So now for 3 out of 4 seasons, we have hit the home season opener for Charlotte FC. This year it's a mid-afternoon kick off and the weather was hot, unlike last season when we were scrambling for anything to keep us warmer.
We are sitting in the lower deck, down by the corner flag, so to sit with the Martins, who have their season tickets there. Although down one end, still a great view. Atlanta must have won the toss, as Charlotte was attacking towards the supporter's end in the first half. The first half was pretty quiet and evenly poised. People were barely back in their seats when Biel opened the scoring 4 minutes into the 2nd half. A long ball down the middle was headed into the path of Zaha. He looked like he was winding up to shoot, but at the last second was blocked off ,but found Biel in space inside the box who slotted the ball past Guzan. Within 5 minutes, another long clearance was poorly dealt with by Atlanta. Agyeman took off down the right and blasted a ball at Guzman. The keeper could only parry the ball up, and Zaha was following throughout. He didn't hit the volley cleanly, but put in the corner past Guzan. Charlotte 2-0. For the rest of the game Charlotte matched Atlanta and chances were few and far between for both teams. Charlotte held on for the win and left the fifty odd thousand fans going home happy. Let's hope they can keep the momentum continuing all season long.
Paid Attendance: 51,002
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