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Charlotte Independence

04-01 07:30

2 - 2

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Charleston Battery

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Charlotte Independence

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Attacks

117

165

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117

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3041

12125

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125′

M. Foster

123′

M. Arango

luis alvarez

119′

V. Ortiz

118′

3-2

V. Ortiz

Assist: J.Romero

112′

K. Held

Wilmer Cabrera

96′

J. Wayne

M. Berry

93′

luis alvarez

End 2-2

97′

J.Romero

97′

J.Kelly

92′

J. Amaya

77′

2-2

M. Foster

72′

G. Smith

Sean suber

72′

V. Ortiz

M. Guffroy

72′

R.Manin

E. Martínez

70′

2-1

N.Houssou

Assist: J.Kelly

61′

M. Foster

L.Kissiedou

61′

E.Ycaza

Langston Blackstock

58′

2-0

luis alvarez

Assist: E. Martínez

56′

J. Nyandjo

S.Marou

52′

Sean suber

47′

L.Kissiedou

Halftime 1-0

37′

1-0

S.Marou

Assist: luis alvarez

26′

J.Kelly

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Match Info

The United States Open Cup third-round match between Charlotte Independence and Charleston Battery ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw at American Legion Memorial Stadium on Wednesday night. The result forces the tie to be decided by a penalty shootout, with both USL Championship sides showing tremendous fight in a classic cup encounter that saw the lead change hands multiple times before a dramatic late equalizer. The match process was a back-and-forth affair, with Charleston Battery striking first early in the first half through a well-worked set piece. Charlotte Independence responded with vigor after the break, scoring two quick goals to seemingly take control of the match. However, Charleston demonstrated their resilience, pushing numbers forward in the final minutes and finding a crucial leveler deep into stoppage time to send the contest to penalties. Key focus points included the intensity of the regional rivalry, several crucial saves from both goalkeepers in open play, and the high-pressure environment of a knockout tournament. The match result leaves both teams' Open Cup dreams alive for the moment, pending the outcome of the shootout, with the winner advancing to face a Major League Soccer opponent in the next round. Post-match, the Charlotte manager praised his team's character in coming from behind, while the Charleston coach highlighted his squad's never-say-die attitude. The starting lineups featured each team's strongest available sides, with Charlotte lining up in a 4-3-3 formation and Charleston opting for a more conservative 4-2-3-1 to start the match.

Charlotte Independence vs Charleston Battery Live Score, Stats & Results

Match Overview

The Charlotte Independence vs Charleston Battery fixture is part of the USA Cup during the 2026 season. Follow live scores, USA Cup fixtures, match statistics, USA Cup standings and USA Cup match results for Charlotte Independence vs Charleston Battery on TigerScores365.

Match Date: Mar 31, 2026

Competition: USA Cup

Country: United States

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