UNCC Transamerica Field, Charlotte, NC
Game Conditions: Hot, humid, sunny, 94°
Starting Line-ups
Charlotte Milwaukee
1 GK Richard Goddard 1 GK Dan Popik
2 D Ben Johnson 2 D Steve Bernal
4 D Nate Watkins 4 D Matt Bobo
5 D Kevin O'Brien 6 D Jeremy Aldrich
6 M Hugo Galeano 7 M Jeff Bilyk
7 M Leo Gajardo 8 M Angel Rivillo
9 M Andy Guasteferro 10 F John Wolyniec
12 F Marcelo Caro 11 M Igor Soso
13 D Jeremy Sorzano 12 F Digital Takawira
17 M Robbie Mouw 19 D Destin Makumbu
18 F Dustin Swinehart 21 M Bobby Brennan
Game Summary:
The Eagles completely dominated play in the first half, out-shooting the Rampage and controlling the ball most of the time. At the start of the second half, the Rampage came out and played most of the half extremely physically, committing many unnecessary fouls after plays were over or after the whistle had been blown. They did, however, control play more than they had during the first half. By overtime, both teams were tired and it showed through increasingly sloppier play by both sides. Overall, both teams played well and a tie was a fair outcome. One Eagles player stated after the game, "It's hard to believe we can play that hard and only get one point for this game, because we, and Milwaukee, gave it everything we had tonight."
Although both teams played well, Milwaukee played with less sportsmanship than Charlotte. The Rampage coach was constantly berating the officials and I'm not sure why - he got the benefit of most of the 50/50 calls as well as many uncalled fouls and at least two tackles of YT in the box. The only significant call that was questionable that went against the Rampage was an offsides call that nullified a goal. The play was in front of the Rampage goal for too long as the Eagles defense just couldn't clear the ball. Then a number of passes/shots were taken and it all happened so quickly, I have no idea if the Rampage player was offsides or not. I had a better angle on the play than the Milwaukee bench and I couldn't tell, so I'm certain they couldn't. The side official was right on the spot and I have to believe he saw the play better than all of us (an admission I am not always willing to make). That play set the Rampage coach on fire and he didn't cool off the rest of the night. If fact, as soon as the game ended he ran to each official and pointed at each one while making abusive comments. The league really needs to look into this kind of behavior.
While the coach was yelling at the officials, the Rampage players constantly yelled at each other during the match, and at the end of the first half, one Milwaukee player walked to the bench and released a string of profanities that could be heard clearly in the stands. There is no reason for that kind of behavior, nor is there any reason for the cheap shots the Rampage took on the Eagles' players as they became frustrated throughout the match. It is always nice to watch the Eagles play because they exhibit so much self-control and sportsmanship towards opponents in each and every game. The same player who cut loose with the profanities at halftime and generally demonstrated poor sportsmanship then joined in the Eagles prayer huddle at the end of the game. Some things defy explanation.
Highlights:
FIRST HALF
· Min. 9- Milwaukee shot, goes wide left.
· Min. 11- Charlotte substitution- Carlos Calderson on for injured Hugo Galeano (injured ankle and knee).
· Min. 14- Eagles corner kick cleared by Milwaukee keeper but not cleanly; Eagles with another shot that bounced around and was nearly deflected in by Swinehart on a great back-heel shot.
· Min. 16- Charlotte shot on goal, goes just over the top.
· Min. 22- Charlotte shot on goal, goes just wide right.
· Min. 25- Charlotte shot, just barely wide.
· Min. 29- Referee missed what should have been a PK for Charlotte- Milwaukee player tackled Swinehart in box.
· Min. 31- CHARLOTTE GOAL by Robbie Mouw, assist Dustin Swinehart.
· Min. 33- Milwaukee substitution- Dennis Fadeski on for Bobby Brennan.
· Min. 35- Charlotte called offsides on a bad call, lost good scoring opportunity.
· Min. 41- Milwaukee mounts a counter attack and has a dangerous chance at a goal, cleared by the Eagles.
· Min. 43- Milwaukee substitution- Ranko Golijanin on for Angel Rivillo.
· 2 minutes of stoppage added to the first half.
·At halftime: Score-Eagles1-0 Milwaukee. Eagles shots-10, Milwaukee shots-3.
SECOND HALF
· Min. 47- Yellow card issued to Aldrich for shoving an Eagles player.
· Min. 59- Charlotte substitution- Caleb Norkus on for Robbie Mouw.
· Min. 61- Milwaukee corner kick, Charlotte defense is very sloppy and fails to clear the ball out of the box, Rampage take advantage and score a goal by Jeremy Aldrich.
· Min. 64- Milwaukee shot, cleared by Eagles keeper Goddard.
· Min. 67- Charlotte substitution- Jacob Coggins on for Marcelo Caro.
· Min. 69- Yellow card issued to Takawira for tackling Swinehart.
· Min. 76- Milwaukee goal waved off due to offsides.
· Min. 80- Eagles have a dangerous chance, but fail to finish.
· Min. 83- Milwaukee shot just wide.
· Min. 85- Swinehart is again tackled on the way to the goal, not called.
· Min. 86- Milwaukee shot just wide.
· Min. 87- Yellow card issued to Makumbu for taking out Swinehart's feet after the whistle had been blown (very cheap shot as the play was at the other end of the field).
· Min. 89- Mistake by Eagles keeper Goddard. He came way off his line to clear a ball, misses it and Milwaukee misses shot (high) on open net.
· Min. 90- Another defensive breakdown by Charlotte gives Milwaukee a point blank shot, excellent game saving play by Goddard.
· 3 minutes of stoppage time added.
· Score at end of regulation: Charlotte 1-1 Milwaukee. Eagles shots- 15, Rampage shots-17.
1OT
· Min. 93- Charlotte shot goes high.
· Min. 94- Milwaukee sets up well but shot goes very wide right.
· Min. 98- Milwaukee free kick from 35 yds. out, missed high.
· Min. 98- Two Charlotte substitutions- Roger Groome on for Ben Johnson, Jose Gomez on for Carlos Calderson.
· Min. 99- Charlotte has GREAT chance, Swinehart makes beautiful cross but wide-open shot is missed.
· Min. 100- Eagles forward Gomez is called offsides on a terrible call, great scoring chance taken away.
· Min. 100- Yellow card issued to Gomez for "unsporting behavior"???? He dared to question how he was called offsides when there were two Rampage defenders between him and the goal, and he had the ball!!!!
· Score still 1-1 at end of 1OT. Shots on goal in 1OT: Charlotte-2, Milwaukee 3.
2OT
· Min. 102- Charlotte shot headed wide.
· Min. 110- Milwaukee beats tired Charlotte defense and has an excellent chance to win the game but the shot bounces off the right post.
· Shots on goal in 2OT: Charlotte-1, Milwaukee 2.
· Final: Charlotte 1-1 Milwaukee. Total shots: Charlotte-18, Milwaukee 22.
Game Stats
Scoring 1 2 1OT 2OT Final
Charlotte 1 0 0 0 1
Milwaukee 0 1 0 0 1
Shots 1 2 1OT 2OT Final
Charlotte 10 5 2 2 18
Milwaukee 3 14 3 2 22
Saves 1 2 1OT 2OT Final
Charlotte 1 4 1 0 6
Milwaukee 1 0 0 0 1
Fouls 1 2 1OT 2OT Final
Charlotte 3 7 2 1 13
Milwaukee 7 3 0 0 10
Offsides 1 2 1OT 2OT Final
Charlotte 3 1 0 0 4
Milwaukee 1 1 1 0 3
Corners 1 2 1OT 2OT Final
Charlotte 3 3 0 0 6
Milwaukee 2 2 0 0 4
Cautions
Min. 47 Aldrich Milwaukee
Min. 69 Takawira Milwaukee
Min. 87 Makumbu Milwaukee
Min 100 Gomez Charlotte
Substitutions
Team Minute Player In Player Out
Charlotte 11th 8 Carlos Calderson 6 Hugo Galeano
Milwaukee 33rd 3 Dennis Fadeski 21 Bobby Brennan
Milwaukee 42nd 23 Ranko Golijanin 8 Angel Rivillo
Charlotte 59th 10 Caleb Norkus 17 Robbie Mouw
Charlotte 67th 20 Jacob Coggins 12 Marcelo Caro
Charlotte 98th 16 Jose Gomez 8 Carlos Calderson
Charlotte 98th 14 Roger Groome 2 Ben Johnson
