Akron, OH—The River City Rovers men’s outdoor soccer team of Louisville lost to the Akron Summit tonight in a hotly contested match.

 

The Rovers’ field lineup included new team mates, Anyelo Avila, and Chad Haggerty. 

Rovers’ midfielder Kyle Richard was active with a shot on goal in the first half; and Rovers’ Jeff McClure (D) scored a goal at the 42nd minute of the first half.  Defensive player, Sam Brooks, temporarily stopped play to voice concern after a Rovers player was punched in the back. 

 

The second half saw Akron’s players push forward without hesitation, scoring a total of 3 goals

for Ohio--the third scored in the 93rd minute of the game. Final score, Akron 3, Rovers 1.

 

The Rovers’ next home game is Friday, July 1st at 7pm against the Indiana Invaders at Centurion Soccer Field (Christian Academy at 700 S. English Station Road, Louisville.) A full schedule of home and away games can be found at www.roverssoccer.com.