CHARLOTTE. Charlotte beat New York City. New York City lost this match even if it was better in terms of ball possession (58%).
The match was played at the Bank of America Stadium stadium in Charlotte on Saturday and it started at 7:30 pm local time. The referee was Rosendo Mendoza with the help of Matthew Nelson and Kevin Lock. The 4th official was Chris Penso. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 18.4 degrees Celsius or 65.03 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 63%.
Match Statistics
- 42 Ball Possession 58
Shots
- 11 Total 10
- 3 On Target 6
- 7 Off Target 4
- 4 Shots blocked 1
- 80 Attack 94
- 37 Dangerous attack 36
- 69 Ball safe 82
- 0 Penalties 1
- 7 Corners 7
- 1 Off Sides 1
Fouls
- 9 Total 14
- 3 Yellow Cards 2
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 0 Red Card 0
Other
- 4 Substitutions 3
Ball possession
New York City was in firm control of the ball 58% while Charlotte was struggling with a 42% ball possession.
Attitude and shots
Charlotte had a more offensive attitude with 37 dangerous attacks and 11 shots of which 3 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Charlotte won the match.
Charlotte shot 11 times, 3 on target, 7 off target. Regarding the opposition, New York City shot 10 times, 6 on target, 4 off target.
Cards
Charlotte received 3 yellow cards (Derrick Jones, Justin Meram and Enzo Copetti). On the opposite side, New York City received 2 yellow cards (Richard Ledezma and Alfredo Morales).
Match Timeline
Standings
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
After this match, Charlotte will have 12 points like Toronto to go down in the 12th place. On the other side, New York City will stay with 15 points like Nashville SC to remain in the 5th place.
Next matches
In the next match in the Major League Soccer, Charlotte will host Inter Miami on the 20th of October with a 1-1 head to head statistic.
New York City will host Chicago Fire on the 20th of October with a 10-3 head to head record in favor of New York City (6 draws).
Charlotte and New York City will play the return match on the at the Yankee Stadium
Charlotte – Formation
Charlotte
65'
14'
9', 39'
Charlotte started with a conservative line-up (4-4-2).
The manager Christian Lattanzio decided to play with the following team: Kristijan Kahlina , Jaylin Lindsey , Adilson Malanda , Jan Sobociński , Nathan Byrne , Orrin McKinze Gaines II. , Ashley Westwood , Derrick Jones , Justin Meram , Enzo Copetti and Karol Świderski .
The home team had on the bench: Benjamin Bender, Harrison Afful, Hamady Diop , Pablo Sisniega, Kerwin Calderón Vargas , Christopher Hegardt, Brandon Cambridge, Brandt Bronico and Patrick Agyemang.
Substitutions
Charlotte made 2 changes: Adilson Malanda for Brandt Bronico (65′) and Justin Meram for Kerwin Calderón Vargas (72′).
Best player: Enzo Copetti
The most impressive player for Charlotte was Enzo Copetti.
His rating is with 2 goals, 20 passes (80% accurate) and 2 key passes. He was won 2 duels out of 6.
New York City – Formation
New York City
New York City started with a 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).
Nick Cushing played with: Luis Barraza , Tayvon Gray , Thiago Martins , James Sands , Brian Cufré , Keaton Parks , Alfredo Morales , Gabriel Pereira , Richard Ledezma , Andres Jasson and Santiago Rodríguez .
They had on the bench: Cody Mizell, Mitja Ilenič , Matthew Freese, Justin Haak, Talles Magno , Stephen Turnbull, Gabriel Segal, Maxime Chanot and Kevin O’Toole .
New York City could not rely on the presence of K. O’Toole (injured).
Substitutions
New York City made 3 changes: Tayvon Gray for Mitja Ilenčič (16′), A. Jasson for Talles Magno (46′) and Braian Cufré for Kevin O’Toole (77′).
Best player: Brian Cufré
The player that probably impressed the most for New York City was Brian Cufré.
His rating is with 46 passes (82% accurate) and 2 key passes. He was won 6 duels out of 10. He performed 3 crosses.
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Major League Soccer.
- Toronto – New England – 0-2
- SJ Earthquakes – Los Angeles FC – 2-1
- New York RB – Philadelphia Union – 0-1
- Montreal Impact – Orlando City – 2-0
- Inter Miami – Atlanta United – 2-1
- Cincinnati – DC United – 2-1
- Charlotte – New York City – 3-2
