Independence Edged out by Louisville
August 3, 2019 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charlotte Independence News Release
Matthews (NC) - The Charlotte Independence professional soccer team stumbled against Louisville City FC on Saturday night at the Sportsplex at Matthews. After each side had a player shown a straight red card, Louisville snatched a late game winner, while the Independence were unable to find a goal a second consecutive match.
A first half that saw a combined 14 shots, neither team were able to finish their opportunities for a scoreless first 45 minutes.
The complex of the match changed dramatically when Louisville City defender Paco Craig was shown a straight red card in the 60th minute. Furthermore, Independence midfielder Alex Martinez was shown a red card in the 72nd minute.
The game's only goal came in the 81st minute when Louisville City forward Magnus Rasmussen poked a ball out to Luke Spencer, whose right-footed finish proved to be the game-winner.
The Charlotte Independence will next be in action as the team travels to take on Loudoun United on Friday, August 9th. The offical watch party will be held at Jack's House Soccer Bar and Event Space (1523 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte NC, 28204 ). Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET.
SCORING SUMMARY
CLT - Luke Spencer (Magnus Rasmussen) 80'
DISCIPLINARY SUMMARY
LOU - Paco Craig (yellow) 29'
LOU - Pat McMahon (yellow) 47'
LOU - Paco Craig (straight red) 60'
CLT - Alex Martinez (yellow) 72'
CLT - Alex Martinez (straight red) 72'
CLT - Joel Johnson (yellow) 90+4'
CHARLOTTE INDEPENDENCE STARTING LINEUP
Curtis Anderson; Hugh Roberts, Steven Thicot, Aaron Maund, Joel Johnson, Afrim Taku (Valentin Sabella - 78'), Kevan George, Adboulie Mansally, Enzo Martinez, Dominic Oduro (Alex Martinez - 54'), Niki Jackson (Jorge Herrera - 74')
Louisville City FC STARTING LINEUP
Chris Hubbard, Sean Totsch, Paco Craig, Oscar Jimenez, Pat McMahon, Brian Ownby (George Davis IV - 69'), Abdou Mbacke Thiam (Luke Spencer - 59'), Devon Williams , Napo Matsoso, Magnus Rasmussen, Antoine Hoppenot (Taylor Peay - 64')
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