Newcomer Ruiz scores in Union tie
The Union played to a 1-1 tie with Greek Super League host Ergotelis F.C. at Pancretan Stadium on Monday. Recently signed forward Carlos Ruiz notched his first goal as a Union. But a late penalty kick enabled Ergotelis F.C. to end the game in a tie.
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The Union played to a 1-1 tie with Greek Super League host Ergotelis F.C. at Pancretan Stadium on Monday. Recently signed forward Carlos Ruiz notched his first goal as a Union. But a late penalty kick enabled Ergotelis F.C. to end the game in a tie.
Ruiz scored in the 27th minute by converting a tap-in goal from the edge of the six-yard box. After Kyle Nakazawa found Justin Mapp along the right flank, Mapp sent a cross into the box, where Ruiz was able to convert.
Ergotelis threatened to tie the game in the 39th minute after a foul outside the Union box yielded a free kick. But goalkeeper Faryd Mondragón was able to deflect an attempted shot wide of the post.
Ergotelis finally scored after Stefani Miglioranzi committed a foul in the box, leading to a dramatic 88th-minute penalty kick. Nikos Karelis converted past rookie keeper Zac MacMath.
The Union will face Greek Third Division team Hersonissos F.C. at Pancretan Stadium on Wednesday.
U.S. Open Cup pairings set. The MLS qualifying pairings for the U.S. Open Cup were announced Monday. The Union will play at D.C. United in the first round.