Charlotte Independence vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds, 2021 USL Championship, 2021 Regular Season

· USL Championship
Charlotte Independence
  • 47': Enzo Martinez
FT
1 - 0
Pittsburgh Riverhounds

    About

    Charlotte Independence are hosting Pittsburgh Riverhounds at American Legion Memorial Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, starting on . The match is a part of the USL Championship.

    Match Timeline

    • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
    • 0': First Half begins.
    • 3': Hand ball by Daniel Griffin (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC).
    • 4': Brandt Bronico (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 4': Foul by Alexander Dixon (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC).
    • 5': Foul by Thomas Williamson (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC).
    • 5': Joel Johnson (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 8': Foul by Brandt Bronico (Charlotte Independence).
    • 8': Kenardo Forbes (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 11': Attempt blocked. Alexander Dixon (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Louis Pérez.
    • 11': Corner, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Conceded by Hugh Roberts.
    • 12': Enzo Martínez (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 12': Foul by Mekeil Williams (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC).
    • 14': Austin Pack (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 14': Foul by Thomas Williamson (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC).
    • 15': Attempt missed. Alexander Dixon (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
    • 16': Foul by Adam Armour (Charlotte Independence).
    • 16': Todd Wharton (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 19': Attempt missed. Sylvain Marveaux (Charlotte Independence) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Hugh Roberts.
    • 27': Foul by Louis Pérez (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC).
    • 27': Joel Johnson (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 28': Attempt missed. Sylvain Marveaux (Charlotte Independence) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high following a set piece situation.
    • 29': Foul by Preston Kilwien (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC).
    • 29': Joel Johnson (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 29': Preston Kilwien (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 30': Attempt saved. Brandt Bronico (Charlotte Independence) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Marcelo Palomino with a cross.
    • 31': Foul by Marcelo Palomino (Charlotte Independence).
    • 31': Russell Cicerone (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 32': Foul by Russell Cicerone (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC).
    • 32': Hugh Roberts (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 36': Attempt missed. Irvin Parra (Charlotte Independence) header from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Joel Johnson with a cross.
    • 37': Daniel Griffin (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 37': Foul by Irvin Parra (Charlotte Independence).
    • 38': Attempt missed. Kenardo Forbes (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Daniel Griffin with a cross.
    • 41': Offside, Charlotte Independence. Joel Johnson tries a through ball, but Enzo Martínez is caught offside.
    • 43': Attempt missed. Adam Armour (Charlotte Independence) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Brandt Bronico with a cross.
    • 45': Corner, Charlotte Independence. Conceded by Preston Kilwien.
    • 45'+1': Attempt blocked. Joel Johnson (Charlotte Independence) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Marcelo Palomino.
    • 45'+1': Attempt missed. Joel Johnson (Charlotte Independence) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Kevin Riascos.
    • 45'+2': First Half ends, Charlotte Independence 0, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 0.
    • 45': Second Half begins Charlotte Independence 0, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 0.
    • 46': Attempt missed. Alexander Dixon (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC) left footed shot from the right side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Russell Cicerone.
    • 47': Goal! Charlotte Independence 1, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 0. Enzo Martínez (Charlotte Independence) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Irvin Parra.
    • 52': Daniel Vitiello (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 52': Foul by Irvin Parra (Charlotte Independence).
    • 56': Corner, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Conceded by Hugh Roberts.
    • 59': Attempt saved. Alexander Dixon (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Russell Cicerone.
    • 65': Foul by Daniel Griffin (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC).
    • 65': Sylvain Marveaux (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 66': Foul by Kenardo Forbes (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC).
    • 66': Joel Johnson (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 67': Attempt missed. Thomas Williamson (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Daniel Griffin with a through ball.
    • 68': Substitution, Charlotte Independence. Dane Kelly replaces Sylvain Marveaux.
    • 70': Foul by Christian Fuchs (Charlotte Independence).
    • 70': Todd Wharton (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 70': Substitution, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Anthony Velarde replaces Todd Wharton.
    • 70': Substitution, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Daniel Rovira replaces Louis Pérez.
    • 73': Enzo Martínez (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 73': Foul by Alexander Dixon (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC).
    • 78': Offside, Charlotte Independence. Enzo Martínez tries a through ball, but Irvin Parra is caught offside.
    • 78': Substitution, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Jalen Robinson replaces Mekeil Williams.
    • 78': Substitution, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Ezra Armstrong replaces Preston Kilwien.
    • 80': Substitution, Charlotte Independence. Clay Dimick replaces Adam Armour.
    • 81': Substitution, Charlotte Independence. Valentín Sabella replaces Enzo Martínez.
    • 82': Daniel Griffin (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 82': Foul by Dane Kelly (Charlotte Independence).
    • 83': Foul by Kevin Riascos (Charlotte Independence).
    • 83': Russell Cicerone (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 83': Valentín Sabella (Charlotte Independence) is shown the yellow card.
    • 85': Foul by Ezra Armstrong (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC).
    • 85': Irvin Parra (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 87': Attempt blocked. Kenardo Forbes (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
    • 87': Attempt blocked. Kenardo Forbes (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Alexander Dixon.
    • 87': Austin Pack (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 87': Foul by Alexander Dixon (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC).
    • 87': Alexander Dixon (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
    • 88': Attempt saved. Dane Kelly (Charlotte Independence) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Irvin Parra.
    • 88': Corner, Charlotte Independence. Conceded by Daniel Vitiello.
    • 89': Attempt missed. Irvin Parra (Charlotte Independence) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Marcelo Palomino with a cross following a corner.
    • 90': Foul by Irvin Parra (Charlotte Independence).
    • 90': Jalen Robinson (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
    • 90'+1': Austin Pack (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
    • 90'+1': Foul by Shane Wiedt (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC).
    • 90'+2': Substitution, Charlotte Independence. Distel Zola replaces Marcelo Palomino.
    • 90'+2': Substitution, Charlotte Independence. Jordan Bender replaces Irvin Parra.
    • 90'+3': Attempt missed. Dane Kelly (Charlotte Independence) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Brandt Bronico.
    • 90'+5': Foul by Anthony Velarde (Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC).
    • 90'+5': Jordan Bender (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
    • 90'+5': Second Half ends, Charlotte Independence 1, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 0.
    • 0': Match ends, Charlotte Independence 1, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 0.
    • 0': Match ends, Charlotte Independence 1, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC 0.

    Statistics

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    15 Fouls 9
    2 Yellow Cards 1
    0 Red Cards 0
    0 Offsides 2
    2 Corner Kicks 2
    2 Saves 1
    55.3 Possession 44.7
    8 SHOTS 11
    1 ON GOAL 3
    0.1 On Target % 0.3
    0 Penalty Goals 0
    0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
    420 Accurate Passes 334
    526 Passes 426
    0.8 Pass Completion % 0.8
    3 Accurate Crosses 6
    15 Crosses 10
    0.2 Cross % 0.6
    67 Long Balls 66
    27 Accurate Long Balls 29
    0.4 Long Balls % 0.4
    3 Blocked Shots 1
    9 Effective Tackles 4
    14 Tackles 6
    0.6 Tackle % 0.7
    11 Interceptions 10
    5 Effective Clearances 12
    5 Clearances 12

    Game Information

    Competition: USL Championship

    Venue: American Legion Memorial Stadium
    Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
    Attendance: 1,311

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    Line-Ups

    CLT Charlotte Independence (3-4-3)

    No. Name
    1 Austin Pack (GK)
    3 Hugh Roberts
    22 Christian Fuchs
    2 Kevin Riascos
    8 Marcelo Palomino
    13 Brandt Bronico
    12 Adam Armour
    7 Joel Johnson Alajarin
    9 Irvin Parra
    19 Enzo Martinez
    56 Sylvain Marveaux
    Charlotte Independence Substitutes:
    Jordan Bender, Dane Kelly, Christian Dean, Distel Zola, Clay Dimick, Tj Bush, Valentín Sabella.

    PIT Pittsburgh Riverhounds (3-4-3)

    No. Name
    1 Daniel Vitiello (GK)
    16 Shane Wiedt
    23 Preston Kilwien Yellow Card
    17 Mekeil Williams
    12 Daniel Griffin
    11 Kenardo Forbes
    20 Louis Pérez
    14 Todd Wharton
    7 Alex Dixon Yellow Card
    8 Thomas Williamson
    10 Russell Cicerone
    Pittsburgh Riverhounds Substitutes:
    Casey Barlett-Scott, Jake Lee, Anthony Velarde, Ezra Armstrong, Daniel Rovira, Thomas Judge, Jalen Robinson.

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