HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pittsburgh Riverhounds claimed the 2017 Keystone Derby Cup after earning a 3-0 victory against the Harrisburg City Islanders at FNB Field on Saturday evening. Jamaican international Romeo Parkes scored the game-winner in the 28th minute, intercepting a pass from Harrisburg’s back line before walking his way into the box and firing a low shot by goalkeeper Brandon Miller. Chevaughn Walsh scored two goals in the second half to help the Riverhounds cruise to a comfortable win. Looking to make a playoff push in the Eastern Conference, the Riverhounds improve to 6-8-9 on the year. The City Islanders move to 6-12-6 – three points behind the Riverhounds.
Scoring:
28’ – PGH – Romeo Parkes
56’ – PGH – Chevaughn Walsh
76’ – PGH – Chevaughn Walsh (Romeo Parkes)
Three Things That Matter:
USLSoccer.com Man of the Match:
Chevaughn Walsh, Pittsburgh Riverhounds – The Jamaican forward, who was named Premier Development League Most Valuable Player in 2016 after a stellar season with the Ocean City Nor’easters, scored his fourth and fifth goals of the season in the rivalry match. He also completed 94.1 percent of his passes.
Upcoming Games:
Harrisburg City Islanders at Louisville City FC – Aug. 23, 7:30 p.m. ET, Louisville Slugger Field
Pittsburgh Riverhounds at Saint Louis FC – Aug. 19, 8:30 p.m. ET, Toyota Stadium – Saint Louis
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