Rhode Island FC & San Antonio FC battle to 0-0 draw

SMITHFIELD, RI– Rhode Island FC (1-1-3, 4 pts) battled to a 0-0 draw versus San Antonio FC (5-1-2, 16 pts) on Saturday afternoon.

The match kicked off at 4:30 p.m. ET at Centreville Bank Stadium to a sold-out crowd of 10,700

Rhode Island FC starting lineup: 4-2-3-1 | Koke Vegas, Clay Holstad, Grant Stoneman, Rio Hope-Gund, Aldair Sanchez, Zachary Herivaux, Joe Brito, Noah Fuson, Jojea Kwizera, Amos Shapiro-Thompson, Maxi Rodriguez

Rhode Island FC substitutes:| Jackson Lee, Will Meyer, Cole Dewhurst, Kevin Vang, Taimu Okiyoshi, Albert Dikwa

San Antonio FC starting lineup: 4-2-3-1 | Richard Sánchez, Nelson Blanco, Mitchell Taintor, Alex Crognale, Mohamed Omar, Jimmy Medranda, Almir Soto, Nicky Hernandez, Jorge Hernandez, Luis Paredes, Alex Greive

San Antonio FC substitutes:| Daniel Namani, Lucio Berron, Luke Haakenson, Shannon Gomez, Diogo Pacheco, Jake LaCava, Juan Agudelo

The match kicked off with Rhode Island FC starting from the center circle and swiftly advanced the ball into San Antonio’s defensive third

San Antonio had the first chance of the half when a delivery into the area in the 7th minute was caught by goalkeeper Koke Vegas.

Rhode Island’s first major chance came in the 11th minute when Clay Holstad’s volley attempt went just over the crossbar.

Amos Shapiro-Thompson had a chance to score when Jojea Kwizera found him atop the penalty area, however, he met the turf monster and his shot went wide of the net.

Rhode Island had yet another chance to score in the 22nd minute when another shot attempt by Clay Holstad went over the net.

In the 34th minute, San Antonio midfielder Jorge Hernandez was issued a yellow card for fouling Amos Shapiro-Thompson off the ball.

San Antontio’s next chance came in the 37th minute when a bad giveaway by RIFC led to a  shot by Luis Paredes that was met with a spectacular save by goalkeeper Koke Vegas.

In the 44th minute, RIFC midfielder Clay Holstad was issued a yellow card.

In the 45+1 minute, San Antonio midfielder Luis Paredes was issued a yellow card for time wasting.

After the initial 45+2 minutes, the match entered halftime with the scoreline level at 0-0.

The second half began with San Antonio starting from the center circle as they chose to build out of the back to start the half.

Maxi Rodriguez had the first chance of the half when his effort in the 48th minute when high and wide over the net.

Rhode Island had another chance in the 54th minute when a free kick taken by Aldair Sanchez was headed on by Grant Stoneman and caught by Richard Sanchez.

In the 59th minute, RIFC head coach Khano Smith made his first change of the match by replacing Joe Brito with Albert Dikwa.

San Antonio had a massive chance in the 61st minute when Jorge Hernandez was denied by Koke Vegas at close range.

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In the 65th minute, San Antonio head coach Carlos Llamosa made his first two changes of the match by replacing Alex Greive & Jimmy Medranda with Juan Agudelo & Luke Haakenson.

Maxi Rodriguez had the chance of the match when his header in the 67th minute snuck just wide of the post.

Rhode Island’s next chance came in the 78th minute when a free kick taken by Aldair Sanchez was saved by goalkeeper Richard Sanchez.

In the 79th minute, RIFC head coach Khano Smith made his second change of the match by replacing Amos Shapiro-Thompson with Taimu Okiyoshi.

Maxi Rodriguez had yet another amazing opportunity when he sent a right-footed shot wide of the net.

In the 82nd minute, San Antonio head coach Carlos Llamosa made his third change of the match by replacing Luis Paredes with Jake LaCava

What a magical sight here in Rhode Island.

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Noah Fuson had a chance in the 85th minute when his effort was met with a routine save by Richard Sanchez.

In the 88th minute, San Antonio head coach Carlos Llamosa made his fourth and fifth changes of the match by replacing Jorge Rodriguez & Almir Soto with Diogo Pacheco & Lucio Berron.

Albert Dikwa had an amazing chance in the 90+1 minute when his header went just wide of the post.

After the 90+6 minutes, the match concluded in a 0-0 draw.

Khano Smith and Rhode Island FC (1-2-3, 5 pts. in USL Championship) remain on the road to face Major League Soccer side New England Revolution (5-1-4, 16 pts in MLS) in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The match will kick off at Centreville Bank Stadium on Wednesday, May 7th at 7:30PM EST. For more USL Championship content, you can find it on ESPN+