Match Report
24 points for Long Island Rough Riders (3rd), 18 for Hudson Valley Hammers (5th): a 6-point gap. Hudson Valley Hammers's recent output lagged their position: 61st on form over five rounds while 5th in the table. Per game in the league, Long Island Rough Riders were scoring 2.58 and conceding 1, Hudson Valley Hammers 2.25 and 2.25, against a competition average of 1.87 goals per team per game.
The match was played at Hofstra Soccer Stadium (Hempstead, New York). On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 1-3.
Goal scorers
Long Island Rough Riders: Londell Wheeler (4')
Key stats
Possession: Long Island Rough Riders 55% · Hudson Valley Hammers 45% · Total shots: 20-17 · On target: 5-8 · Corners: 8-4