2022 Charlotte FC Game Thread

[panthers55]

19 hours ago, MtnJax said:

Gaines missed a 1 on 1 with the keeper which could be considered an easy finisher. He’s still got a lot of work to do too. Right now, to me, he’s just fast but he doesn’t always make the best use of it. 
Our only consistent attacker is Shinyashiki

Gaines didn't have much choice and was getting closed off by 2 defenders most notably the one coming in from the middle. He couldn't go more left and there was no one to pass to so he took his shot. It took a good save to stop him.

[MillionDollarCam]

For what it’s worth, we’ve played the second most difficult schedule (behind FC Cincinnati) in the Eastern Conference.

However, we are going to start getting into the easier part of our schedule very soon. Nashville will be a difficult game but after that we have Inter Miami, Toronto, Columbus, D.C. United, and Chicago.

We should be able to pick up some points there.

 

[DeSim]

On 7/4/2022 at 2:49 PM, MtnJax said:

Gaines missed a 1 on 1 with the keeper which could be considered an easy finisher. He’s still got a lot of work to do too. Right now, to me, he’s just fast but he doesn’t always make the best use of it. 
Our only consistent attacker is Shinyashiki

Agree, seems like all he has is speed which is definitely dangerous to opposing teams.  He needs to put it all together now. 

[MillionDollarCam]

Big one coming up against Nashville, looks like the same lineup as last week.

GK - Kahlina

RB - Afful

RCB - Corujo

LCB - Walkes

LB - Fuchs

CDM - Bronico

RCM - McNeill

LCM - Ruiz

RW - Jozwiak

ST - Swiderski

LW - Reyna

Subs - Marks, Lindsey, Makoun, Mora, Bender, Jones, Gaines, Shinyashiki, Rios

Not Included - Sisniega, Sobocinski, Alcivar, Ortiz, Vargas

Injured - Armour, Mello

On Loan - Zendejas(Charlotte Independence), Santos (Charlotte Independence), Hegardt (Charlotte Independence), Franco (Talleres)

Edited July 9, 2022 by MillionDollarCam

[MillionDollarCam]

Goallllll!!!

Charlotte FC 1 - Nashville 0

Fuchs 26’ Pen

Great cutback by Ruiz in the box right into the path of an incoming Nashville defender who was reckless with his tackle. Also a great ball by Reyna to Ruiz. Good job by Fuchs to calmly convert the penalty as well.

[1Dukie]

Everyone talked crap about Reyna after our 1st game of the year yet when he plays, things happen. 

Hope we can hang on for this win. Would be great to beat Atlanta and Nashville at home in our 1st season!

[MillionDollarCam]

Oh Lord… Corujo must have picked up a knock… Makoun is in. Hopefully we can hang on.

[MillionDollarCam]

Goallllll!!!

There it is!!! Swiderski finally gets one off a lovely cross by Reyna. Great heading finish by Karol.

Charlotte FC 2 - Nashville 0

Fuchs 26’ Pen

Swiderski 61’ (from Reyna)

Edited July 10, 2022 by MillionDollarCam

[MillionDollarCam]

Nashville gets one back after a horrible penalty conceded by Afful, was totally unnecessary.

Charlotte FC 2 - Nashville 1

[MillionDollarCam]

Shinyashiki in for Jozwiak and Reyna in for Mora. Looks like a switch to a 5-4-1 maybe. Or maybe a 4-4-2 with Mora playing as an outside mid.

Edited July 10, 2022 by MillionDollarCam

[MillionDollarCam]

Goallll!!! X2

Fantastic counter by Charlotte and a great low cross by Bender to Ruiz results in a goal followed by a nice 1-2 combination between Bender and Shinyashiki which results in a blast by Shinyashiki outside the 18 that finds the back of the net.

FINAL

Charlotte FC 4 - Nashville 1

Fuchs 26’ Pen

Swiderski 61’ (from Reyna)

Ruiz 89’ (from Bender)

Shinyashiki 90’ + 1’ (from Bender)

Edited July 10, 2022 by MillionDollarCam

[tecc86]

What a game

[1Dukie]

What a game!! Glad for Ruiz! Great seeing 'derski score again. What a goal by Shinyashiki!

We hate Nashville!!!

[MillionDollarCam]

Temporarily up to 5th in the table.

Charlotte’s next five games are all very winnable, they have a great chance to set themselves up for the playoffs.