New Hampshire Phantoms 1:4 Milford International
Dr. George J. Larkin Field – Manchester , New Hampshire
Scoring Summary:
MIL-Michael Butler 15’
NHP-Nick Tornaritas 27’
NHP-Almir Barbosa 78’
NHP-Valderar Tiexeira) 79'

The USL Second Division New Hampshire Phantoms pulled away for a 4-1 victory over the USASA’s Milford International at Manchester, New Hampshire in U.S. Open Cup second round action on Wednesday night. It was Milford who struck first in the match, when Michael Butler beat Phantoms goalkeeper Matt Parsons to give the part-timers the lead after a quarter-hour. New Hampshire soon answered back, on a long range shot from Nick Tornaritas that eluded the leap of Milford ‘keeper Jean-Nicolle Venditti and dipped under the crossbar. When the score remained drawn after about 65 minutes, the Phantoms brought on Val Tiexeira and Almir Barbosa, two players the Phantoms were looking to rest. Soon after, the duo paid dividends, combining on the next two Phantoms goals. On a defensive giveaway in the 79^th minute, Tiexeira found himself with an open shot, but instead made a backheel pass to Barbosa, who put the ball in the net for a 2-1 lead. The two players made it 3-1 just a minute later, this time Barbosa heading home a Tiexeira cross from the right side of the box. Tiexeira finally got a goal of his own, chipping the ball over the head of Venditti to make it 4-1. For the third round, New Hampshire will make a trip to Rochester , to face the Rhinos in their newly opened Paetec Park on July 12.

Charleston Battery 1:0 Sonoma County Sol
Blackbaud Stadium – Charleston, S.C.
Scoring Summary:
CHR-Ben Hollinswotrh 49’

The Charleston Battery narrowly defeated a game Sonoma County Sol 1-0 at Blackbaud Stadium Wednesday night. Charleston, resting a few of their regulars, n early scored twice in the first half, once on a curling Jeff Matteo shot that was saved by Sol goalkeeper Derek Shaffer, and another when Shaffer just managed to nudge Armando Romero’s shot around the post. Coming out of halftime scoreless, the Sol tried to strike quick, only to see Tony Bussard fire a first time shot wide left of goal. A minute later, it was the Battery who found the back of the net. Ben Hollingsworth headed home a corner kick from Troy Lesense to put Charleston up 1-0. Sonoma County valiantly continued to press forward to the end, out shooting Charleston 12-11. Charleston will now host a fellow USL First Division side, the Portland Timbers, in the third round on July 12.

Michigan Bucks 2:1 Cincinnati Kings
Stoney Creek High School – Rochester Hills, Mich.
Scoring Summary:
MICH - Ty Shipalane 1’
CIN - Mike McGinlay 36'
MICH - Nate Jafta 49’

The PDL Michigan Bucks continued their upsetting ways Wednesday night, knocking the Cincinnati Kings out of the U.S. Open Cup 2-1, at Stoney Creek High School in Rochester Hills, Michigan . The Kings are the second straight USL Second Division club to fall to the Bucks in cup play this season. Ty Shipalane wasted no time putting the Bucks out in front, scoring just 30 seconds after the opening whistle. The Kings eventually settled themselves and found the equalizer in the 36^th minute, off a goal from Mike McGinlay. The game remained even at halftime, but didn’t stay that way soon after the restart. Nate Jafta scored three minutes into the second half, putting the Bucks up for good at 2-1. Chris Edwards assisted on both Bucks goals. The Kings once again rallied to try and even the game once again, but Michigan ’s defense held on for the win. The Bucks will now host the Columbus Crew in the third round.

Wilmington Hammerheads 3:1 Charlotte Eagles
Legion Sports Complex – Wilmington, N.C.
Scoring Summary:
WIL - Derek Popovich 26’
CHA - Patrick Daka 60'
WIL - Anthony Maher 82’
WIL - Anthony Maher 84’

The Wilmington Hammerheads defeated their league rivals, the Charlotte Eagles, 3-1 in their second round U.S. Open Cup match Wednesday night in Wilmington . The Hammerheads, sitting at the opposite end of the USL Second Division table from the 2^nd place Eagles, opened the scoring in the 27^th minute, when Derek Popovich scored off an assist from Paul Chace. Charlotte eventually leveled the score in the 60^th minute, Patrick Daka scoring off a diagonal pass from Ben Johnson. Wilmington then moved in front for good late in the game. Anthony Maher, returning to the lineup after a three game league suspension, scored twice in three minutes. The first came in the 82^nd minute, off a pass from Junior Zarate, and Boyzz Khumalo assisted on the second just two minutes later. The Hammerheads will host the USL First Division Atlanta Silverbacks in the 3^rd round of the U.S. Open Cup on July 12.

Carolina Dynamo 1:0 Richmond Kickers
Macpherson Stadium – Browns Summit, N.C.
Scoring Summary:
CAR - Benjamin Hunter

The Richmond Kickers, first place in the USL Second Division, were defeated by the overall PDL #1, the Carolina Dynamo, 1-0 in Wednesday night’s second round open Cup match at Browns Summit, North Carolina. The lone goal in the match was scored by Carolina ’s Benjamin Hunter, in the first half. The Dynamo also hit the post four times, and controlled most of the match. Carolina will host the USL First Division Seattle Sounders in a third round match on July 12.

Minnesota Thunder 0:1 Des Moines Menace
James Griffin Stadium – St. Paul, Minnesota
Scoring Summary:
DMM - Tomas Boltnar 54’

In a battle of last years U.S. Open Cup underdog sensations, the PDL’s Des Moines Menace defeated the USL First Division Minnesota Thunder 1-0 at St. Paul, Minnesota . Things looked bleak for the Menace early on, as Danilo Olivier was sent off for elbowing Alfredo Esteves in the head. Esteves stayed on the ground for a few minutes, and was eventually taken out of the game. Des Moines were force to mak4e a tactical change, and took striker Edwin Disang off for a substitute. The Menace nearly took a lead into halftime, but Thunder goalkeeper Joe Warren made a diving save of a free kick. Des Moines finally broke through in the 54^th minute, when Tomas Boltnar took a pass from Brad Whitsitt. Boltnar put the shot in the right corner of the goal and past Warren . Menace ‘keeper Grant Fernstrum kept the match from potentially going to extra time, when he saved a point-black shot from Leo Gibson from the top of the penalty area. "This was the opportunity that were looking for," stated Menace head coach Casey Mann. "This team is as talented as last year but needed a game to define their attitude. We have talked about heart, guts and attitude all year." Des Moines will now travel to face the team that eliminated them from last years’ U.S. Open Cup, the Kansas City Wizards.

Dallas Roma FC 1-0 Miami FC
McKinney Soccer Complex – Dallas, Texas
ROM - John Waters 13’ (PK)

Dallas Roma pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the MLS era of the U.S. Open Cup, defeating the USL First Division’s Miami FC 1-0 at Dallas on Wednesday. Roma scored the lone goal of the match early in the game, when Miami midfielder Zinho was called for a handball in the penalty area. John Waters stepped to the spot and converted the penalty for the 1-0 lead. The Roma defense, along with goalkeeper Jessie Llamas, held Romario and Zinho in check all night, only allowing Miami to attack from the side, and instead of up the middle. Roma head coach Michael Schell did not start three of his regulars for disciplinary reasons, making the 1-0 lead that much more remarkable. When he eventually brought in the likes of Patrick Shamu and Mark Rowland, Schell said the Miami players began to get frustrated. “They ( Miami ) realized these guys were better then the ones they replaced”, Schell said. It was during this time that both Michael Erush and Fabian Sandoval were sent off, leaving Miami with just nine men to finish the game. Schell was also quick to point out that the visitors did not take his team lightly, as they constantly put pressure on Roma’s defense throughout the night. The win marks the first time a USASA club has beaten a team from the USL First Division/A-League. Roma are also only the second USASA team since 1995 to advance to the third round of the U.S. Open Cup. “I don’t think I’m going to go to sleep tonight!” said the ecstatic Schell after a port-match dinner with his team. Roma will travel to Santa Barbra to face CD Chivas in the third round, a match which Schell said he would have no problems fielding his full roster, since it is a midweek game.

Arizona Sahuaros 0:1 Virginia Beach Mariners
Grand Canyon University Soccer Field – Phoenix, Arizona
VAB - Greg Simmonds 73’

On a hot and muggy night in Phoenix, Arizona , the USL First Division Virginia Beach Mariners held off the upset bid of USASA’s Arizona Sahuaros, 1-0. The non-league Sahuaros held the Mariners to a scoreless draw for 73 minutes, after which Gregory Simmonds finally broke though for Virginia Beach . The Mariners only out shot Arizona 14 to 9, but Sahuaros goalkeeper Marvin Hypolite was forced to make 9 saves, while his counterpart for the Mariners, Matt Nelson, was only required to save 5. The Mariners left a few of their regulars at home for the match, in preparation for their league schedule this coming weekend. For the third round, Virginia Beach will need to travel west yet again, this time to face MLS club Real Salt Lake , at Rice-Eccles Stadium on July 12.

Lamar Hunt Open Cup Third Round Schedule

Tuesday, July 11th

Virginia Beach Mariners (USL-1) at Real Salt Lake (MLS)
Rice-Eccles Stadium; Salt Lake City, Utah, 9 p.m. EDT

Wednesday, July 12th

Portland Timbers (USL-1) at Charleston Battery (USL-1)
Blackbaud Stadium; Charleston, South Carolina, 7:30 p.m. EDT

Atlanta Silverbacks (USL-1) at Wilmington Hammerheads (USL-2)
Legion Sports Complex; Wilmington, North Carolina, 7:30 p.m. EDT

Des Moines Menace (PDL) at Kansas City Wizards (MLS)
Blue Valley Athletic Complex; Overland Park, Kansas, 8:30 p.m. EDT

Columbus Crew (MLS) at Michigan Bucks (PDL)
Stony Creek High School; Rochester Hills, Michigan, 7:30 p.m. EDT

Roma FC (USASA) at CD Chivas USA (MLS)
Harder Stadium; Santa Barbara, California (Campus of UCSB), 10:30 p.m. EDT

Seattle Sounders (USL-1) at Carolina Dynamo (PDL)
Macpherson Stadium; Browns Summit, North Carolina, 7:30 p.m. EDT

New Hampshire Phantoms (USL-2) at Rochester Rhinos (USL-1)
Paetec Park; Rochester, New York, 7:30 p.m. EDT