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Rhode Island

04-02 07:00

2 - 0

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Hartford Athletic

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Rhode Island

Hartford Athletic

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120

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4015

1012

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End 2-0

81′

D. Rovira

d.atkinson

71′

L. Dorsey

J. Williams

68′

C. Hadjipaschalis

63′

N. Fuson

60′

S.Anaku

adewale obalola

60′

S. Anderson

G. Flynn

58′

L.Afonso

A.Rodríguez

58′

clay holstad

K. Vang

45′

M. Ngalina

Spencer Gordon

45′

A.Williams

A.Hernández

45′

A. D. Pe

J.Scarlett

45′

F.Nodarse

H. Diop

Halftime 2-0

30′

2-0

J. Williams

Assist: A.Rodríguez

12′

1-0

A.Sanchez

Assist: J. Williams

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Match Info

Rhode Island secured a 2-0 victory over Hartford Athletic in the 2026 United States Open Cup, advancing to the next round of the historic domestic knockout competition. This match result was a classic cup upset, with the lower-division home side showing great determination to overcome their USL Championship opponents. The decisive moment came in the first half when Rhode Island capitalized on a defensive error to take the lead, settling any early nerves and allowing them to control the tempo. They doubled their advantage in the second period through a well-worked team move, putting the game beyond Hartford's reach. The key focus point was Rhode Island's disciplined defensive shape, which successfully nullified Hartford Athletic's attacking threats and limited them to few clear chances. There were no major controversies, with the referee's decisions largely going uncontested in a match defined by Rhode Island's efficiency. This victory is a monumental achievement for Rhode Island, boosting the club's profile and providing a memorable cup run, while for Hartford Athletic, it marks a premature and disappointing exit from a tournament they would have targeted for a deep run. After the final whistle, the Rhode Island manager hailed his team's belief and organization, while the Hartford coach lamented his side's lack of cutting edge in the final third. The starting lineups saw Rhode Island deploy a compact 4-4-2 system that executed their game plan perfectly, while Hartford Athletic, despite fielding a strong side, failed to break down a resolute home defense.