Goldthorp Strikes Early, Hounds Hold Fast in 1-0 Road Victory over Oakland Roots

Riverhounds defeat the Oakland Roots to end their 2-match skid

The Riverhounds defeated the Oakland Roots, 1-0, on Saturday night at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The Hounds broke a two-match losing streak — and a two-match scoreless streak. Eliot Goldthorp broke through with a goal in the 20th minute, and that was all that was needed. The Hounds improved to 8-8-2.

Early goal, tough defense send Oakland Roots to fourth straight loss

Michael Edwards reacts after the Oakland Roots loss to Pittsburgh Riverhounds. (Tyler Morris / StreetwisePhotos.com) After a week dominated by confusion and concern about the Oakland Roots’ future at the Oakland Coliseum, the team had a chance to deliver a positive result on the field against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds. However, an early goal from Pittsburgh in the 20th minute was enough to claim the victory and send Oakland to their fourth defe…

Goldthorp strikes early, Hounds hold fast in 1-0 road victory over Oakland Roots

USL Championship Match Day 18 FINAL: Riverhounds 1, Oakland 0 Match Stats:  USL Championship Match Center  Match Summary The Riverhounds needed an positive result, and they found it on the West Coast. Backed by Eliot Goldthorp’s 21st-minute strike and a masterclass in defensive resilience through 96 grueling minutes, Pittsburgh ground out a vital 1-0 road victory over Oakland Roots SC at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Saturday night. The…