USL-1 Charleston Battery

Tim Karalexis named USL First Division Player of the Week

September 5, 2006 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Charleston Battery News Release


Charleston, SC. Charleston Battery defender Tim Karalexis has been named the USL Fist Division Player of the Week; Karalexis was rock solid for the Battery in three games played on the west coast over the weekend. The Battery won twice and tied once versus Vancouver, Seattle and Portland; in addition to anchoring the back-line Karalexis also recorded an assist on Teba McKnight's game winning goal versus Seattle.

Charleston opened the trip in Vancouver Thursday with a 1-1 draw. After giving up a goal to Eduardo Sebrango on the half-hour mark, the Battery defense kept the home side off the board, giving forward Ben Hollingsworth the opportunity to tie the match in stoppage time for a point.

The following night in Seattle against a streaking Sounders squad led by league-leading scorer Cam Weaver, Karalexis and the back line shutout the sensational rookie with Hollingsworth's 54th minute tally holding until Maykel Galindo found the back of the net. Headed toward another draw Karalexis gave the Battery full points on the night in the 89th with a throw-in into the middle for Teba McKnight, who snapped home a header from ten yards out.

Two nights later in Portland, the marathon road trip came to a close with a 1-0 victory over the Timbers. In addition to leading the Battery to a shutout Sunday, Karalexis had a chance to double their advantage in the 79th minute when he surged forward from the halfway line carrying the ball to the edge of the box where his right-footed shot missed high and right.

Returning from a torn ACL suffered late last season, Karalexis has seen action in 17 games this season and didn't miss a minute in the three-game road trip. Friday's assist was his second of the year.

Forward Ben Hollingsworth joins Karalexis on the Team of the Week; Hollingsworth played in two of the west coast matches scoring in both games.

Charleston Battery vs Rochester Raging Rhinos

The Charleston Battery closes out the regular season on Sunday at Blackbaud Stadium with a 6 PM fixture versus the powerhouse Rochester Raging Rhinos. Depending on the result from Rochester's Saturday night game with Minnesota the match could decide which team earns a bye through to the semi-final round of the post-season.

The Battery has clinched a berth in the playoffs and is currently in third position (13-8-6, 45 points) one spot behind the Rhinos (12-4-10, 46 points); the top two sides receive a bye through the first round; the Montreal Impact have clinched the first playoff bye.

Tickets are still available for Sunday's game priced at $8 - $15. To purchase match tickets or for more information please call (843) 971-GOAL or visit www.charlestonbattery.com.

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