Second-half goals by Joey Worthen and Matthew Delicate lifted the Richmond Kickers to a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace Baltimore last night at Maryland-Baltimore County Stadium.
The triumph improved the Kickers' record to 8-2-5 and enabled Richmond to maintain its share of first place in USL-2.
Worthen lifted the Kickers out of a scoreless tie with a goal in the 61st minute. The goal, Worthen's second of the season, was set up by a corner kick by fellow midfielder Mike Burke. Worthen, waiting at the near post, punched a header past Baltimore goalkeeper Brian Rowland.
An error by Baltimore's defense created Richmond's second goal in the 76th minute. An entry pass by Richmond midfielder Luke Vercollone was misplayed, and Delicate took advantage for his 10th goal of the season.
Jordan Seabrook scored for Crystal Palace in the 88th minute.
The Kickers will play an international exhibition against CSD Comunicaciones of Guatemala next Saturday at UR Stadium.
Richmond ------------------------- 0 2 -- 2
CP Baltimore ------------------------- 0 1 -- 1
Scoring 1, Richmond, Worthen 2 (Burke), 61st minute; 2, Richmond, Delicate 10, 76th; 3, Baltimore, Seabrook 3, 88th.
Shots: Richmond 13-10
Saves: Baltimore, Rowland 4; Richmond, Pascale 3
Corner kicks: Richmond 5-4
Offsides: Baltimore 2-1
Fouls: Richmond 11-10
Yellow cards: Harkin, B, 32nd; Burke, R, 36th; Basso, B, 55th; Harada, B, 82nd
Referee: John McCloskey
Attendance: 567
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