Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Charlotte Independence 1st with 49 points, Alta 9th with 32, 17 apart. Alta had been under-performing their position — 16th on five-round form against 9th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Charlotte Independence 2.39 scored and 1.35 conceded per game, Alta 1.32 and 1.36, with the league averaging 1.47.
5 matches unbeaten backed Charlotte Independence's arrival. The last-five ledger: Charlotte Independence 13/15, Alta 3/15.
Ramblewood Soccer Complex, capacity 4,300, hosted the game. K. Broadley officiated: 23 games logged, averaging 1.8 yellow cards each. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Charlotte Independence led 4-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 5-0.
Goal scorers
Charlotte Independence: Jon Bakero (9'), Souaibou Marou (14'), Reeud Manin (45'), Jon Bakero (45'), Enzo Martínez (81')
Key stats
Possession: Charlotte Independence 47% · Alta 53% · Total shots: 15-10 · On target: 6-4 · Corners: 3-2