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Battery Home Opener Saturday Night

April 23, 2004 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Charleston Battery News Release


Charleston, SC - The Charleston Battery takes on the Richmond Kickers Saturday night at Blackbaud Stadium in it's first home match of the 2004 season; kick off is set for 7:30 PM. Last weekend the Battery defeated the Kickers by a score of two goals to none in the season opener in a game played in Richmond. Saturday's game is the second of four scheduled matches between the two Eastern Conference rivals in the 2004 season.

Former Kicker Greg Simmonds scored the first goal of last Saturday's match in the 32nd minute, slotting home past Kickers goalkeeper, Ronnie Pascale. Simmonds was also involved in the second goal as his right-footed shot rebounded off the cross bar for Battery midfielder Chris Goos to finish. Simmonds was named A-League Player of the week following his stand-out performance.

Richmond is led by five-year head coach, Leigh Cowlishaw. Cowlishaw has an overall regular season record of 72-39-21 and led the Kickers to the 2002 A-League Championship match. The Burton-On-Trent, England native has been a part of the Richmond Kickers organization since its inception in 1993.

The Kickers offense will once again be led by forward, Kevin Jeffrey. Jeffrey led the team in scoring in 2003 with 10 goals and 9 assists, 29 points.

Richmond strengthened its squad in the off season with the signing of former US National Team midfielder, Richie Williams. Williams joins Richmond after eight years in Major League Soccer. This will be his second stint in a Kickers uniform; he played for Richmond prior to MLS's inception.

In 2003 the Battery also played Richmond four times winning twice with one loss and a tie. Charleston again opened its season in Richmond winning that game by a score of two goals to none.

Tickets / Promotions

Its Schedule Cup Giveaway Night brought to you by Horne Guest Insurance and Live 5 News. Everyone in attendance will receive an A-League Championship commemorative schedule cup. There will be live music and $1 drafts in the Miller Lite Beer Garden until kick off and the half time show will feature the T-Bonz $5000 Kick for Cash.

Saturday also marks the introduction of a new bleacher at the North-End of the stadium and immediately before the game returning players from last years A-League Championship winning team will receive their Championship rings.

Tickets are priced at $8 - $15 and can be purchased by calling 971-GOAL or online at www.charlestonbattery.com.

2004 Season Tickets

2004 season ticket packages are still available starting at $120. There are also a limited number of Three Lions Club and Battery Club memberships available. Both the Three Lions Club and Battery Club packages include a catered meal before the match. For more information or to reserve your seats for the 2004 campaign please call (843) 971-GOAL or visit www.charlestonbattery.com.

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