World League

BofA Stadium
Spectators: 7523 (Terracing: 5643, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) Charlotte FC's Don Malbec started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Algot Kruse received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 5th minute. Bryant Miles tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 10 minutes into the match, Charlotte FC's goal looked a bit too open when Algot Kruse came free, but Bryant Miles reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Don Malbec scored 1-0 in the 14th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Nils Eklund, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zlatan Beck in the 17th minute of play forced Charlotte FC's goalkeeper Bryant Miles to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 18th minute, Claes Olenberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Don Malbec in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nils Eklund prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A nice corner shot did that Parker English got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Nils Eklund quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. 22 minutes had been played when some careless play by Dallen Fc's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Kaja Jamak was slow to take the kick. During this time Charlotte FC's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Charlotte FC's corner Parker English fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Nils Eklund quite easily take care of the ball. Charlotte FC's Don Malbec got a good chance for a goal in the 25th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The audience was convinced that Don Malbec's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nils Eklund was relentless in the 27th minute of the game. Nils Eklund didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Don Malbec went, in the 32nd minute, to the upper right corner, 3-0 was the resulting score. 35 minutes into the match, Don Malbec notched a goal, 4-0, to the right of Dallen Fc's Nils Eklund. Nils Eklund was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 38thth minute of the game Don Malbec who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Dallen Fc's Nils Eklund was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Wander Suzanne's late challenge caught a Dallen Fc's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Wander Suzanne helped the player get up and apologised. In the 45th match minute, Charlotte FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wander Suzanne to maneuver through the defense. In the 46th minute of the match Stig-Åke Wiklund shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Bryant Miles showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 4-0 at half-time.

Don Malbec sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. A hard shot 54 in the game by Stig-Åke Wiklund from a close distance when the talented Bryant Miles managed to make a qualified save. Charlotte FC's players were relieved. Jim Jonasson's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 56thth minute, Bryant Miles skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. When Arman Örnberg fell near the penalty area in the 59th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Dallen Fc's protests and gave Arman Örnberg a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Dallen Fc getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Arman Örnberg hit a great ball. Charlotte FC's Don Malbec got a good chance for a goal in the 64th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Don Malbec struck a weak shot in the 66th minute. Nils Eklund didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Charlotte FC. Bryant Miles showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Algot Kruse, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. In the 77th minute, Dallen Fc's Mattias Swahn dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 4-1. Nils Eklund took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vicente Rafferty, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Dallen Fc's Claes Olenberg in the 83rd minute got a chance for a shot 83rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Charlotte FC's goalie prevented a goal. After 83 minutes, Claes Olenberg made it 4-2 with a short kick to the right side. Charlotte FC's Bryant Miles tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Zlatan Beck could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 88th minute of the match, but Bryant Miles made a huge save. After 91 played minutes Charlotte FC got a freekick which was hit by Mitchell Curry. Nils Eklund showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vicente Rafferty in the 96th minute of the match. Charlotte FC's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.