Philadelphia Union secured a victory against Charlotte FC with a late goal in the 98th minute, maintaining their unbeaten streak across 12 matches. This win places them firmly at the top of the Eastern Conference standings.
Charlotte FC faced challenges on the road, recording a season tally of 2-7-1. The team struggled offensively, with Wilfried Zaha scoring their first shot on target in the 78th minute. Liel Abada, who came off the bench, almost changed the scoreline to 2-1 towards the end of the game.
The Union’s initial goal occurred just before halftime with a notable strike from outside the box. Despite this setback, Charlotte’s goalkeeper David Bingham delivered crucial saves throughout his second consecutive start to keep his team competitive.
The decisive goal highlighted defensive lapses from Charlotte FC. Errors and hesitation in clearing and contesting subsequent plays allowed Philadelphia to capitalize and secure their win.
This match marks the beginning of a three-game away series for Charlotte FC in June. The team will have a break before heading to Kansas City on June 25th.
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