Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Charlotte Independence (2nd, 56 pts) held a 26-point advantage over Sarasota Paradise (11th, 30 pts). Recent form flatters Sarasota Paradise's table spot — 5th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 11th. Per game in the league, Charlotte Independence were scoring 2.33 and conceding 1.44, Sarasota Paradise 1.27 and 1.5, against a competition average of 1.49 goals per team per game.
Charlotte Independence arrived on a run of three straight wins.
The venue was Ramblewood Soccer Complex, with room for 4,300 spectators. Charlotte Independence led 3-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 3-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Charlotte Independence: Souaibou Marou (2'), Jon Bakero (8'), Christopher Jaime (14') · Sarasota Paradise: Roberto Burlew (82')
Key stats
Possession: Charlotte Independence 46% · Sarasota Paradise 54% · Total shots: 17-15 · On target: 8-6 · Corners: 4-5