F.C. New York News Release – www.fcnewyorksoccer.com
Saturday, May 7, 2011
QUEENS, N.Y. -- F.C. New York earned its second point, but was unable to hold onto an early lead as it fell short of its first USL PRO victory of the season in a 1-1 draw against the Harrisburg City Islanders at Belston Stadium on Saturday night.
The two teams didn't waste any time getting into the action. F.C. New York took the lead in the 10th minute through a goal by Kyle Hoffer after Graciano Brito had flicked on a corner kick by Owen Morrison.
Harrisburg answered back with a goal of their own in their own in the 16th minute, Jose Angulo finishing after being played in by Brian Ombiji to tie the game.
The pace of the game didn't slow down after the first two goals. New York's Paul Shaw saw his shot cleared off the line in the 26th minute, while Ombiji almost added to his assist in the 33rd minute as he shot just wide of the net.
The second half didn't have the same energy as the first, but after a slow start F.C. New York was able to show some glimpses creativity. New York was almost able to steal victory in the closing stages, as Sam Stockley volleyed over the crossbar with just three minutes to go, while City Islanders goalkeeper Chase Harrison was solid in helping his side earning its first point of the season.
F.C. New York faces a pair of games on the road next weekend as it travels to face the American Division's Charleston Battery on Friday night and the Wilmington Hammerheads on Saturday night, opening a four-game road trip. The side's next home game at Belston Stadium is on May 30 as New York hosts in-state rival the Rochester Rhinos at 7:30 p.m.