Brooklyn Knights Press Release - www.bksoccer.com

Wednesday, May 14

BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- The Brooklyn Knights grabbed a 2-0 lead in the first half and never looked back as they went on to register a 3-1 win over the Long Island Rough Riders in a Premier Development League game at Aviator Field Tuesday night.

The victory, which also counted toward Lamar Hunt/U.S. Open Cup qualifying, boosted the Knights to 2-0 while the Rough Riders dropped to 1-1.

Tarik Smith, off an unassisted goal, lifted the Knights into a lead they would never relinquish in the 10th minute.
Sebastian Alvarado, off a Arthur Kulkov feed, made it a two-goal bulge in the 33rd minute.

Three minutes later Long Island’s Tadeu Terra cut the lead in half with a goal.

Former St. John’s standout midfielder Jeff Matteo then gave the hosts some breathing room with a score in the 65th minute.

These two teams will tussle again next week as the Rough Riders meet the Knights at St. Anthony’s High School in Huntington at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 20.

Prior to that, the Rough Riders will be in action, hosting the Ocean City Barons at their usual home field at Michael Tully Park in New Hyde Park, L.I. on Saturday, May 17.

The Knights hit the road for three consecutive matches. Their next home game is set against the Ottawa Fury at Aviator Field at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 31.