Photo courtesy Mark Guthrel / Saint Louis FC
FENTON, Mo. – Matthew Bolduc struck less than a minute into the second half to lead the visiting Richmond Kickers to a 1-0 victory over Saint Louis FC at Toyota Stadium – Saint Louis on Saturday. The hosts outshot the Kickers, 12-5, and held Richmond without an attempt on target during the opening 45 minutes but a turnover at midfield just after the restart helped turn the tide. Richmond pounced on the loose ball and quickly launched a counter attack that was capped off when Jackson Eskay slid in Bolduc who was able to sneak his effort under a diving Devala Gorrick for his second goal of the season. The Kickers continued to pressure the Saint Louis goal and William Yomby nearly doubled the lead off a feed from Bolduc in the 50th minute, but his header was cleared off the line. The hosts were denied a potential equalizer in the 77th minute when substitute Max Alvarez saw his left-footed effort deflect just wide of the post. Neither side managed a shot on frame over the final 10 minutes as Richmond held on to move to 8-15-8 overall (32pts). Saint Louis FC fell to 9-14-8 on the season (35pts).
Scoring:
46’ – RIC – Matthew Bolduc (Jackson Eskay)
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Three Things That Matter:
USLSoccer.com Man of the Match
Matthew Bolduc, Richmond Kickers – Bolduc’s goal put the Kickers on the front foot and his finishing touch was a welcome sight for a stout defensive side that has seen a number of one-goal decisions go the other way
Upcoming Games:
Saint Louis FC at Bethlehem Steel FC – October 15, 3 p.m. ET, Goodman Stadium
Richmond Kickers at Louisville City FC – October 14, 7:30 p.m. ET, Louisville Slugger Field