USL-1 Charleston Battery

Battery defeats Eagles in pre-season match

March 31, 2009 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Charleston Battery News Release


Charleston, SC. Midfielder Tsuyoshi Yoshitake recorded a goal and two assists as the Charleston Battery defeated the Charlotte Eagles (USL2) by a score of three goals to one Tuesday afternoon at Blackbaud Stadium.

A native of Mie Prefecture, Japan, Tsuyoshi Yoshitake joined the Battery from Japanese Club Tokyo Verdy 1969 (J1) where he spent the past two seasons. Yoshitake opened the scoring in the 4th minute after receiving a pass from forward Adam Smart on the right side of the box. Yoshitake cut inside his defender then fired home with a driven left-footed shot.

Charlotte responded and cancelled the Battery advantage in the 15th minute with a good finish from midfielder Jorge Herrera.

The Battery restored its lead before half-time from a set-piece. Yoshitake whipped the ball into the middle and midfielder Tyler Hemming headed the ball inside the far-post.

Yoshitake provided a third goal just after half-time with clever move past his defender on the right side. He chipped to the back-post and forward Darren Spicer headed the ball home.

The Eagles had a chance to pull a goal back in the closing stages after earning a PK, but forward Dustin Swinehart saw his effort cannon back off the post.

The Battery continues its preparations for the start of the USL1 season this Saturday at Blackbaud Stadium with a 3 PM match versus the USL2 Wilmington Hammerheads. The game is open to the public and there is no charge for admission.

The Battery's first league match is in Vancouver, BC versus the defending champion Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday, April 11 (Sports Radio 1450 AM). The Charleston Battery's 2009 Home Opener is set for Saturday, April 18 versus the Montreal Impact at Blackbaud Stadium (7:30 PM, $10 - $18, (843) 971-GOAL www.charlestonbattery.com).

Charleston Battery Season Tickets

Charleston Battery season ticket packages are on sale now starting at only $150. A limited number of Three Lions Club memberships are also still available. To purchase a season ticket package or for more information please call, (843) 971-GOAL (4625) or visit www.charlestonbattery.com.

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