May 19, 2018
The Rochester Lancers dropped their National Premier Soccer League season opener, losing 2-0 to Cleveland SC at Don Shula Stadium on Saturday night.
Cleveland SC is playing in their inaugural NPSL season, taking the place of AFC Cleveland, who were kick out of the NPSL after the 2017 season.
Cleveland looked the stronger side from the beginning and controlled much of the possession throughout the match.
They drew a penalty kick in the 8th minute only to be denied by the post.
They would not be denied in the 38th minute as former Lancer Antonio Manfut played in a corner and Declan McGivern put it away to give the hosts a 1-0 at halftime.
Cleveland earned another penalty in the 55th minute and this time they would put it away, as Manfut scored making it 2-0.
Lancer goalkeeper William Banahene made 8 saves in defeat.
The two team meet again on Friday June 15 at Rhinos Stadium.
Lineup:
Starters:
William Banahene
Anthony Rozzano
Jacob Schindler
Alex Harling
Glenn Holmes
Tim Crawford
Darren Toby
Ben Allan
Lukas Fernandes
Austin Gerber
Will Stone
Subs:
Cesar Lazarini
Rafael Godoi
Joseph Vucic
Marko Mitrevski
Wyatt Scott
Peter DiLorenzo
James Lepetit