Charlotte Gains 3 Big Points in Home Win over Hartford Athletic
Published on September 11, 2021 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charlotte Independence News Release
CHARLOTTE, NC - The Charlotte Independence were able to gain another three points with a 2-0 win after tonight's match against Hartford Athletic at American Legion Memorial Stadium. The Charlotte Independence are back home again against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC on Saturday, September 18 for the Carolina Lightnin' 40th Anniversary and the NC Soccer Hall of Fame Introduction Ceremony presented by Complete Construction Services. Kick off is set for 7:00 PM. Click here to purchase tickets.
The first half of the match brought a lot of excitement and the Jacks came out ready to play. The team was able to create a lot of opportunities in front of the net. In the 17th minute, a free kick into the box by #8 Marcelo Palomino initially hit off the head of #3 Hugh Roberts and then bounced over to #2 Kevin Riascos whose header just missed above the goal.
In the 22nd minute, #19 Enzo Martinez had a great shot on the left side of the pitch that was deflected by the keeper. Palomino regained possession and sent in a rocket of a shot which resulted in a diving save by the Hartford goalie.
In the 35th minute, #22 Christian Fuchs had a great send upfield to Martinez. He sent it off to #9 Irvin Parra. Parra tapped it over to #56 Sylvain Marveaux who had a picture perfect left-footed rip right into the back of the net. Charlotte led at the end of the half 1-0.
"I came here to bring my knowledge and experience of the game to give more to the team and to help them win," stated Marveaux. "I am just trying to do my best. It has been a good run for me, in terms of goals and passes. I feel good because we don't concede many goals and we are scoring. I am happy with the win."
Hartford did not let up coming into the second half as they maintained a lot of possession, but the Jacks stayed poised. A foul gave Hartford a free kick in the 49th minute but Roberts stepped in and cleared the ball out.
Marveaux gained his second goal of the night in the 54th minute when he earned another breakaway, then passed it over to Martinez. Martinez tapped it back to Marveaux who ripped it right past the goalie. The Jacks continued to fight the remainder of the half and the backline minimized opportunities in front of net, ending the game with the 2-0 win over Hartford.
"This was a huge win tonight," stated Charlotte Independence Head Coach, Mike Jeffries. "We felt good about Wednesday and coming into tonight we knew this was a big game. All these games are six-point type games, especially when you play teams that you are in direct competition with for a spot in the playoffs. It was huge, I thought the mentality from the guys was really good. I thought we were sharp from the beginning of the game and it was a good overall win."
NEXT ON SCHEDULE: The Charlotte Independence will play against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC on Saturday, September 18. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM. Click here to purchase tickets.
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