all have the same goal, win the league and do well in the Open Cup. From the day we started preseason we have been working toward that goal. We have a good core of veteran guys who lead by enthusiasm and by example. Our younger players have experience from the top leagues and colleges, which is experience in its self. This is the balance that I think the teams in the past seasons have lacked.

TheCup.us: You have returned to the Hammerheads this season after a couple of years involved with the Cape Fear Soccer Association. What prompted your return? Are you still involved with Cape Fear and can you tell us about the organization?

Coach Irving called me after the New Year and had a plan to change the team dynamic around. He was bringing in some older veteran players like Chris Bagley and Tim Karalexsis. He asked if I wanted to be a part of this team. Obviously I was in. We discussed my job with Cape Fear Soccer and how we could work the schedule around each other. The Hammerheads have been fantastic about Cape Fear and my obligation. I am a Director with Cape Fear Soccer. We have around 2200 kids and 350 adults in our program. I also coach the 94 Breakers White and the 98 Breakers White. Coaching has become a passion of mine. Everyday I get to wake up and do what I love in a field that I have been involved in my whole life.

TheCup.us: This will be the third MLS team Wilmington has faced in the Open Cup. You took F.C. Dallas to extra time in 2005 and played a tight game with the Red Bulls in 2006. Does your history of being able to compete with the country’s top league give you guys confidence that you can pull off an upset on Tuesday?

Anything can happen at Legion Stadium in Wilmington, NC. We expect it to be a sell out crowd with lots of energy. We have arguably the best fans in the USL-2. Combine that with our team and this is a hard place to play.

TheCup.us: What are some memories you have from previous Open Cup games?

The one that sticks out the most is going into Dallas and going up a goal in the first half. At that moment it didn’t matter what league you were in. The two open cup games this year will stick with me for a while. Both games going long into the game to get a winner. This tournament is special in that aspect that any team from any league on any given night can win.

TheCup.us: Next up is the Chicago Fire … what do you expect from them on Tuesday?

We expect a very good team. Look at there roster, they have exceptional talent and they played a very good style of soccer. I expect a battle. We don’t care who comes into our stadium, we always worry about our game and believe that if we play our way we will come out on top.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2009 Second Round, Carolina RailHawks, Kenny Bundy, Mandjou Keita, Player of the Round, Q&A, Tunde Ogunbiyi, Wilmington Hammerheads

2009 Second Round recap: Thriller in Carolina, Barons are last amateur survivor

June 16, 2009 by

2009 U.S. Open Cup Second Round
(Home team listed on right)
June 16
Real Maryland Monarchs 0:1 (aet) Ocean City Barons
Wilmington Hammerheads 3:3 Carolina RailHawks
Wilmington advance on PKs, 4-3

Cleveland City Stars 1:2 (aet) Rochester Rhinos
Western Mass Pioneers 0:0 Harrisburg City Islanders
Harrisburg advances on PKs 4-3
Charleston Battery 1:0 Miami FC Blues
Chicago Fire (PDL) 0:4 Minnesota Thunder
El Paso Patriots 0:2 Austin Aztex
Portland Timbers 3:0 Sonoma County Sol
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Player of the Round: Kenny Bundy (Wilmington)
Things you should know about the Second Round
Notable upsets in the Second Round of the Open Cup

The Ocean City Barons and the Wilmington Hammerheads pulled off the lone upset of the US Open Cup Second Round. The Barons get a penalty kick in the 108th minute and JT Noone breaks a scoreless tie and Ocean City earns a date with DC United at the Maryland Soccerplex in Round 3. The Barons, based on the rest of the results, won the $10,000 prize money as the amateur team that has advanced the farthest in the tournament.

However, even with the drama of a PDL team earning a match with an MLS team, without question, the match of the Second Round was the Wilmington Hammerheads and the Carolina RailHawks. After finishing regulation tied 1-1, both teams scored a pair of goals in extra time, including a Hammerheads goal in stoppage time of the second overtime period to send the match into penalty kicks. Wilmington would win the PK shootout 4-3 and will move on to host the Chicago Fire of MLS.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2009 Second Round, Austin Aztex, Carolina RailHawks, Charleston Battery, Chicago Fire PDL, Cleveland City Stars, El Paso Patriots, Harrisburg City Islanders, Miami FC, Minnesota Thunder, Ocean City Barons/South Jersey Barons, Portland Timbers, Real Maryland Monarchs, Rochester Rhinos, Sonoma County Sol, Western Mass Pioneers, Wilmington Hammerheads

2009 Second Round: Red cards abound as Aztex knock off eight-man El Paso Patriots

June 16, 2009 by

 
Nelson Field – Austin, Texas | 8:30 p.m.

Match Reports: Austin, Austin Statesman, El Paso Times

Match Statistics

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Ryan McMahen (Kyle Brown) 45’
Ciaran O’Brien 48’
SENT OFF – Sullivan Silva 71’
     
71’ Jorge Muniz – SENT OFF
71’ Mario Garcia – SENT OFF
77’ Jonathan Camarena – SENT OFF

Despite losing two key players to injury just before kickoff, the Austin Aztex overcame the PDL’s El Paso Patriots 2-0 in their Second Round US Open Cup contest.

Just moments before the game was set to begin, AJ Godbolt and Yordany Alvarez, both in the starting lineup for Austin, were forced out of the game with sudden injuries. Godbolt pulled a hamstring and was replaced by Zack Pope, and Alvarez injured his foot, forcing Ciaran O’Brien into service.

Austin scored what turned out to be the winning goal just before halftime, when Kyle Brown sent a pass to a streaking Ryan McMahen, who easily converted to make it 1-0. Just minutes after the restart O’Brien made the most of his last minute start, sending a shot from 30 yards out to double Austin’s advantage.

Tensions flared in the 71st minute when an attempted bicycle kick by Austin’s Sullivan Silva led to a shoving match with El Paso defenders. When the dust settled, El Paso’s Jorge Muniz and Mario Garcia, as well as Silva, were given their marching orders. A few minutes later, a late tackle from El Paso’s Jonathan Camarena on Jeff Harwell earned him a straight red card, leaving El Paso with eight players.

Austin, in their inaugural season, will host the Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer at Nelson Field in the Third Round on June 30.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2009 Second Round, Austin Aztex, Ciaran O’Brien, El Paso Patriots, Jonathan Camarena, Jorge Muniz, Mario Garcia, Ryan McMahen, Sullivan Silva

2009 Second Round: Lone PK enough for Battery, edge Miami FC in defensive struggle

June 16, 2009 by

Tropical Park – Miami, Fla. | 8 p.m.
Media coverage: Miami Herald | Charleston Battery
Match Statistics

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        65’ Tyler Hemming (PK)

Tyler Hemming converted a penalty kick in the 65th minute to send the Charleston Battery to the Third Round of the US Open Cup with a 1-0 win over Miami FC.

The Battery got running out of the gate early with a couple of chances. Hemming had a 30-yard shot sail wide in the 15th minute, and then a cross in the 21st minute fell to defender Matt Bobo, whose shot also went wide. Miami got its own chances in the game, with a shot from Diego Serna in the 35th minute and one from Edwin Miranda in the 52nd, with both shots missing off target.

In the 65th minute, Miami defender Cristiano Dias fouled Battery midfielder Chris Williams in the box, which earned a penalty kick for Charleston. Hemming converted a right-footed shot to score the only goal of the match.

The Charleston Battery move on to the Third Round, where they will play Major League Soccer’s Chivas USA at Blackbaud Stadium on Tuesday, June 30.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2009 Second Round, Charleston Battery, Dusty Hudock, Miami FC, Pat Hannigan, Tyler Hemming

2009 Second Round: City Islanders advance after dramatic PK shootout with Western Mass Pioneers

June 16, 2009 by

Skyline Sports Complex – Harrisburg, Pa. | 7:05 p.m.
Match Reports: PennLive.com, MassLive.comVideo: PennLive.com
Match Statistics

0
AET
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Harrisburg advances on PKs 4-3
Chad Severs – GOAL       GOAL – Federico Molinari
Nathan Baker – SAVED       MISS – Yan Klukowski
Timothy Velten – SAVED       MISS – Almir Barbosa
Nicholas Paterson – GOAL       GOAL – Adrian DuBois
Kai Kasiguran – GOAL       GOAL – Jeff Deren
Brandon Swartzendruger – GOAL       SAVED – David Tyrie

The Harrisburg City Islanders earned a rematch with the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer by defeating the Western Mass Pioneers on penalty kicks after as 0-0 draw.

Both teams played to a 0-0 draw after 90 minutes of normal time and 30 minutes of extra time. Western Mass held on for the scoreless draw despite being out shot 15-6 over the 120 minutes. Both teams had good scoring chances denied by the woodwork in the extra session. The Pioneers Federico Molinari and Yan Klukowsk each struck the left post, and Harrisburg’s Brandon Swartzendruber’s shot went off the crossbar late in extra time.

After both teams converted their first penalty attempt, Weston Mass goalkeeper James Thorpe saved attempts from Nate Baker and Tim Velten. This only kept the count even at 1-1, as Klukowski and Almir Barbosa of the Pioneers both missed their attempts. After both teams were good with their next two kicks, the tiebreaker moved to sudden death. Swartzendruber made good on his kick for the City Isles, while David Tyrie sent his kick wide right, sending Harrisburg and goalkeeper Chase Harrison to the Third Round. Harrison finished with three saves while Thorpe stopped six shots.

Harrisburg faced New England in the 2007 US Open Cup Quarterfinals at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Mass., and fell 2-1. The rematch will be at New Britain, Conn. on June 30, with the winner advancing to the round of eight.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2009 Second Round, Chase Harrison, Harrisburg City Islanders, James Thorpe, Western Mass Pioneers

2009 Second Round: Rhinos avoid another PK shootout with OT winner vs. Cleveland

June 16, 2009 by

Marina Auto Stadium – Rochester, N.Y. | 7 p.m.
Broadcast: USL Live
Match Reports: Democrat & Chronicle | Match Statistics
2
AET
1
Ryan Heins (Gregor) 82’
Kenney Bertz (Ambersley) 113’
      59’ Ryan Stewart (PK)

Two matches in the US Open Cup this year, and two exciting games for the Rochester Rhinos.

A week after needing penalty kicks to advance past the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the USL Second Division in the First Round, the host Rhinos got the tying goal from Ryan Heins in the 82nd minute and the winner from Kenney Bertz in the 113th to outlast the Cleveland City Stars 2-1 at Marina Auto Stadium.

Just four minutes after entering the match, Heins took a pass from Andrew Gregor on the left side and ripped a shot past City Stars goalkeeper Hunter Gilstrap from 20 yards out for his first goal of the season.

Heins’ strike offset a 59th minute penalty kick by Cleveland’s Ryan Stewart, who converted after being taken down by Rochester’s Darren Kenton in the box.

Despite having little of the ball in the final 20 minutes, the City Stars — coming off a stunning 3-0 league win over the Rhinos on Saturday in Cleveland — had a golden opportunity in second half stoppage time. A quick counter attack turned into a 3-on-2, but Ricardo Pierre-Louis shot high and wide.

Late in the first 15 minute period of extra time, Bertz headed in a corner kick by Mike Ambersley for his first goal of the season, and Rochester held on to advance to the Third Round of the US Open Cup for the eighth consecutive season.

Rhinos keeper Scott Vallow was called upon to make just two saves, though one was a fine, diving stop on a drive by City Stars forward Joshua Boateng in the opening minutes of the second half. In the other net, Hunter Gilstrap made five saves of his own in the losing effort.

Lineups

ROCHESTER: GK Scott Vallow, D John Ball, D Kenny Bertz, D Nathaniel Short, D Darren Kenton (Kwame Sarkodie 73), M Chris Nurse (Ze Roberto 112), M Andrew Gregor, M Mike Ambersley, M Danny Earls (Ryan Heins 78), F Johnny Menyongar, F Mauricio Salles.

CLEVELAND: GK Hunter Gilstrap, D Gordon Kljestan, D Troy Roberts, D Ibrahim Kante (Julian Valentin 71), D Stephane Guillaume, M Warren Kanu, M Pato Aguilera, M Godfrey Tenoff, M Ryan Stewart, F Leo Gibson (Ricardo Pierre-Louis 54), F Joshua Boateng.

Yellow cards: C Kljestan (25), R Vallow (59), C Stewart (66), R Nurse (70), R Salles (77), R Gregor (89), C Aguilera (101), R Heins (101). Att. — 2,788.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2009 Second Round, Andrew Gregor, Cleveland City Stars, Hunter Gilstrap, Kenney Bertz, Mike Ambersley, Rochester Rhinos, Ryan Heins, Ryan Stewart, Scott Vallow

2009 Second Round: Wilmington hold off RailHawks in PKs after goal-filled extra time session

June 16, 2009 by

WakeMed Soccer Park – Cary, N.C. | 7 p.m.
Twitter: @RailHawksFC Broadcast: USL Live
Match Reports: News & Observer |  Match Statistics
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AET
3
Wilmington advance on PKs 4-3
Hamed Diallo (Cunliffe) 34’
Brian Plotkin 98′
Gavin Glinton (Lowery) 118’
      22’ Chris Bagley (Watson)
92’ Timothy Karalexis (Murray)
120’+ Kenny Bundy
Penalty Kick Summary
Daniel Paladini – SAVED       GOAL – Chris Murray
John Cunliffe – GOAL       GOAL – Kenny Bundy
Gavin Glinton – GOAL       GOAL – Mark Briggs
Brian Plotkin – GOAL       GOAL – Jamie Watson
Mark Schulte – SAVED        

Caleb Patterson made several great saves during regulation as the Carolina RailHawks battled the Wilmington Hammerheads in a wild Second Round US Open Cup match.

However, it was Daryl Sattler came up with the big saves in the shootout, stopping two penalty kicks to send the USL Second Division side into the Third Round thanks to a 4-3 advantage on PKs following a pulsating 3-3 draw at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, N.C.

“I think they deserved to win,” said Carolina coach Martin Rennie, whose team stands second in the USL First Division table. “I didn’t think we played well tonight. We got a lot of plaudits this season for doing well. Now we have to see how we react to a big disappointment. We went behind twice and came back, which showed character, and then we got the goal that should have been the winner. But right to the end, we didn’t play, so we deserved to lose, I think.”

Sattler made a diving save to deny Daniel Paladini on the first penalty kick, then stopped fifth shooter Mark Schulte to win it. All four Hammerheads shooters — Chris Murray, Kenny Bundy, Mark Briggs and Jamie Watson — made their kicks.

Each team scored twice during the 30 minutes of extra time, with Bundy’s goal in the last of the 120 minutes forcing the match to penalty kicks. His goal came two minutes after substitute Gavin Glinton nodded a flick from Amir Lowery past Sattler to seemingly seal the RailHawks’ passage into the Third Round for the third straight year.

Wilmington led twice, first through Chris Bagley in the 21st minute and then again thanks to Tim Karalexis, who scored off a rebound in the 92nd. But Carolina answered each time, Hamed Diallo doing the honors in the 34th and Brian Plotkin converting a header in the 98th — just a minute after coming into the game.

The Hammerheads have progressed to at least the Third Round in their last five US Open Cup appearances (2003-06 and 2009).

Lineups

CAROLINA: GK Caleb Patterson, D Devon McKenney, D Jeremy Tolleson, D John Gilkerson, M Luke Kreamalmeyer (Joseph Kabwe, 72nd), M Amir Lowery, M Daniel Paladini, M John Cunliffe, F Matt Watson (Brian Plotkin 97), F Hamed Diallo (Gavin Glinton 81).

WILMINGTON: GK Daryl Sattler, D Jerit Thayer, D Tim Karalexis, D Colin Falvey, D Graham Tatters, M Ryan Solle (Kenny Bundy, 68th), M Mark Briggs, M Zeke Dombrowski, M Jamie Franks (Chris Murray 69), F Chris Bagley (Zyler Noviello 105), F Jamie Watson.

Yellow cards: W Tatters (18), W Watson (32), C Lowery (35), C Cunliffe (43), C McKenney (95), C Schulte (105), W Falvey (120).

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2009 Second Round, Brian Plotkin, Caleb Patterson, Carolina RailHawks, Chris Bagley, Daryl Sattler, Gavin Glinton, Hamed Diallo, Kenny Bundy, Tim Karalexis, Wilmington Hammerheads

2009 Second Round: Ocean City Barons last amateur team left after 1-0 extra time upset over Real Maryland

June 16, 2009 by

Carey Stadium – Ocean City, NJ | 7 p.m. Media Coverage: Press of Atlantic City | Soccer America | Wash. Post
Twitter: @oceancitybarons | Match Statstics | Photos by Bill Pellegrino

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AET
0

JT Noone (PK) 108’
       

The Ocean City Barons are the lone amateur club remaining in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup after a 1-0 overtime win over Real Maryland of the USL Second Division. The difference in the match was a JT Noone penalty kick in the 108th minute after a Monarchs player was called for a handball off an Ocean City corner kick.

Amateur clubs with two straight pro
team upsets in the US Open Cup
Michigan Bucks – 1999
First Round: vs. Austin Lone Stars (D3), 3-2
Second Round: vs. Minnesota Thunder (A-Lg), 2-1Fresno Fuego – 2003
Second Round: vs. Utah Blitzz (PSL), 4-0
Third Round: vs. El Paso Patriots (A-Lg), 5-2Des Moines Menace – 2005
First Round: vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL-2), 1-1
(Des Moines advance on PKs 4-2)
Second Round: vs. Charleston Battery (USL-1), 3-2
Third Round: vs. Atlanta Silverback (USL-1), 5-1

Carolina Dynamo – 2006
Second Round: vs. Richmond Kickers (USL-2), 1-0
Third Round: vs. Seattle Sounders (USL-1), 3-2 (aet)

Dallas Roma FC – 2006
Second Round: vs. Miami FC (USL-1), 1-0
Third Round: vs. Chivas USA (MLS), 0-0
(Dallas advance on PKs 4-2)

Michigan Bucks – 2006
First Round: vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL-2), 2-0
Second Round: vs. Cincinnati Kings (USL-2), 2-1

Ocean City Barons – 2009
First Round: vs. Crystal Palace Baltimore (USL-2), 3-0
Second Round: vs. Real Maryland (USL-2) 1-0 (aet)

“I like taking ,” said Noone after playing in the biggest match of his soccer career. “I don’t try to overthink it. I just took a deep breath and struck it well.”

After scoring the goal, the All-American from Temple University ran to the corner flag to celebrate where he was mobbed by his teammates (SEE VIDEO BELOW).

Boston College goalkeeper Tunde Ogunbiyi, who has yet to allow a goal in his first Open Cup campaign, made five saves for his second straight shutout.

“This is undoubtadly, the biggest win and the biggest occasion in Barons history to date,” said head coach Neil Holloway. “Beating two professional teams and then to move on to play one of the most famous clubs in the country in D.C. United, it’s really just incredible.”

“We’re all just elated,” said Barons captain Joe Banks (Drexel / Sicklerville, NJ), who has seen every Open Cup run by the club since they joined the PDL in 2003. “It doesn’t get much better than this. This might be one of the best teams we’ve ever had, maybe even better than the 2004 team. With a win like this it’s only going to bring us all closer together.”

As the last remaining amateur club, the Barons will pocket $10,000 in prize money. Ocean City is only the sixth amateur team to ever eliminate two professional teams in a row.

The win earns the PDL club their first-ever date with a Major League Soccer team. They will travel to the Maryland Soccerplex in Boyds, Md. to take on defending Open Cup champion DC United on June 30. It will also mark the first time that United has faced an amateur team in the Open Cup.

Game-winning penalty kick by JT Noone

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2009 Second Round, Byron Carmichael, David Kern, JT Noone, Ocean City Barons/South Jersey Barons, Real Maryland Monarchs, Tunde Ogunbiyi, Video

2009 Second Round: Timbers pull away at the end against NPSL’s Sonoma County Sol

June 16, 2009 by

Santa Rosa High School, Santa Rosa Calif. | 10 p.m.

Match Reports: Portland Tribune, Santa Rosa Press Democrat

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        7’ George Josten (Mandjou Keita)
87’ Mandjou Keita (Brian Farber)
90’ Mandjou Keita (Brian Farber)

The upstart Sonoma County Sol of the NPSL gave the Portland Timbers a game for 87 minutes, but eventually wound up on the wrong side of the 3-0 score line, sending the USL-1 Timbers to an eagerly anticipated Third Round match against the Seattle Sounders.

Portland opened the scoring in the 7th minute, when George Josten beat Sol goalkeeper Juan Sosa for the early 1-0 lead. The Sol held the Timbers to the lone goal until the Mandjou Keita scored twice in the final three minutes, both off assists from Brian Farber.

The victory marks the first time since the Timbers were revived in 2001 that the club has won multiple games in a tournament. Portland improves their all-time Open Cup record to 5-5 and will host the Seattle Sounders at PGE Park next Wednesday in the Third Round.

The rivalry between Seattle and Portland dates back to the NASL days in 1975, but as USL-1 rivals, the teams split their two Open Cup matches with each other. Seattle held a 16-11-5 advantage over the Timbers in league play.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2009 Second Round, Brian Faber, George Josten, Juan Sosa, Mandjou Keita, Portland Timbers, Sonoma County Sol, Steve Cronin, Video

2009 Second Round: Minnesota Thunder roll 4-0 in rainy game vs. PDL’s Chicago Fire

June 16, 2009 by

National Sports Center – Blaine, Minn. | 8:05 p.m.Media coverage: Minn. Star-Tribune
Twitter: @mnthunder @MinnesotaSoccer
4
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0
Leonel St. Preux (Dyachenko) 23’
Brian Cvilikas (Arango) 39’
Melvin Tarley (Peterson) 78’
Melvin Tarley (Dyachenko) 82’
       

Not even the rain could cool off the Minnesota Thunder.

Leonel St. Preux and Brian Cvilikas scored in a 16-minute span in the first half, and perennial US Open Cup scorer Melvin Tarley came off the bench and added two late goals as the Thunder rolled past the PDL’s Chicago Fire 4-0 at the National Soccer Center in Blaine, Minn.

US Open Cup Leading
Goalscorers – Pro Era

(active players in BOLD)
13 – Johnny Menyongar, Roch./Minn.
11 – Jaime Moreno, DC United
11 – Melvin Tarley, Minnesota
10 – Dante Washington, three teams
10 – Sebastien Le Toux, Seattle (USL1/MLS)
10 – Josh Wolff, Chicago/Kansas City
10 – Byron Carmichael, Ocean City/Wilm.

Minnesota had been winless on the season heading into its First Round match against Nebraska’s 402, but won its third straight game overall to advance to the Third Round for the first time since reaching the semifinals in 2005. Tonight’s win was the second win of the tournament, and it’s only the third time (2004, 2005) in franchise history that they have won more than one Open Cup game in a season.

Rod Dyachenko nearly opened the scoring in the 5th minute for the Thunder, but he couldn’t get a foot on a cross from St. Preux. Fifteen minutes later, though, the roles were reversed and St. Preux finished a cross from Dyachenko — and went sliding into the net along with the ball.

Cvilikas doubled the lead in the 39th, and Tarley finished things off with goals in the 78th and 82nd — the 10th and 11th goals of his career in US Open Cup play. His 11 Open Cup goals moves him into a second place tie with DC United’s Jamie Moreno for the most goals during the Professional Era (1995-present).

Goalkeeper Nic Platter finished with seven saves on the wet night for his fourth shutout of the season, all coming in the past six matches.

Lineups

MINNESOTA: Platter, Arango (Kallman 45), Clements, Greenfield, Peterson, Olum, Bass, Sanchez, Dyachenko, Cvilikas (Tarley 63), Saint-Preux.

CHICAGO FIRE PDL: Schwartz, Sinovic, Ream, Ruthven, Rice, Morrow (Cutshaw 53), Braun, Campbell (Garcia 67), Millien, Adlard (Gehrig 82), Akpan.

Saves: M (Platter) 7; C (Schwartz) 4.
Yellow cards: M Clements (41), M Dyachenko (68), C Adlard (79).
Shots: M 14, CF 6. Fouls: M 7, C 2. Offside: M 1, C 4. Corner kicks: M 7, C 1. Att. — 359.

Filed Under: US Open Cup Tagged With: 2009 Second Round, Brian Cvilikas, Chicago Fire PDL, Leonel St. Preux, Melvin Tarley, Minnesota Thunder, Nic Platter, Rod Dyachenko, Ryan Schwartz

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