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Recap: Revolution II 0 - Forward Madison FC 1
Revs II unable to extend hot streak after a 1-0 loss on the road.
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Paul-Michael Ochoa
Clint Peay and Revolution II returned to action Wednesday night, looking to build off the momentum generated from shutout victories in their previous two outings, as they returned to Breese Stevens Field for the second time in 2 weeks. Their last trip saw Michael Tsicolulias and Noel Buck pick up goals in a 2-0 win over Forward Madison.
There were three changes to the Revs II starting lineup from their 3-0 victory over North Texas S.C. as Joe Rice, Hikaru Fujiwara, and Ryan Sierakowski returned to the starting lineup.
Damian Rivera growing more confident in second USL League One season
Rivera recently surpassed 1,000 minutes played for Revs II, growing in confidence with each game
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When Revolution II battled Union Omaha on May 12, it didn’t take long for Damian Rivera to make an impression. Within a span of 12 minutes, the midfielder engineered back-to-back chances that lifted spectators out of their seats, hinting at his growing confidence.
On the first play, Rivera nutmegged a defender on the endline, drove into the box, and rifled a shot to the near post. Minutes later, he deftly evaded a defender on the byline, beat another opponent inside the box, and cushioned a teasing service in front of goal.
Late winner pushes Union Omaha past Revolution II
Here are five thoughts from Wednesday’s fixture between Union Omaha and Revolution II.
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A late winner from Greg Hurst sealed a dominant performance from Union Omaha (3-0-0) on Wednesday afternoon, propelling them past Revolution II, 1-0. With the loss, Revs II (1-2-0) sinks to eighth in the USL League One.
Clint Peay’s side lined up in a 4-3-3 formation against Omaha, featuring Academy products Joe Buck and Michael Tsicoulias in the starting lineup. Ryan Spaulding and Joe Rice also returned to the starting group after being relegated to the bench against Richmond.