HARTFORD, Conn. – A slow and rainy first half didn’t discourage Hartford Athletic as they found the back of the net twice in the second half on Saturday night, resulting in a 2-1 victory over Detroit City FC at Trinity Health Stadium. Arturo Diz Pe played hero in the 89th minute, scoring on a header on a corner kick off the boot of Matt Real.
The victory elevates Hartford to a 3-1-4 record in the USL Championship standings and drops Detroit City FC to 4-3-1 on the season.
HOW IT HAPPENED.
- Hartford set the pace early, with two strong crosses in the 5th and 7th minutes, but well-placed defense from Detroit, and a save from Hartford netminder Antony Siaha in the 26th minute kept the game level heading into half.
- The scoring opened in the 59th minute as a Samuel Careaga shot survived a Detroit City deflection and hit the back of the net to give Hartford a 1-0 lead.
- Detroit City FC found the equalizer in the 85th minute, forcing an own goal off a corner kick leveling the match at 1.
- Hartford quickly returned to the attack, earning a corner kick in the 89th minute. Arturo Diz Pe headed in the cross from Matt Real securing the victory for the Boys in Green.
NOTEWORTHY
- With the win on Saturday night, Hartford Athletic General Manager and Head Coach Brendan Burke eclipsed 100 career USL Championship victories.
NEXT UP
- Hartford Athletic heads to New York for Prinx Tires USL Cup action against Brooklyn FC on Saturday, May 16th at Maimonades Park. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
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