Eagles Fight Hard for Draw
Published on July 29, 2011 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charlotte Eagles News Release
Charlotte, NC: Though Rochester came out strong going up two goals, the Eagles fought hard and came through in the 78th and 80th minute for the draw. Kendall Jagdeosingh put Rochester up 1-0 in the 23rd minute and Andrew Hoxie made it 2-0 in the 73rd minute. Tony Donatelli had both assisted for the night.
Jorge Herrera and Chris Salvaggione helped the Eagles come back scoring both goals within two minutes of each other.
The Rhinos pressured immediately, with their first corner kick just two minutes into the game. The Eagles defense passed the early test, able to clear the ball and assemble some stability in the midfield.
The Rhino's pace began much faster than the Eagles, winning most confrontations in the midfield. The Eagles did everything they could in the first fifteen minutes to settle the game and play on their terms.
The Eagles had their first chance of the night in the 13th minute with a nice cross into the box from Mark Bloom. Martin deflected the header towards the net just missing over the crossbar.
Darren Toby just missed the net wide, with a great chance as he was able to beat his defender off a through ball from Martins, in the 20th minute.
Rochester responded with a great counter attack in the 23rd minute. Donatelli served the ball into the box to Jagdeosingh, who was able to punch the ball over Eric Reed for the first goal of the night.
At the half hour mark, Rochester continued to dominate the tempo of the game. The Eagles were working hard to just clear the ball out of their half.
Sparks of Eagles' offense would show itself on occasion, but without any pressure in the box.
In the 39th minute Isaac Kissi had a chance going one on one with Reed. His shot just went wide, keeping the Eagles within one.
1-0 Rochester at the half.
The Eagles were first to pressure in the second half. Off the bench Sallieu Bundu shot a rocket across the net just missing wide.
At the hour mark Rochester seemed content to sit on their one goal lead and let the Eagles control the possession.
Alfonso Motegalvan was issued the first caution of the night in the 63rd minute after taking down Herrera.
Bundu continued to make his presence felt as he was able to cause trouble for Rochester's keeper, but not able to finish in minute 65.
Rochester continued to produce, though sporadic, very quick counter attacks. Their speed continued to produce difficulties for Charlotte's defense.
In the 75th minute Hoxie found the backdoor and beat Reed to put Rochester up 2-0. Donatelli had his second assist of the night with a great cross to the far post.
It took the Eagles 78 minutes but they came on strong scoring two goals in two minutes. The first was off an assist by Martins Herrera, who pushed the ball past Rochester's keeper bring the Eagles within one.
In the 80th minute Ferrer found Salvaggione who flicked the ball into the net bringing the Eagles even with Rochester.
Reed came up huge in the 88th minute saving a rocket of a shot off Rick Costanzo's boot.
Last chances by both teams, in extra time, was not enough for either team to find the win. After a hard fought battle the Eagles were able to walk away with one point.
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