Independence Extend Unbeaten Run to Four

September 22, 2018 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charlotte Independence News Release

Matthews (N.C.) - Both teams earned a crucial point as the USL Eastern Conference playoff race heats up. Greg Jordan's goal in the 15th-minute was canceled out by Anatole Bertrand-Abang's goal for New York Red Bulls II in the 70th minute. the Charlotte Independence stretches it's unbeaten run to four games. With the result tonight, the Charlotte Independence stretches it's unbeaten run to four games.

"We look at tonight as two big points dropped, said Independence head coach Mike Jeffries. "There's no question, it hurts a little more because we played so well early on and had a strong foothold on the game with scoring first and not being able to maintain the lead. The guys fought and competed throughout so credit for that but the break didn't go our way at the end."

Jordan opened the scoring for the Independence in the 15th minute, sending a volley to the bottom right corner from just outside the eighteen, recording his first goal while with the Independence. Midfielder Conor O'Brien provided the assist on Jordan's goal, earning him his first assist with the club. The Independence ended the first half with a 4-3 advantage over Red Bulls II in shots on goal.

Bertrand-Abang equalized for Red Bulls II in the 70th minute when he pounced on a rebound from Independence goalkeeper Brandon Miller.

"We're still in the playoff picture," added Jeffries. "We're going to compete, go in and win the rest of our games and get it done. That's the mentality we have."

Currently riding a four-game unbeaten streak, the Independence return to action next Saturday, September 29th at 7 p.m. at the Sportsplex at Matthews against Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.

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