Match Report
Corpus Christi, 9th on 33 points, faced a 23-point deficit to Charlotte Independence (2nd, 56). On recent form Corpus Christi sat only 13th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 9th overall. Per game in the league, Charlotte Independence were scoring 2.33 and conceding 1.44, Corpus Christi 1.15 and 1.38, against a competition average of 1.49 goals per team per game.
Charlotte Independence had won seven straight, having scored in 9 consecutive games.
The match was played at Ramblewood Soccer Complex (capacity 4,300). E. Omanovic took charge of the match — our records show 9 games refereed with an average of 1.3 yellow cards per game. On the scoreboard, Charlotte Independence led 2-1 at the break, and no goals arrived after the restart: 2-1 the final score.
Goal scorers
Charlotte Independence: Jon Bakero (41'), Javen Romero (45') · Corpus Christi: Blake Bowen (6')
Key stats
Possession: Charlotte Independence 60% · Corpus Christi 40% · Total shots: 17-7 · On target: 6-3 · Corners: 8-4