USL PRO Game Report
Saturday, May 3, 2014
WILMINGTON, N.C. -- Wilmington Hammerheads FC and the Rochester Rhinos played to a 0-0 draw on Saturday night at Legion Stadium as the Rhinos extended their undefeated streak to five games. Both sides had chances, but Wilmington's Quillan Roberts and Rochester's John McCarthy both recorded shutouts as honors ended even.
The Hammerheads started the first half with an improved pace from the previous weekend coming off a defeat against the Charlotte Eagles that ended their undefeated start to the season. Midfielder Daniel Lovitz had the Hammerheads' first attempt of the night in the seventh minute off a cross from forward Cody Arnoux that was saved by Rochester's McCarthy before his defense could clear the rebound.
As the game continued both teams fought to gain control, and in return each team received three yellow cards in the second half alone. As the game neared its conclusion, Hammerheads midfielder Steven Miller had a shot that McCarthy was able to tip just over the crossbar. Not long after, a shot was followed by a header from forward Jordan Hamilton off a corner kick that was also saved by McCarthy.
Hamilton is the fourth player to be loaned to the Hammerheads from their Major League Soccer affiliate Toronto FC. Hamilton produced another shot in stoppage time to conclude his debut match with the squad, but the Hammerheads were held without a goal for their third consecutive home game to start the season.
The Hammerheads are scheduled to travel to Blackbaud Stadium on Saturday, May 17 to take on the Charleston Battery for their next match. The Rhinos, meanwhile, return home to host Orlando City on Saturday, May 10 at 7:05 p.m. ET in their next contest.