Kenardo Forbes gave Rochester the lead in the 23rd minute and Ryan James doubled the advantage in the 60th before Craig Foster cut the deficit in half. The Rhinos held on late through a flurry of physical challenges to maintain a perfect home record.
Harrisburg City Islanders have developed an organic rivalry with the Rochester Rhinos. Of the numerous games the two teams have contested in recent years, the Rhinos 2011 home playoff exit and U.S. Open Cup road win against stand out.
Bill Becher's Harrisburg team stayed true to form and battled hard physically throughout the match.