The Pittsburgh Riverhounds advanced to the next round of the United States Open Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over local rivals NK Steel City in a match that kicked off at 7:00 PM. The US Open Cup fixture saw the professional USL Championship side overcome a spirited challenge from their lower-league opponents in a tense encounter. The Riverhounds took an early lead through a well-worked team move, but NK Steel City leveled the score before halftime with a stunning long-range effort that energized the underdogs. The decisive moment came in the 75th minute when Pittsburgh won a penalty after a handball in the box, which was calmly converted to secure their passage. The match was a classic cup tie, with Steel City's valiant defensive effort ultimately undone by a moment of indiscipline. The result sees the Pittsburgh Riverhounds progress in America's oldest national soccer competition, while NK Steel City's memorable cup run comes to an end with their heads held high.