Match Report
Western Mass Pioneers went into the game 2nd in the table on 33 points; Long Island Rough Riders sat 2nd on 28 — a 5-point gap. Long Island Rough Riders's recent output lagged their position: 11th on form over five rounds while 2nd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 3.29/0.64 for Western Mass Pioneers and 2.67/1.17 for Long Island Rough Riders (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.71.
Western Mass Pioneers had not lost in 5 games.
The match was played at Lusitano Stadium (capacity 3,000). On the scoreboard, Western Mass Pioneers led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-0.
Goal scorers
Western Mass Pioneers: M. Jiana (26'), Santi (73')
Key stats
Possession: Western Mass Pioneers 52% · Long Island Rough Riders 48% · Total shots: 15-6 · On target: 8-3 · Corners: 6-4