The PDL squad kicks off first at 5:30 p.m.
Virginia Beach, Virginia – The PDL and W-League Piranhas will take the field on Saturday, May 14 at the Sportsplex for their first doubleheader of the 2011 season at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex. The PDL squad kicks off first at 5:30 p.m. against Real Maryland, followed by the W-League side in their season opener at 8 p.m. against Charlotte. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. and a ticket to both games is just $8 at the gate.
Saturday night is also Old Dominion Soccer Club night. Game festivities will also include a visit from AAA Tidewater Virginia who will be on hand with games and prizes at halftime and an information table on the concourse. In addition, the Piranhas are offering a buy-one-get-one-free offer to all members of Virginia Beach Recreation Centers. Just show your membership card at the gate!
PDL Piranhas vs. Real Maryland
5:30 p.m.
PDL Piranhas (1-0-0)
The PDL Piranhas had an impressive season opener against Fredericksburg on May 7, shutting out the Hotspur 2-0 at the Sportsplex. The fast-paced intensity the Piranhas showed during their last match was impressive. The Red and White pressured the Fredericksburg defense throughout the match beginning at the starting whistle.
The first goal came in the 26th minute after the ball was handled by a Hotspur defender in the box. Piranhas forward Amir Shihata and slipped the ball high over the goalkeeper’s right shoulder. The next strike came in the 73rd minute through a great combination play on the near side. Midfielder Denis Bardizbanian, who had just entered the match, accurately crossed the ball to the back post where forward Marcello Alves had no trouble heading the ball in for the insurance goal. Piranhas’ goalkeeper Dillon Brunk earned the shutout. The Piranhas outshot the Hotspur 14-9.
Real Maryland (0-0-0)
Real Maryland FC is entering its fourth season in United Soccer Leagues, and its first in the USL Premier Development League. The Monarchs kick off their 2011 PDL season Saturday at the Sportsplex. Real Maryland F.C. Head Coach Silvino Gonzalo will be leading a roster comprised nearly entirely of players from Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
About the PDL
Virginia Beach and Real Maryland FC are members of the South Atlantic Division in the PDL Eastern Conference along with the Carolina Dynamo, West Virginia Chaos, Fredericksburg Hotspurs, and the Northern Virginia Royals.
The PDL features 64 teams across the United States and Canada in four geographic conferences and nine divisions and provides elite collegiate players the opportunity to taste a higher level of competition while maintaining their college eligibility. The PDL Regular Season consists of 16 games with eight home games and eight away matches and concludes on July 24th.
For more information about the Virginia Beach Piranhas, including tickets, sponsorships, internships or to volunteer, please visit www.vbpiranhas.com or call 757-572-1592.
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