Saturday, July 9, 2011

Eagles Kick Richmond In Gut With Comeback Victory

Even lightning delays that totaled two hours didn't keep the Charlotte Eagles from losing their focus as they rallied from a goal down to defeat the host Richmond Kickers 2-1 Friday in USL Premier Development League play at City Stadium in the first game of a weekend home-and-home series.

Yomby William put the Kickers on top in the 38th minute off a Luke Vercollone assist, but Charlotte tied the game in the 69th when Mark Bloom assisted Sallieu Bundu, then Jorge Herrera struck the final blow on a pass to Brady Bryant in the final minute of regulation play for the victory.

Charlotte is 7-5-3 with 24 points and is tied for fourth place in the American Division standings with the Wilmington Hammerheads (7-4-3), while the Kickers are in second place in the division at 8-5-3 with 27.

Game two of the series is Saturday at Charlotte's Charlotte Christian Stadium.

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