CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Battery ended their Could homestand Saturday night time with a 0-4 loss to The Miami FC.
The South Florida facet received on the board early and sometimes, scoring thrice within the first half and giving the Battery little probability to battle again.
Whereas the Black and Yellow created loads of possibilities, the assault couldn’t discover the again of the web.
The Patriots Level trustworthy had been out in power with over 3,000 in attendance supporting the group till the ultimate whistle.
Charleston and Miami kicked off the night time underneath a nice overcast sky. The guests received off to an early lead when Othello Bah discovered the again of the web within the fifth minute.
The Battery seemed to counter by making advances into Miami’s last third following the aim, nonetheless they had been unable to come back away with something.
Miami added a second aim within the sixteenth minute through Florian Valot from roughly 25 yards out. There was a contentious problem by Miami’s Boluwatife Akinyode within the build-up that the Battery appealed for a foul however nothing was known as.
Goalkeeper Joe Kuzminsky made a decisive save on a detailed header by Miami moments later because the Battery seemed to search out some momentum. On the opposite finish, the Black and Yellow pressed ahead into Miami’s defensive space. Aidan Apodaca registered a powerful shot within the twenty eighth minute that curled simply vast proper of the submit. DZ Harmon related with Apodaca with a cross on the following advance, nonetheless the headed try was additionally vast of the submit.
Miami added a 3rd aim within the latter phases of the half when Bah tallied his second aim of the night time. Harmon would take one other shot earlier than the top of the half, a curling strike that was too tall for the crossbar.
The guests took the 0-3 benefit into the break regardless of the hosts holding 52.7% of possession, extra passes within the opposition half and better passing accuracy within the last third.
As play resumed the Battery seemed for a approach again into the match. Harmon despatched in a intelligent ball from close to the byline to Sales space, nonetheless the Jamaican midfielder was unable to redirect the service on course.
Miami had been unfazed by Charleston’s vitality and managed to strike once more within the fiftieth minute with Romeo Parkes discovering the again of the web. T
hings compounded for the hosts when Harmon was despatched off minutes later for his second yellow card of the night time, lowering the facet to 10 males.
Previous the hour mark, Charleston seemed to salvage one thing from the night time. A great defensive stand noticed Augi Williams lead a counterattack within the sixty fifth minute with a shot that compelled goalkeeper Connor Sparrow into motion to make a save.
Matt Sheldon would do the identical with a strike from the fitting facet of the field.
Probably the most redeeming second of the night time for Charleston was when defender AJ Paterson made his return to motion within the 77th minute off the bench.
A vocal chief for the squad, the Grenadian worldwide labored his approach again from damage and acquired an ovation from the gang upon getting into the match.
The ultimate alternative for the Battery got here throughout a nook kick within the 84th minute taken by Mauro Cichero. Cichero’s in-swinger was positioned completely to the place EJ Johnson was initially positioned, nonetheless Johnson appeared to get taken down by Miami’s Sean McFarlane with no name from the referee. Johnson would’ve had a clear look on aim.
Miami noticed out the 0-4 victory from there.
Battery Head Coach Conor Casey rendered his evaluation on the night time.
”We didn’t quit, the primary half clearly didn’t go our approach in any respect, however I noticed loads of togetherness with the group,” stated Coach Casey. “They fought till the top, whatever the rating and being down a person. They’re hurting proper now, as a result of they care.”
Whereas the Black and Yellow had been in a position to make advances into Miami’s defensive third, Coach Casey believes the group wants confidence in ending these possibilities.”
“Confidence is a giant factor, and proper now they’re low on confidence,” stated Coach Casey “We’ve spent loads of time in entrance of aim during the last couple of weeks, nevertheless it hasn’t translated.”
Paterson stated the group will look to place this outcome behind them in effort to show issues round.”
“The four-nil scoreline, there actually are not any positives,” stated Paterson. “I believe the very best factor for us to do proper now’s to neglect it and look towards the following week, that’s actually all we are able to do.”
Paterson registered some key enjoying time again on the pitch in his first match of the season.
“It’s all the time good to get these first minutes again with the group,” stated Paterson. “Nonetheless, we’re upset with the outcome and we’ll transfer ahead from right here.”
The defender applauded the house crowd for his or her overwhelming assist all through the night time and the ovation given upon his entrance.
”It’s all the time good to listen to the followers cheering for us, even after we’re not doing too properly, they’re all the time supporting,” stated Paterson. “It was good to listen to them name my identify coming again and all the things. They’ve caught with us this entire season and we are able to’t thank them sufficient for his or her continued assist.”
The Battery shut the three-game homestand and subsequent head on the street the place they’ll look to show issues round in opposition to Loudoun United FC.
The Black and Yellow return to Patriots Level on Saturday, June 4, to welcome Indy Eleven again to the Holy Metropolis for the primary time since 2019. Tickets can be found now through SeatGeek, the Battery’s unique digital ticketing supplier.
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