Birmingham Legion FC vs Charlotte Independence, 2021 USL Championship, 2021 Regular Season

· USL Championship
Birmingham Legion FC
  • 25': Neco Brett
  • 70': Eli Crognale
FT
2 - 1
Charlotte Independence
  • 16': Christian Fuchs

About

Birmingham Legion FC are hosting Charlotte Independence at BBVA Field, Birmingham, Alabama, 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': Attempt blocked. Joel Johnson (Charlotte Independence) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Kevin Riascos with a cross.
  • 3': Offside, Charlotte Independence. José Bizama tries a through ball, but Enzo Martínez is caught offside.
  • 4': Foul by Christian Fuchs (Charlotte Independence).
  • 4': J.J. Williams (Birmingham Legion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 5': Anderson Asiedu (Birmingham Legion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 5': Foul by Irvin Parra (Charlotte Independence).
  • 9': Offside, Charlotte Independence. Irvin Parra tries a through ball, but Enzo Martínez is caught offside.
  • 10': Attempt missed. José Bizama (Charlotte Independence) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jake Areman with a cross.
  • 12': Corner, Birmingham Legion. Conceded by Christian Fuchs.
  • 13': Attempt saved. Thomas Vancaeyezeele (Birmingham Legion) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Phanuel Kavita.
  • 14': Attempt saved. Joel Johnson (Charlotte Independence) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Enzo Martínez.
  • 14': Corner, Charlotte Independence. Conceded by Matt Van Oekel.
  • 15': Corner, Charlotte Independence. Conceded by Ryan James.
  • 16': Goal! Birmingham Legion 0, Charlotte Independence 1. Christian Fuchs (Charlotte Independence) header from the left side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Marcelo Palomino with a cross following a corner.
  • 18': Hand ball by Marcelo Palomino (Charlotte Independence).
  • 19': Attempt saved. J.J. Williams (Birmingham Legion) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Bruno Lapa with a cross.
  • 19': Foul by José Bizama (Charlotte Independence).
  • 19': Ryan James (Birmingham Legion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 21': Enzo Martínez (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 21': Foul by Anderson Asiedu (Birmingham Legion).
  • 22': Anderson Asiedu (Birmingham Legion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 25': Goal! Birmingham Legion 1, Charlotte Independence 1. Neco Brett (Birmingham Legion) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Anderson Asiedu.
  • 30': Brandt Bronico (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 30': Foul by Bruno Lapa (Birmingham Legion).
  • 32': Anderson Asiedu (Birmingham Legion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 32': Foul by Marcelo Palomino (Charlotte Independence).
  • 34': Attempt saved. Enzo Martínez (Charlotte Independence) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Joel Johnson.
  • 36': Bruno Lapa (Birmingham Legion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 36': Foul by Hugh Roberts (Charlotte Independence).
  • 38': Attempt saved. Prosper Kasim (Birmingham Legion) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Bruno Lapa.
  • 39': Corner, Charlotte Independence. Conceded by Jonathan Dean.
  • 40': Attempt saved. Irvin Parra (Charlotte Independence) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Enzo Martínez.
  • 41': Austin Pack (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 41': Foul by J.J. Williams (Birmingham Legion).
  • 41': J.J. Williams (Birmingham Legion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 44': Attempt blocked. Jake Areman (Charlotte Independence) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by José Bizama with a cross.
  • 44': Attempt missed. Christian Fuchs (Charlotte Independence) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
  • 45': Corner, Birmingham Legion. Conceded by Christian Fuchs.
  • 45'+2': First Half ends, Birmingham Legion 1, Charlotte Independence 1.
  • 45': Second Half begins Birmingham Legion 1, Charlotte Independence 1.
  • 46': Offside, Charlotte Independence. Brandt Bronico tries a through ball, but Irvin Parra is caught offside.
  • 47': Foul by Neco Brett (Birmingham Legion).
  • 47': Marcelo Palomino (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 49': Attempt blocked. Enzo Martínez (Charlotte Independence) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
  • 50': Offside, Charlotte Independence. Joel Johnson tries a through ball, but Enzo Martínez is caught offside.
  • 54': Hand ball by Marcelo Palomino (Charlotte Independence).
  • 54': Substitution, Charlotte Independence. Gabriel Obertan replaces Joel Johnson.
  • 55': Offside, Birmingham Legion. Jonathan Dean tries a through ball, but Neco Brett is caught offside.
  • 56': Foul by Phanuel Kavita (Birmingham Legion).
  • 56': Gabriel Obertan (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 57': Attempt missed. José Bizama (Charlotte Independence) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right following a set piece situation.
  • 58': Foul by J.J. Williams (Birmingham Legion).
  • 58': Marcelo Palomino (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 59': Foul by Kevin Riascos (Charlotte Independence).
  • 59': J.J. Williams (Birmingham Legion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 60': Attempt saved. Enzo Martínez (Charlotte Independence) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Brandt Bronico.
  • 61': Substitution, Birmingham Legion. Mikey Lopez replaces Thomas Vancaeyezeele.
  • 61': Substitution, Birmingham Legion. Junior Flemmings replaces J.J. Williams.
  • 61': Corner, Charlotte Independence. Conceded by Ryan James.
  • 62': Attempt missed. José Bizama (Charlotte Independence) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner.
  • 62': Offside, Charlotte Independence. José Bizama tries a through ball, but Hugh Roberts is caught offside.
  • 63': Offside, Charlotte Independence. Brandt Bronico tries a through ball, but Irvin Parra is caught offside.
  • 64': Enzo Martínez (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 64': Foul by Mikey Lopez (Birmingham Legion).
  • 64': Attempt missed. Gabriel Obertan (Charlotte Independence) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Brandt Bronico.
  • 66': Brandt Bronico (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 66': Foul by Mikey Lopez (Birmingham Legion).
  • 66': Mikey Lopez (Birmingham Legion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 67': Substitution, Birmingham Legion. Eli Crognale replaces Bruno Lapa.
  • 67': Substitution, Birmingham Legion. Jaden Servania replaces Prosper Kasim.
  • 69': Corner, Birmingham Legion. Conceded by Kevin Riascos.
  • 70': Goal! Birmingham Legion 2, Charlotte Independence 1. Eli Crognale (Birmingham Legion) right footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Mikey Lopez.
  • 71': Substitution, Charlotte Independence. Dane Kelly replaces Irvin Parra.
  • 71': Substitution, Charlotte Independence. Adam Armour replaces Brandt Bronico.
  • 72': Offside, Charlotte Independence. Kevin Riascos tries a through ball, but Enzo Martínez is caught offside.
  • 77': Offside, Charlotte Independence. Gabriel Obertan tries a through ball, but José Bizama is caught offside.
  • 78': Substitution, Charlotte Independence. Valentín Sabella replaces Kevin Riascos.
  • 79': Substitution, Birmingham Legion. Zachary Herivaux replaces Neco Brett.
  • 79': Corner, Charlotte Independence. Conceded by Phanuel Kavita.
  • 82': Foul by Adam Armour (Charlotte Independence).
  • 82': Zachary Herivaux (Birmingham Legion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 82': Adam Armour (Charlotte Independence) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 82': Attempt blocked. Valentín Sabella (Charlotte Independence) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jake Areman.
  • 85': Dane Kelly (Charlotte Independence) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 85': Foul by Zachary Herivaux (Birmingham Legion).
  • 85': Zachary Herivaux (Birmingham Legion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 86': Attempt saved. Jaden Servania (Birmingham Legion) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Junior Flemmings.
  • 86': Corner, Birmingham Legion. Conceded by Austin Pack.
  • 88': Attempt saved. Valentín Sabella (Charlotte Independence) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Gabriel Obertan.
  • 89': Offside, Birmingham Legion. Jonathan Dean tries a through ball, but Junior Flemmings is caught offside.
  • 90': Attempt blocked. Gabriel Obertan (Charlotte Independence) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
  • 90'+1': Corner, Charlotte Independence. Conceded by Jaden Servania.
  • 90'+2': Corner, Charlotte Independence. Conceded by Anderson Asiedu.
  • 90'+3': Second Half ends, Birmingham Legion 2, Charlotte Independence 1.
  • 0': Match ends, Birmingham Legion 2, Charlotte Independence 1.

Statistics

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9 Fouls 9
1 Yellow Cards 4
0 Red Cards 0
8 Offsides 2
7 Corner Kicks 4
4 Saves 5
49.6 Possession 50.4
16 SHOTS 6
7 ON GOAL 6
0.4 On Target % 1.0
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
322 Accurate Passes 335
410 Passes 435
0.8 Pass Completion % 0.8
6 Accurate Crosses 3
21 Crosses 12
0.3 Cross % 0.3
52 Long Balls 68
25 Accurate Long Balls 24
0.5 Long Balls % 0.4
4 Blocked Shots 0
7 Effective Tackles 3
15 Tackles 8
0.5 Tackle % 0.4
15 Interceptions 12
9 Effective Clearances 14
9 Clearances 14

Game Information

Competition: USL Championship

Venue: BBVA Field
Location: Birmingham, Alabama, USA

USL Championship Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Louisville City FC 2 +4 6
2 Hartford Athletic 2 +3 4
3 Detroit City FC 1 +3 3
4 Charleston Battery 1 +1 3
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Line-Ups

BRM Birmingham Legion FC (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
1 Matt Van Oekel (GK)
3 Phanuel Kavita
21 Alex Crognale
7 Ryan James
24 Jonathan Dean
8 Bruno Lapa
27 Thomas Vancaeyezeele
6 Anderson Asiedu Yellow Card
11 Neco Brett
23 Jerome Williams Yellow Card
10 Kasim Prosper
Birmingham Legion FC Substitutes:
Zachary Herivaux, Trevor Spangenberg, Mikey Lopez, Junior Flemmings, Eli Crognale, Jaden Servania, Benjamin Ofeimu.

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
4 Jake Areman
16 José Bizama
9 Irvin Parra
19 Enzo Martinez
7 Joel Johnson Alajarin
Charlotte Independence Substitutes:
Christian Dean, Clay Dimick, Tj Bush, Valentín Sabella, Adam Armour, Dane Kelly, Gabriel Obertan.

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