South Charlotte Today

Charlotte FC delivered a commanding performance against Cincinnati, securing a 2-0 victory at home. The match mirrored their previous home game, with Charlotte FC finding momentum in the second half.

Cincinnati's defensive misstep allowed Abada to capitalize and score his first goal of the season. Patrick Agyemang followed suit three minutes later, netting his first goal after breaking past the backline.

Kristijan Kahlina was pivotal for Charlotte FC, making seven saves to keep a clean sheet. Despite Cincinnati's attempts, they were unable to breach Charlotte's defense.

Charlotte FC remains undefeated at home this season with a record of 2-1-1. Meanwhile, Cincinnati employed a back four formation instead of their usual strategy but couldn't replicate their earlier success against Toronto.

In individual battles, Luca Orellano challenged Tim Ream without success early on. Wilfried Zaha found his rhythm as the match progressed and contributed significantly to Charlotte's offensive play.

Miles Robinson made an impactful defensive play in the 27th minute but had to be substituted due to injury. This change allowed Patrick Agyemang more opportunities on goal.

Charlotte increased pressure in the second half following strategic halftime discussions. Their efforts paid off when Liel Abada scored after capitalizing on Cincinnati’s error. Patrick Agyemang then secured the win with assistance from Pep Biel’s through ball.

Kahlina’s performance was crucial in maintaining Charlotte’s lead, successfully thwarting several attempts from Cincinnati players like Evander and Orellano.

Charlotte FC demonstrated cohesion and resilience throughout the match while acknowledging areas for improvement as they continue their campaign.