Independence Dash Memphis

June 29, 2019 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charlotte Independence News Release

Charlotte (NC) - The Charlotte Independence extended their unbeaten streak to four games with a 1-0 win over Memphis 901 FC on Saturday night at the Sportsplex at Matthews. Independence legend Jorge Herrera scored the game-winning goal, while goalkeeper Brandon Miller recorded his second shutout of the season.

After a scoreless first half, the Independence finally broke through in the 74th minute when Enzo Martinez darted behind the Memphis defensive line and found a wide-open Jorge Herrera for the game's only goal. Martinez now leads the team with five assists this seasons, while Herrera notched his third goal of 2019.

A triumphant defensive effort over Memphis 901, the Independence recorded the second shutout of this four-game unbeaten streak. In the 35th minute, Independence goalkeeper Brandon Miller made the Well's Fargo Save of the Game with a reaction stop.

The Independence will next be in action on Thursday, July 4th on the road against in-state rivals North Carolina FC. The Independence will return home to the Sportsplex at Matthews on Sunday, July 7th versus Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.

SCORING SUMMARY

CLT - Jorge Herrera (Enzo Martinez) 74'

DISCIPLINARY SUMMARY

CLT - Alex Martinez (yellow) 67'

MEM - Wesley Charpie (yellow) 70'

CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE STARTING LINEUP

Brandon Miller; Adboulie Mansally, Steven Thicot, Hugh Roberts, Joel Johnson (Hassan Ndam - 84'), Afrim Taku, Alex Martinez, Mark Hill (Niki Jackson - 69'), Enzo Martinez, Dominic Oduro (Valentin Sabella - 69'), Jorge Herrera

Memphis 901 FC STARTING LINEUP

Scott Levene, Joshua Morton, Wesley Charpie, Abdi Mohamed, Jacob Hauser-Ramsey, Cameron Lindley, Ewan Grandison, Adam Najem, Lagos Kunga (Duane Muckette - 56'), Brandon Allen (Jochen Graf - 73'), Elliot Collier (Leston Paul - 83')

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