(Charlotte , NC)- Eagles' midfielder Steve Shak scored the opener and assisted Swinehart in the Eagles 2-0 win over Charlotte.   It was the second win of the evening for Charlotte teams on Kick for the Cure Night, with the Lady Eagles earning a 4-0 win.  The Kick for the Cure doubleheader was a night dedicated to the fight against breast cancer.   Eagles and Lady Eagles wore pink jerseys which are being auctioned off this week at www.CharlotteEagles.com.  Proceeds will go to the Charlotte chapter of Komen for the Cure.

 

The Charlotte Eagles got on the scoreboard just five minutes into the match.  Dustin Swinehart served a ball into Adam Rudd from the right side.  Ruud touched the ball onto Steve Shak who was racing toward goal.  Shak fired a shot from 20 yards out to beat New Hampshire goalkeeper Brian Levey.

 

Faro and Shak celebrate opening goal (Rusty Burroughs)

 

Charlotte continued to pressure and fight through a very physical New Hampshire squad.  Dustin Swinehart put the Eagles up by two goals in the 34^th minute.  Steve Shak made a quality pass up the middle onto the run of Swinehart.   Swinehart touched the ball around the keeper and placed it into the open net.

The Phantoms best scoring opportunity came in the second half off a set piece from about thirty yards out.   Burgess Romelle blasted a low shot, and pinged it off the right post.

The Phantoms played the last 28 minutes a man short, when Fernandes was ejected with a red card.   Steve Shak was subbed out with a bloody forehead resulting from the incident.

The Charlotte Eagles return to home field action next Saturday night at Waddell Stadium to host the Cleveland City Stars.   It will be the first time for the Eagles to match up with Cleveland.  The Charlotte Eagles pro team will kickoff at 8:00 pm, following the Lady Eagles match against Hampton Roads.  June 23^rd is also the CBS Radio Soccer Jam, a soccer festival with games, prizes, great food and fun.  Visit www.CharlotteEagles.com for more information on the Soccer Jam and register for the Dribble, Shoot and Pass competition.

The Special Edition Pink Jersey online auction to support Komen for the Cure will continue through this week and close on June 22 ^nd at 8:00pm.