Charlotte FC don show say dem get muscle as dem beat Atlanta United 2-0 for Saturday night. The match wey happen for Mercedes-Benz Stadium end with the visitors carrying all three points. Idan Toklomati and Liel Abada score the goals wey make the difference.
Toklomati open the scoring for the first half. He use left foot from very close range to put ball inside the net. Pep Biel provide the assist. The goal come after some pressure from Charlotte, and Atlanta defense no fit contain am.
Na so the second half continue. Liel Abada double the lead with a fine left foot shot from the right side of the box. Allan Saint-Maximin, the designated player wey join Charlotte on July 13, set up the goal with a fast break. That one be im second assist for the night.
Kristijan Kahlina, the Charlotte goalkeeper, make three saves to keep clean sheet. He deny Atlanta United plenty chances. For the home side, Cooper Sanchez, Tomás Jacob, and Tristan Muyumba try to find way through, but Kahlina no gree.
Atlanta United get some opportunities. Sérgio Santos header from centre of box go high. Steven Alzate and Aleksey Miranchuk attempt shots but dem no find target. The defense wey include Matt Edwards and Paulo Díaz try to stop Charlotte attack, but the visitors too sharp.
Matt Edwards start for Atlanta United for this rivalry match. The North Carolina native from Apex, N.C. take left back position. E join Júnior Alonso, Paulo Díaz, and Tomás Jacob for the back line. Lucas Hoyos dey between the sticks.
Atlanta United don win three matches in a row before this one, but dem no fit make am four. Charlotte FC, wey get former French youth international Allan Saint-Maximin, show say dem dey dangerous for attack.
The match end with added time, but nothin change. Idan Toklomati and Liel Abada goals stand. Charlotte FC take the bragging rights for this one.
