(Long
Island, NY) - The Charlotte Eagles, on the road Saturday
night, faced the Long Island Rough Riders. Despite
going down by a goal in the first minute of play, Charlotte
was able to come back and earn a 2-1 victory over Long
Island.
Less than a minute after the opening whistle, the Long
Island Rough Riders took a 1-0 lead in the match. Long
Island's Anthony Barbero sent the ball into the Charlotte
penalty box. There was a bit of a scramble as
Charlotte tried to clear, but Chris Megaluda recovered the
loose ball and got a quick shot off which found the back of
the net. Despite Charlotte's offensive efforts to
score the equalizer, the Eagles were unable to finish any
opportunities before the half time whistle.
The Charlotte Eagles got on the scoreboard six minutes into
the second half. Joseph Kabwe set up the goal with a
serve to the back post. Adam Ruud was the to finish
nicely with a right foot shot.
Charlotte took over the lead in the 58th minute. The
Eagles had a nice build up to the goal, working the ball
around the field. Patrick Daka received the ball and
layed it off for Andriy Budnyy. Budnyy ran underneath
Daka at the top of the 18 yard box and fired off a shot.
He bent the ball into the corner, for one of Charlotte's
nicest goal of the season. The goal was Budnyy's first
of his career with the Eagles, who signed him just this past
week.
Charlotte, with the win, improved its record to 7-3-4 for 25
points. The Eagles are currently is second place in
the USL Second Division behind Richmond.
The Charlotte Eagles are on the road again next Saturday, facing the
Wilmington Hammerheads at 7:30
pm. Charlotte's next home game is July 15th, hosting
the Richmond Kickers at Waddell Stadium, 8:00 pm. The
Charlotte Lady Eagles are at home this Friday night hosting
the Cocoa Beach Expos at 7:30 pm at Waddell Stadium.
Fans can save $2.00 per ticket by purchasing them at
www.CharlotteEagles.com in advance by midnight Thursday.
