(Ludlow, MA) - The Charlotte Eagles faced 2005 Championship match opponent the Western Mass Pioneers tonight for the second match between the two teams this season.  Clay Roberts put two in the back of the net to lead the Eagles in their 2-1 victory.  With the win Charlotte improves to 2-1-3 for 9 points, and Western Mass falls to 2-3-1 for 7 points.

Charlotte dominated possession during the first half of play and the first goal of the match came for the Eagles in the 11th minute.  Clay Roberts passed to Taurai Daka who played a nice through ball back to Roberts, splitting the defense.  Roberts fired a shot on goal to take the 1-0 lead.

The Eagles took a two goal lead six minutes later with another goal by Clay Roberts.  This time is was the long throw of Ben Johnson that set up the goal.  Johnson's throw found Jacob Coggins who flicked it back with his head to Roberts.  Roberts headed the ball into the top corner of the net. 

The first half ended with the Eagles on top 2-0.  Charlotte continued to play well in the second half, but didn't add to their two goal lead.  Instead it was Western Mass getting the lone goal of the half.  In the 78th minute, Tony Fernandes took a long throw in deep in the Charlotte end.  Kyle Texeira got a head on the ball and directed it on goal to beat Chris McClellan in the top corner, cutting the Charlotte lead to one.  The Pioneers amped up the pressure in the last ten minutes of play, but the Charlotte defense held firm to preserve the 2-1 victory.

The Eagles are back on the road tomorrow night facing New Hampshire Phantoms in New Hampshire. The Eagles return to home field action at Waddell Stadium on Saturday, June 3rd, hosting New Hampshire at 8:00 pm in another doubleheader evening with the Lady Eagles.  Fans can save $2.00 on each ticket when purchased in advance by midnight the day before the match.  Tickets can be purchased at online at www.CharlotteEagles.com or by calling the Eagles Ticket Line: (704) 841-8644 x 32.