Undefeated Atlanta Still Trouble for Lady Eagles
Published on July 12, 2008 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Charlotte Eagles News Release
(Charlotte, NC) - The Charlotte Lady Eagles hosted the division leading Atlanta Silverbacks tonight at Restart Field. Despite scoring the opening goal, the Lady Eagles could not hand Atlanta. Christine Latham scored three goals to lead the Silverbacks Women to a 4-2 victory over the Lady Eagles. Charlotte and Atlanta battled in the midfield for control of the match though much of the first half, but it was the Lady Eagles who took the first lead of the match. Defender Ashley Swinehart pushed up the right side into the midfield and played the ball forward for Schemedes on the run. Schmedes danced around the last Atlanta defender and beat Atlanta goalkeeper Allison Whitworth with a well-placed shot inside the left post. Just as the Lady Eagles seemed to be heading to halftime with a 1-0 lead, the Silverbacks women scored in the 45th minute. Former Lady Eagles forward Sarah Steinmann connected with Christine Latham to split the Lady Eagles defense. Latham beat Lady Eagles goalkeeper Laura Armstrong to send the match to halftime deadlocked at 1-1. The Lady Eagles started out the second half a bit flat and Atlanta took full advantage with another goal by Christine Latham in the 47th minute. This time Latham was played in by Molly Franklin, creating a fast break. Armstrong rushed out from the net in an attempt to suppress the attack, but Latham put a shot up over Armstrong and into the left side of the goal. Christine Latham completed her hat trick in the 67th minute. Atlanta lofted a ball into the congested box toward Laura Armstrong. Armstrong got to the ball but it rebounded to Latham who poked it into the goal. Jill Porto extended the Atlanta lead to 4-1 in the 68th minute off a penalty kick. Tamires Gomes was whistled for a hand ball just inside the Charlotte 18 yard box. Porto stepped up to take the penalty and beat Armstrong with a shot into the right side of the goal. Charlotte cut the lead back to two goals in the 77th minute off a free kick from 50 yards out. Lydia Vandenbergh took the free kick, putting up for Ashley Swinehart in the box. Swinehart got up for a beautiful header, redirecting the serve and beating Whitworth inside the left post. The 4-2 loss was and unfortunate result for the Lady Eagles who had several periods of quality play and possession through the match. Atlanta was successful in exploiting a few key Charlotte lapses and doing well to finish the opportunities. The Charlotte Lady Eagles wrap up the 2008 regular season on Friday, July 18th at Restart Field. Charlotte witl host the West Virginia Illustion with a 7:00 pm kickoff. Save $2.00/ticket when you buy online at www.CharlotteEagles.com prior to game day. Gate ticket prices are $10 for adults and $7 for students 6-18 years of ages. Kids 5 and under get FREE admission.
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