Rhode Island FC breaks through for first win at Pawtucket's Centreville Bank Stadium
— Rhode Island FC (@RhodeIslandFC)
Rafa Mentzingen answered in the 35th for North Carolina, which had won a league-best four in a row. That appeared it would be enough for a draw despite a heavy push from Rhode Island, which was credited for 11 of the match's 13 shots in the second half.
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Frank Nodarse drew a penalty in the waning moments, however, and Rodriguez buried the spot kick despite netminder Jake McGuire guessing the correct direction.
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— USL Championship (@USLChampionship)
The victory began a run of six straight home matches over the next seven Saturdays for Rhode Island (4-6-3), including visits from the expansion Portland Hearts of Pine on June 28 and Hartford Athletic on both July 19 and 26.
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