LSC falls 2-0 to Louisville City FC in U.S. Open Cup

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington Sporting Club hosted Louisville City FC on Wednesday night in a win-or-go-home match to advance to the third round of the U.S. Open Cup.

The teams previously met March 6, when Louisville City scored two second-half goals to secure a 2-1 victory.

On Wednesday night, the greens fell victim to their in-state rival once again. LSC was eliminated from the U.S. Open Cup, falling to Louisville City FC 2-0.

Louisville City struck first in the 23rd minute with a goal from Babacar Niang following a free kick to take a 1-0 lead at the break. Early in the second half, Louisville City added another goal when Tola Showunmi flicked it in off a strike by Mukwelle Akal.

The greens are back in USL Championship League action Saturday night on the road against Colorado Springs.