Battery Park Gunners Grab USOC 1st Round Win

Battery Park Gunners (BSSL) kicked off their U.S. Open Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-1 first round win over Mass United FC (MSSL) on Saturday at Madison Park High School.

The Gunners grabbed goals from Ben Shuleva and Joe Annese before the half, while Alencar Junior brought one back for the Riders in the second half.

With the win, the Gunners advance to the second round of the tournament, where they’ll play the winner of Sunday’s first round contest between Middlesex FC-East Providence Sports.

The second round is slated for the weekend of Nov. 17.