A 4-0 win over Aromas Cafe FC was just what Richmond needed
Richmond began their U.S. Open Cup campaign with a win over Aromas Cafe F.C., a club out of Charlottesville, Virginia. The Kickers have struggled to score goals in league play this season and saw the match as an opportunity to build confidence.
As was expected, coach Leigh Cowlishaw gave players not normally in the starting eleven the chance to get substantial game-time. Anthony Grant, Sunny Jane and Romulo Peretta took point with Jackson Eskay playing close behind. Charlie Horton, a D.