CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CHARLOTTE SPORTS LIVE) — Charlotte's home opener ended with a shutout win against southern rivals Atlanta United FC.
The team was coming off a close game against the Seattle Sounders in the season opener. It tied 2-2, thanks to a goal in the third minute of stoppage time. Atlanta won 3-2 against CF Montréal.
Former Premier League star winger Wilfried Zaha was among the starters on Saturday at Bank of America Stadium.
The first half of the match was very cagey, with both teams playing defensively and neither putting a point on the board. Both of Atlanta's attempts at goals were successfully blocked by Goalkeeper of the Year Kristijan Kahlina. By the end of the first half, Atlanta had five times the amount of shot attempts as Charlotte.
Great day all around for @CharlotteFC . Great weather, great crowd, great win over Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/s33TPc7Mgp
— Mike Lacett (@mikelacett) March 1, 2025The first goal of the game came shortly after the break, with a beautiful shot from the centre box by Charlotte FC's Pep Biel. The team would make another goal minutes later after a shot from Liel Abada was blocked and returned by Zaha into the bottom right corner.
Officials added five minutes of stoppage time after a brief delay due to injuries on the field. But in the end, Atlanta wasn't able to get past Charlotte's defense.
Charlotte won their home opener with a shutout.
Now, the team looks ahead to taking on Messi and Inter Miami CF next Saturday, March 9, at Chase Stadium.
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