Eagles Successful in Wilmington
Published on July 2, 2009 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charlotte Eagles News Release
The Eagles were in Wilmington Thursday night searching for some kind of spark that can help get them back on track scoring goals and winning games. They found what they were looking for.
This was the fourth meeting between these 2 teams this year, with a Draw and 2 wins for Wilmington the Eagles had something to prove.
The Eagles settled in early as Luke Williams made a beautiful overlapping run receiving the ball from Diego Martins and found the back of the net in the 8th minute.
In the 21st minute Diego Martins, proving to be an architect in the midfield, delivered a perfect ball at Dustin Swinehart's feet as he broke through the Wilmington defense and scored a second goal for the Eagles.
It did not take long for Wilmington to regroup as Jamie Watson scored an unassisted goal, just 2 minutes later in the 23rd minute.
The first half of play full of continuous action as the Eagle's Jorge Herrera took a turn scoring their third goal of the night in minute 26.
Though the Eagles were up 3-1 at the half, play was divided evenly between both teams.
As play resumed, settled into the game, both Wilmington and the Eagles played a slower second half. Wilmington, doing everything in their power to take control and come from behind was not able to do it. Although, Kenny Bundy assisting Phil Hufstader in the 59th minute brought the score a little closer.
Both keepers were on their game with 4 saves a piece. Wilmington out shot the Eagles 6-4, but the Eagles were able to capitalize finding a much needed win, with a final score of 3-2.
Charlotte hopes to continue building momentum towards the playoffs as they travel to Richmond on Saturday, July 4th at 1 PM.
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