The Pittsburgh Riverhounds squared off against the New York City Football Club in the U.S. Open Cup round of 32 at Highmark Stadium last night. NYCFC, a member of the MLS, proved to be a difficult opponent for the Hounds as the match remained scoreless after 90 minutes. Six minutes of stoppage time was added to the clock at the end of regulation. With just seconds left in the game Robbie Mertz delivered a perfect corner kick to Beto Ydrach who then made the winning header in the corner of the net. Pittsburgh will travel to Philadelphia to take on the Union in round 16 of the cup on May 20, 2025.
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Beto Ydrach heads in the game-winning goal against NYCFC in the 96th minute of the U.S. Open Cup round of 32 on May 7, 2025. -
Beto Ydrach celebrates after heading in the game-winning goal against NYCFC in the 96th minute of the U.S. Open Cup round of 32 on May 7, 2025. -
Caz Tidrick holds a smoke flare as the Hounds take the field. -
Fans celebrate the game-winning goal against NYCFC in the 96th minute of the U.S. Open Cup round of 32 on May 7, 2025. -
The Riverhounds celebrate a last second goal against NYCFC at home on May 7, 2025. -
The Riverhounds face off against NYCFC at home on May 7, 2025. -
Bennett Gavin and Bekir Guler stand for the National Anthem prior to the Riverhounds game. -
The Riverhounds face off against NYCFC at home on May 7, 2025. -
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Danny Griffin dribbles the ball during a match against NYCFC in the U.S. Open Cup. -
Danny Griffin takes a fall during a match against NYCFC in the U.S. Open Cup. -
The Riverhounds face off against NYCFC at home on May 7, 2025. -
Kids cheer on the Hounds at home on May 7, 2025. -
Luke Biasi dribbles the ball down field. -
Jason Bouregy argues a call in front of NYCFC’s goal. -
The Riverhounds face off against NYCFC at home on May 7, 2025. -
The Riverhounds face off against NYCFC at home on May 7, 2025. -
Beto Ydrach heads in the game-winning goal against NYCFC in the 96th minute of the U.S. Open Cup round of 32 on May 7, 2025. -
The Riverhounds celebrate a last second goal against NYCFC at home on May 7, 2025. -
The Riverhounds celebrate a last second goal against NYCFC at home on May 7, 2025. -
The Riverhounds celebrate a last second goal against NYCFC at home on May 7, 2025. -
The Riverhounds celebrate a last second goal against NYCFC at home on May 7, 2025. -
The Riverhounds celebrate a last second goal against NYCFC at home on May 7, 2025.
