After a dramatic, back-and-forth rivalry matchup at Centreville Bank Stadium, Rhode Island FC clinched the top spot in Group 4 of the USL Jägermeister Cup on Saturday with a dramatic 2-2 draw vs. Hartford Athletic. Although the visitors won the penalty-shootout 4-3 and took the extra point, the tie in regulation earned Rhode Island FC a vital point and cemented its spot in the quarterfinals.

Rhode Island FC (3W-0L-1T) started the game strong, taking the first shot on target in the 16th minute when Noah Fuson fed JJ Williams a well-timed through ball down the right wing. Taking the ball onto his right foot with a quick touch into the penalty area, Williams fired a low shot that was saved by Hartford Athletic (2W-0L-2T) goalkeeper Antony Siaha.

In the 28th minute, the visitors were reduced

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