Rebels Give Away Early Lead in Loss to Buffalo

The Albany Rebels dropped their second match to the Buffalo Fenians this month losing 1-17 (20 points) to 2-6 (12 points) on Saturday afternoon at Plumeri Sports Complex in Albany. The Rebels took control of the match in the first quarter, scoring two goals - one from Joe Bradley and one from Brian Kanalley.

They carried that lead into the second half, however, Buffalo made a push and started rattling off points in the third quarter.

The Fenians took their first lead of the match when they intercepted a pass to start the fourth quarter, and lobbed a shot over goalkeeper Ryan Moloney.

Albany lacked a response and could not make a comeback.

Kanalley led all Rebels scorers with 1 goal and 1 point. Bradley (1 goal), Aibhne O’Kane (2 points), Cillian Flavin (2 points) and Tim Gerrish (1 point) also scored.

Albany returns to action on Saturday, July 17 when they host Syracuse.

Rebels Scoring:

Brian Kanalley 1-1

Joe Bradley 1-0

Aibhne O’Kane 0-2

Cillian Flavin 0-2

Tim Gerrish 0-1

New York Cup Standings

Buffalo 2-0-0

Syracuse 0-0-1

Albany 0-2-1