Eagles Shutout Phantoms 2-0
May 27, 2006 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charlotte Eagles News Release
(Hampstead, NH) - The Charlotte Eagles gained their second road victory in two nights tonight defeating the previously undefeated New Hampshire Phantoms 2-0. Daniel Benton had his first start for the Eagles in goal, earning the shutout. With the win Charlotte improves to 3-1-3 for 12 points, and New Hampshire falls to 2-1-1 for 7 points.
Charlotte got on the scoreboard early in the match, when Dustin Swinehart set up Taurai Daka for a goal in the sixth minute of play. Swinehart worked the the ball down the right side and chipped it in to Daka. Daka flicked the ball back on goal with his head, into the back of the net. The first half ended with Charlotte up 1-0.
The Eagles scored their second and final goal of the match in the 83rd minute to solidify the victory. Dustin Swinehart controlled the long ball from goalkeeper Dan Benton, and then he passed it forward for Joseph Kabwe in the middle. Kabwe held the ball and pressed forward, forcing the defense to commit. Kabwe then passed the ball outside onto the run of Chris Lemons. Lemons drilled a one timer into the top left corner to take the 2-0 lead.
2005 Goalkeeper of the Year, Chris McClellan rested tonight with the back to back night games. Daniel Benton played the full match in goal for Charlotte, earning his first shutout and nine saves in his first appearance with the team.
The Eagles are back on the road tomorrow night facing New Hampshire Phantoms in New Hampshire. The Eagles return to home field action at Waddell Stadium on Saturday, June 3rd, hosting New Hampshire at 8:00 pm in another doubleheader evening with the Lady Eagles. Fans can save $2.00 on each ticket when purchased in advance by midnight the day before the match. Tickets can be purchased at online at www.CharlotteEagles.com or by calling the Eagles Ticket Line: (704) 841-8644 x 32.
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