Charlotte Downs Long Island 2-1
July 1, 2006 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charlotte Eagles News Release
(Long Island, NY) - The Charlotte Eagles, on the road Saturday night, faced the Long Island Rough Riders. Despite going down by a goal in the first minute of play, Charlotte was able to come back and earn a 2-1 victory over Long Island.
Less than a minute after the opening whistle, the Long Island Rough Riders took a 1-0 lead in the match. Long Island's Anthony Barbero sent the ball into the Charlotte penalty box. There was a bit of a scramble as Charlotte tried to clear, but Chris Megaluda recovered the loose ball and got a quick shot off which found the back of the net. Despite Charlotte's offensive efforts to score the equalizer, the Eagles were unable to finish any opportunities before the half time whistle.
The Charlotte Eagles got on the scoreboard six minutes into the second half. Joseph Kabwe set up the goal with a serve to the back post. Adam Ruud was the to finish nicely with a right foot shot.
Charlotte took over the lead in the 58th minute. The Eagles had a nice build up to the goal, working the ball around the field. Patrick Daka received the ball and layed it off for Andriy Budnyy. Budnyy ran underneath Daka at the top of the 18 yard box and fired off a shot. He bent the ball into the corner, for one of Charlotte's nicest goal of the season. The goal was Budnyy's first of his career with the Eagles, who signed him just this past week.
Charlotte, with the win, improved its record to 7-3-4 for 25 points. The Eagles are currently is second place in the USL Second Division behind Richmond.
The Charlotte Eagles are on the road again next Saturday, facing the Wilmington Hammerheads at 7:30 pm. Charlotte's next home game is July 15th, hosting the Richmond Kickers at Waddell Stadium, 8:00 pm. The Charlotte Lady Eagles are at home this Friday night hosting the Cocoa Beach Expos at 7:30 pm at Waddell Stadium. Fans can save $2.00 per ticket by purchasing them at www.CharlotteEagles.com in advance by midnight Thursday.
United Soccer League Championship Stories from July 1, 2006
- Charlotte Downs Long Island 2-1 - Charlotte Eagles
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