USL Louisville City FC

City Flips Script On Charlotte, Win 1-0

Published on July 11, 2015 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Louisville City FC News Release


Magnus Rasmussen of Louisville City Scores vs. the Charlotte Independence
Magnus Rasmussen of Louisville City Scores vs. the Charlotte Independence
(Louisville City FC)

Louisville, KY - A rematch from Charlotte's 1-0 win over Louisville City FC back on May 2nd saw the teams swap scores on Saturday night. In front of 7,649 fans at o Louisville Slugger Field, Louisville City defeated the Charlotte Independence 1-0 in a defensive struggle.

The first half saw chances from both sides early on, but neither team could find the breakthrough until a handball in the box by Charlotte's Patrick Slogic resulted in a penalty kick for Louisville. Magnus Rasmussen got the better of Matt Lampson with a stinging shot from the penalty spot that went into the lower corner of the net, and City led 1-0 in the 33rd minute.

In the second half, both teams had good chances, but excellent defending and goalkeeping kept the score in Louisville's favor. Scott Goodwin, in a second straight Man of the Match performance, made a few spectacular saves as Charlotte upped the attack in search of an equalizer in the closing minutes.

In the 81st minute, Enrique Montano risked bodily harm and got in the way of a Ryan Finley shot that would have been a goal had the 22 year-old rookie not intervened. The visiting Independence pleaded with referee Aaron Hernandez for a handball and a penalty, but to no avail.

After four minutes of stoppage time and a couple of key clearances by Conor Shanosky on Charlotte chances, City saw the 1-0 game out for the victory.

The game marks the end of a four-game homestand for Louisville City which saw them take 9 of a possible 12 points. City will now head out for a three-game road trip, starting with a visit to Highmark Stadium in Pittsburgh to face the Riverhounds on Saturday, July 18 in rematch of a stunning 1-1 draw that saw Kadeem Dacres score the dramatic, late equalizer. City next returns home to play FC Montreal on August 5th. Fans can purchase tickets online at www.louisvillecityfc.com/tickets.

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Magnus Rasmussen of Louisville City Scores vs. the Charlotte Independence
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