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SMITHFIELD, RI– New England Revolution (5-1-4, 16 pts.) were victorious 2-1 over Rhode Island FC (1-1-3, 4 pts) in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Saturday afternoon.
The match kicked off at 7:30 p.m. ET at Centreville Bank Stadium to a crowd of 9,539.
New England Revolution versus Rhode Island FC in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
New England starting lineup: 4-1-2-1-2 | Alex Bono, Will Sands, Keegan Hughes, Andrew Farrell (C), Brandon Bye, Jackson Yueill, Allan Oyirwoth, Luis Diaz, Luca Langoni, Tomás Chancalay, Maxi Urruti
New England substitutes:| Donovan Parisian, Damario McIntosh, Wyatt Omsberg, Eric Klein, Cristiano Oliveira, Gevork Diarbian, Liam Butts
Rhode Island FC starting lineup: 4-2-3-1 | Jackson Lee, Clay Holstad, Grant Stoneman (C), Rio Hope-Gund, Aldair Sanchez, Joe Brito, Noah Fuson, Jojea Kwizera, Amos Shapiro-Thompson, Maxi Rodriguez, Albert Dikwa
Rhode Island FC substitutes:| Koke Vegas, Aime Mabika, Taimu Okiyoshi, Cole Dewhurst, Joe Brito, Kevin Vang, Zachary Herivaux
Lineups for #NERevs & #RIFC
The match kicked off with Rhode Island FC starting from the center circle where they switftly advanced the ball into New England’s defensive third.
In the 7th minute, RIFC defender Frank Nodarse was issued a yellow card for holding Maxi Urruti.
RIFC had the first chance of the match in the 12th minute when a cross into the area by Noah Fuson looking for Albert Dikwa was caught by goalkeeper Alex Bono.
Less than 2 minutes later, RIFC had yet another chance when Jojea Kwizera played a low-driven cross into the area that was just missed by Noah Fuson.
Andrew Farrell looks to make a pass during a US Open Cup match versus Rhode Island FC.
Tomas Chancalay had the first chance of the match for New England when his Long distant low-driven effort in the 18th minute went just wide of the net.
Albert Dikwa had a chance of his own in the 20th minute, however, he toe-poked it wide of the net.
Less than a minute later, Maxi Urruti drove down the center of the park and had a shot that was saved out for a corner kick by Jackson Lee.
Midfielder Allan Oyirwoth contests for a ball during their U.S. Open Cup match versus Rhode Island FC.
RIFC’s next chance came in the 30th minute when Amos Shapiro-Thompson’s effort went just wide of the net.
In the 32nd minute, Revolution midfielder Allan Oyirwoth was issued a yellow card for fouling Maxi Rodriguez.
Entering the 37th minute, New England took the lead.
Chancalay in close for the Revs 🇦🇷 #USOC2025 // @NERevolution pic.twitter.com/VbgMiEPwAm
— U.S. Open Cup (@opencup) May 8, 2025
Following a spectacular touch by Maxi Urruti, the ball was deflected in a 1v1 challenge and fell kindly for Tomás Chancalay to bury it past Jackson Lee to make it 1-0.
RIFC had a massive chance in the 40th minute when a shot by Noah Fuson was blocked by Andrew Farrell out for a corner kick.
Luca Langoni had a long-distant effort in the 44th minute that was caught comfortably by goalkeeper Jackson Lee.
Albert Dikwa had a massive chance to score a header entering the 45th minute, however, his header went just wide of the net.
Tomas Chancalay celebrates with Maxi Urruti after his first half goal versus Rhode Island FC.
In the 45+2 minute, RIFC defender Clay Holstad was issued a yellow card for fouling Luis Diaz.
Maxi Urruti then had a massive volley attempt after the free kick delivery by Chancalay that went out for a corner kick.
After the initial 45+4 minutes, the match entered halftime with New England ahead 1-0.
Halftime between Rhode Island FC & New England Revolution.
Prior to the start of the second half, Revolution head coach Caleb Porter made his first change of the match by replacing Luca Langoni with Eric Klein.
The second half began with New England starting from the center circle & swiftly advancing the ball into the RIFC defensive third.
New England had the first chance of the 2nd half when an effort by Luis Diaz was blocked away for a corner kick just 30 seconds into the half.
Noah Fuson had the first chance of the 2nd half from Rhode Island FC when his shot went high over the bar.
Entering the 49th minute, RIFC leveled the scoreline.
History in a highlight.
Maxi Rodriguez scores the first RIFC goal at Centreville Bank Stadium 🫡 pic.twitter.com/Q2IKOOJznO
— Rhode Island FC (@RhodeIslandFC) May 8, 2025
Following a low-driven delivery into the area by Noah Fuson, the ball was blasted into the bottom right corner by forward Maxi Rodriguez.
RIFC had a massive chance to score in the 58th minute when a shot by Noah Fuson struck the face of Andrew Farrell. Play was stopped due to a head injury.
Rhode Island’s next chance came in the 61st minute when a shot by Jojea Kwizera was deflected out for a corner kick by Brandon Bye.
Following the corner kick, New England had a dangerous counter-attack that was just missed by forward Tomás Chancalay.
In the 62nd minute, RIFC head coach Khano Smith made his first change of the match by replacing Albert Dikwa with Joe Brito.
Luis Diaz looks to make a play during a US Open Cup match versus Rhode Island FC.
New England’s next chance came in the 66th minute when an effort by Will Sands was deflected away by Frank Nodarse.
In the 71st minute, RIFC head coach Khano Smith made his second change by replacing Jojea Kwizera with Zachary Herivaux.
In the 75th minute, Revolution head coach Caleb Porter made his second & third change of the match by replacing Luis Diaz & Allan Oyirwoth with Wyatt Omsberg & Cristiano Oliveira.
Alex Bono looks to distribute the ball during a US Open Cup match versus Rhode Island FC.
Just three minutes later, in the 78th minute, RIFC head coach Khano Smith made his third change of the match by replacing Amos Shapiro-Thompson & Rio Hope-Gund with Taimu Okiyoshi & Aime Mabika.
RIFC had the next chance in the match when a freekick into the area just missed Aime Mabika in the 80th minute.
In the 84th minute, Revolution head coach Caleb Porter made his fourth & fifth change of the match by replacing Maxi Urruti & Tomas Chancalay with Gevork Diarbian & Liam Butts.
Entering the 87th minute, New England took the lead.
Cristiano finds the back of the net!! 🔥#RIvNE #USOC2025 pic.twitter.com/zVYVvMpVkp
— New England Revolution (@NERevolution) May 8, 2025
Following a delivery into the box by Gevork Diarbian, the ball struck the post and fell for Cristiano Oliveira to score and make it 2-1.
In the 90+2 minute, Revolution midfielder Eric Klein was issued a yellow card for time wasting.
After the 90+7 minutes, the match concluded with New England holding on for the 2-1 victory.
Full Time between Rhode Island FC & New England Revolution.
With the result, New England advance to the Round of 16 of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup where they will host Chicago Fire FC at Providence College on May 20th or May 21st.
Caleb Porter and New England Revolution (5-1-4, 16 pts.) remain on the road to face off against Eastern Conference side Orlando City SC (4-5-2, 17 pts). The match is set to kickoff at Inter & Co Stadium on Saturday, May 10th at 7:30 p.m. ET on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.
Khano Smith and Rhode Island FC (1-2-3, 5 pts. in USL Championship) remain on home to face Western Conference side Monterey Bay FC (4-3-2, 15 pts). The match will kick off at Centreville Bank Stadium on Saturday, May 10th at 7:30PM EST. For more USL Championship content, you can find it on ESPN+
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