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Weather is glorious at the moment, but there are storms in the area potentially headed this way, so any weather updates will be in here as well. The crowd gives its loudest cheer yet, now very much into the match. Chelsea supporters will be happy to have defensive reinforcements arriving soon.
PARKING
Edouard Mendy was given his first match action of pre-season as part of the starting line-up and Pulisic, in his homeland, was also in the 11 that began the game. Only Thiago Silva and Hakim Ziyech were in the first-half side for both the Club America game at the weekend and this one. An equaliser from the penalty spot in the last seconds of open play, followed by a shoot-out that did not go the Blues way, denied us what looked set to be a second win of our USA-based pre-season.
Mount goes close
As partners from day one, Ally is proud to help enhance the inaugural season experience for fans. “It’s just that soccer brings a different type of energy that this city I think has been craving for so long,” Charlotte FC Fan Tyler Bush said. It will be a rare opportunity for the team to test themselves against some of the biggest stars in the world. But most importantly, it will be an unforgettable experience for fans who get to see their local team clash against an established side. Armando Broja and Billy Gilmour had travelled but the former has now left ahead of joining West Ham and the latter has linked up with Chelseas U23s.
Charlotte go close
The goal was nothing impressive, but Pulisic was at the right place for the right moment and coolly converted an easy chance after the shot by Batshauyi was deflected and bounced to an unmarked Pulisic. It was a deserved lead for the away side after a strong first half where it possessed overall control of the match. Charlotte players and their supporters had their hands on their heads when Andre Shinyashiki powered a header from a corner wide with time running out but the Americans’ moment would come. Into added time, there was a Brian Romero shot inside a crowded Chelsea penalty area. Close-by Chalobah tried to block but the ball hit his hand and Rios dispatched the penalty past Mendy, the one member of our squad to play the full game. It's a wonderful moment for the home side who produced a fabulous 90 minutes and come out with a draw win.
Charlotte FC shock Premier League's Chelsea with PK victory in friendly
In another positive sign, the on-field countdown clock that was set for 30 minutes has just been knocked down to 20 minutes, and has begun to count down. Moments later, the Charlotte FC goalkeeper is forced to make another stop from a healthy effort by Marcos Alonso. He's standing on his head at the moment, Charlotte have broken down since the opener.
Sterling... so close!
It's a pre-season friendly, but this will do wonders for the confidence of the players and the profile of Lattanzio. Charlotte raced off to a 1-0 lead in the 3rd minute when Kerwin Vargas scored with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner of the net. Nikola Petkovic, a 21-year-old midfielder, notched his first career assist on Vargas’ second goal of the season.
However it was a more fragmented display by the Premier League side than before the break. Charlotte generated some chances, though, and a great opportunity presented itself with an out-swinging cross to the back post that was headed into the ground and expertly saved by Mendy. The constant Chelsea pressure finally broke the Charlotte defense in the 30th minute with a goal from Captain America.
The man of the moment
Charlotte FC vs Chelsea: Confirmed lineups for 2022 Friendly match - Bolavip
Charlotte FC vs Chelsea: Confirmed lineups for 2022 Friendly match.
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First-year manager Dean Smith’s club beat NYCFC 1-0 at home to open the season. Charlotte FC prepare for the second half of the MLS seasonon the verge of reaching the playoffs in their first season, which would makethem the eighth MLS franchise to accomplish that feat. Charlotte’s six homewins are tied for the most by any Eastern Conference team with New York City FCand tied for second league-wide. Charlotte is in league play sincesuffering a 2-1 loss to Orlando City in late April, a stretch that included awin over the East’s top team New York Red Bulls and the club’s first away winagainst the Houston Dynamo. While the achievements of Charlotte FC and Chelsea FC may differ in terms of scale and historical significance, both clubs have laid the groundwork for success in their respective leagues.
Coming on for Charlotte FC is Jordy Alcivar, who replaces McNeill. Also, Marks is replaced after his excellent save, with Pablo Sisniega coming into net. Christian Lattanzio said he wanted to get as many players on for this experience, and he's doing just that, with both Clemson graduates sacrificed.
#CharlotteFC have used all three available goalkeepers tonight, and all three have come up with at least one incredible save. Former @ClemsonMSoccer GK George Marks had the best, with a reflex save to deny #ChelseaFC Mason Mount. The hosts came to play and matched Chelsea toe-for-toe the entire way, sitting back and absorbing pressure when needed but also venturing forward on plenty of occasions. The Sporting News followed the match live from Charlotte, NC to provide score updates, commentary and highlights as they happened.
No word on the Chelsea lineup either, the team has not given an update since the initial Starting XI was posted then deleted on social media. Marcos Alonso and Hudson-Odoi are the wing-backs for Chelsea, while Reece James and Emerson play center-back flanking Thiago Silva. Pulisic had been quiet before the goal, with Chelsea choosing to attack mostly down the right. Still, the American seems to be always in the right place at the right time inside the 18-yard box. Charlotte’s win came after suffering a 3-2 defeat at Inter Miami CF last weekend, allowing three unanswered goals after Yordy Reyna gave them a 2-0 lead in the first half.
