League-Leading Kickers Top Charlotte 2-1

 

(Richmond, VA) - The Charlotte Eagles faced the league-leading Richmond Kickers tonight at the University of Richmond stadium.  Jacob Coggins got the Eagles on the scoreboard first, but the Kickers tied the match minutes before halftime and added another in the second half for the 2-1 Richmond victory.

 

The Charlotte Eagles had a strong first half of play and took the first lead of the match in the 27th minute.  Jacob Coggins put the Eagles on the board with a hard shot to the lower corner from about 18 yards out. 

 

Charlotte looked to be taking the 1-0 lead into the halftime break, but Matt Watson evened the score in the 43rd minute.  Watson's goal was a header from 12 yards out off a nice serve from Anthony Williams. 

 

Richmond stepped up play in the second half and took over the lead in the 70th minute.  Recent Richmond signing David Bulow set up the goal with a through ball forward for Robert Ssejjemba, creating the breakaway.  Ssejjemba finished with a nicely placed shot past Benton in goal.  It was Ssejjemba's 15th goal of the season, leading the league.

 

The Charlotte Eagles wrap up their 2006 regular season at home next Friday night, hosting the Long Island Rough Riders at 7:00 pm.  Charlotte has already clinched a spot in the post season, but would like to finish off the regular season with a win and a solid position heading into playoffs.  Charlotte faced Long Island one other time this season and came away with a 2-1 victory.  Friday night is also a New Life 91.9 Summer Tour stop, complete with a free youth soccer clinic at 6:00 pm  and a post-game concert by Warren Barfield at 9:00 pm.  Fans can save $2 on each ticket by purchasing in advance before midnight Thursday at www.CharlotteEagles.com.

 

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