USL Charleston Battery

Battery Faces Orlando in American Division Semifinal

Published on August 15, 2011 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charleston Battery News Release


Charleston, SC. The Charleston Battery heads to Orlando FL Saturday night for a USL PRO American Division semifinal playoff match versus the Orlando City Lions. The Battery advanced to the post-season with a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Charlotte Eagles Friday night at Blackbaud Stadium. Saturday's game will be broadcast live on 1340AM starting at 7:30 PM and will also be available via an audio-only web stream at www.charlestonbattery.com.

Midfielder Mike Zaher led the way on Friday with a pair of superb first half goals. Forward's Zach Prince and Dane Kelly also tallied as the Battery scored four goals in a game for this first time since June 11, 2010.

Trailing 4-1 but needing just a draw to earn a place in the playoffs, Charlotte tried to mount a late rally. The Eagles hit the post with just under 10 minutes to go, and were thrown a life-line when Sallieu Bundu scored in stoppage time to cut the deficit to two. Miguel Ferrer then scored again in the 94th minute, making it 4-3, but Charlotte didn't have enough time to mount another attack, allowing the Battery to survive and advance.

The Battery played Orlando three times in the regular season winning 1-0 on July 9 at Blackbaud Stadium then losing twice in Orlando on August 3 (1-0) and August 6 (2-1).

USL PRO Divisional Semifinals

Friday, August 19, 2011

American Division

No.3 Richmond Kickers at No.2 Wilmington Hammerheads, 7:30 p.m., Legion Stadium

National Division

No.3 Los Angeles Blues at No.2 Harrisburg City Islanders, 7:30 p.m., Skyline Sports Complex

No.4 Pittsburgh Riverhounds at No.1 Rochester Rhinos, 7:30 p.m., Sahlen's Stadium

Saturday, August 20, 2011

American Division

No.4 Charleston Battery at No.1 Orlando City, 7:30 p.m., Florida Citrus Bowl (1340AM / www.charlestonbattery.com).

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