Arizona United Arizona United SC falls to Charleston Battery

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Saturday, July 26, 2014) - Arizona United Soccer Club’s four-match unbeaten streak came to an end on Saturday night following a two-goal loss to the Charleston Battery at Blackbaud Stadium.

Arizona United SC is 6-10-5 on the season, tied for 10th place in the USL PRO regular-season standings, and there points out of a playoff spot.

Playing to a scoreless draw against the Wilmington Hammerheads just the day before, Arizona United SC started slow start and almost went down a goal in the 3rd minute when Dane Kelly’s header in the box just went over the crossbar.

Arizona United settled down and had a chance of its own in the 16th minute when Long Tan’s shot from inside the box went just wide. Charleston then benefited from an Arizona United SC mistake in the 20th minute and scored the opening goal when defender Jalen Robinson failed to clear ball in the final third. Dane Kelly picked up Robinson’s failed clearance and slotted the opening goal past goalkeeper Evan Newton who was caught out of position.

Kelly recorded a brace and doubled Charleston’s lead in the 33rd minute when he hammered home a tight-angled shot from a Maikel Chang pass. Arizona United SC’s attack improved before the break, but misplaced passes and off-target shots prevented Arizona United SC from cutting the lead.

Arizona United SC and Charleston traded opportunities in the early minutes of the second half with neither side threatening on any opportunity.

In the 80th minute, Newton prevented a third goal when he caught a screamer from second half substitute Abdallah. Arizona United SC’s chances were limited in the dying minutes and Charleston held on for the victory.

Arizona United SC will now return home to host the Sacramento Republic FC on Saturday, August 2 at the Peoria Sports Complex at 7:30 p.m. PST. Tickets may be purchased at arizonaunited.com/tickets or by calling (623) 594-9606.

-Arizona United Soccer Club Match Report-

Match: Arizona United Soccer Club vs. Charleston Battery

Date: Saturday, July 26, 2014

Competition: USL PRO

Venue: Blackbaud Stadium

Kickoff: 4:30 PM PDT

Weather: Clear, and 87 degrees

Scoring Summary 1 2 F Arizona United Soccer Club 0 0 0 Charleston Battery 2 0 0

Scoring Summary:

CB – Dane Kelly – 25

CB – Dane Kelly (assist: Maikel Chang) – 33

Misconduct Summary:

AZ – London Woodberry (Yellow) – 54

AZ – Sam Garza (Yellow) – 74

AZ – Long Tan (Yellow) – 74

CB – Colin Falvey (Yellow) – 74

CB – Maikel Chang (Yellow) – 74

AZ – Brad Stisser (Yellow) – 90

Saves Corners Fouls Offsides Shots AZU 2 3 15 0 6 CB 2 4 7 5 14

Lineups:

Arizona United SC: Evan Newton, Scott Morrison (Jonathan Top – 81), London Woodberry, Jalen Robinson, Joey Dillon (Widner Saint-Cyr – 54), Daniel Antunez (Sam Garza – 39), Paolo DelPiccolo, Matt Kassel (Schillo Tshuma – 69), Brad Stisser, Jon Okafor (Kadeem Dacres – 72), Long Tan

Did not play: Jacole Turner, Joseph Toby

Charleston Battery: Odisnel Cooper, John Wilson, Colin Falvey, Shawn Ferguson, Quiton Griffith, Justin Partillo, Jarad van Schaik (Aminu Abdallah – 75), Adam Mena (Zachary Prince – 69), Maikel Chang (Taylor Mueller – 88), Jose Cuevas (Dante Marini – 72), Dane Kelly (Haviel Cordoves – 77)

Did not play: Eric Shannon, Mamadou Diouf