Charlotte Independence vs Pittsburgh Riverhounds, 2026 USL Cup, Group Stage
· Charlotte Independence win 4-2 on penalties
FT - Penalties
1 - 1
Charlotte Independence win 4-2 on penalties
1 - 1
Charlotte Independence win 4-2 on penalties
About
Charlotte Independence are hosting Pittsburgh Riverhounds
at American Legion Memorial Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, starting on
. The match is a part of the USL Cup.
Match Commentary
- 22': Christy Manzinga (Charlotte Independence) Goal at 22'
- 47': Brunallergene Etou (Pittsburgh Riverhounds) Yellow Card at 47'
- 52': Victor Souza (Pittsburgh Riverhounds) Yellow Card at 52'
- 60': Abdul Illal Osumanu (Pittsburgh Riverhounds) Substitution at 60'
- 60': Albert Dikwa Lega (Pittsburgh Riverhounds) Substitution at 60'
- 61': Jon Bakero (Charlotte Independence) Substitution at 61'
- 72': Brigham Larsen (Pittsburgh Riverhounds) Substitution at 72'
- 73': Jorge Garcia (Pittsburgh Riverhounds) Substitution at 73'
- 73': Aldair Flowers (Pittsburgh Riverhounds) Substitution at 73'
- 75': Miles Lyons (Charlotte Independence) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Souaibou Marou (Charlotte Independence) Substitution at 75'
- 81': Jorge Garcia (Pittsburgh Riverhounds) Goal at 81'
- 89': Jack Neeley (Charlotte Independence) Substitution at 89'
- 89': Thabo Nare (Charlotte Independence) Substitution at 89'
- 91': Luis Alvarez (Charlotte Independence) Penalty - Scored at 91'
- 92': Samuel Bassett (Pittsburgh Riverhounds) Penalty - Scored at 92'
- 92': Jon Bakero (Charlotte Independence) Penalty - Scored at 92'
- 93': Charles Ahl (Pittsburgh Riverhounds) Penalty - Missed at 93'
- 94': Javen Romero (Charlotte Independence) Penalty - Scored at 94'
- 95': Albert Dikwa Lega (Pittsburgh Riverhounds) Penalty - Scored at 95'
- 96': Souaibou Marou (Charlotte Independence) Penalty - Scored at 96'
- 96': Robbie Mertz (Pittsburgh Riverhounds) Penalty - Missed at 96'
Statistics
 PIT |
CLT |
|
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Fouls | 13 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 51.4 | Possession | 48.6 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Competition: USL Cup
Venue: American Legion Memorial Stadium
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Attendance: 2,545
Venue: American Legion Memorial Stadium
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Attendance: 2,545
USL Cup Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte Independence | 4 | +2 | 10 |
| 2 | Charleston Battery | 4 | +5 | 9 |
| 3 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 4 | +5 | 8 |
| 4 | Greenville Triumph | 4 | -3 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Charlotte Independence (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 28 | Matt Levy (GK) |
| 5 | Javen Romero |
| 14 | Reudd Manin |
| 3 | Joseph Skinner |
| 17 | Clay Dimick |
| 19 | Enzo Martinez |
| 24 | Jefferson Amaya |
| 8 | Christopher Jaime |
| 9 | Christy Manzinga |
| 47 | Luis Alvarez |
| 7 | Prince Saydee |
Pittsburgh Riverhounds (4-1-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 20 | Mitchell Budler (GK) |
| 6 | Owen Mikoy |
| 5 | Victor Souza  |
| 42 | Jackson Walti |
| 4 | Kelp Lasse |
| 3 | Perrin Barnes |
| 14 | Robbie Mertz |
| 8 | Brunallergene Etou |
| 10 | Charles Ahl |
| 19 | Samuel Bassett |
| 7 | Trevor Amann |
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