Charlotte FC secured a 2-0 victory over CF Montreal on Saturday night, with goals from Karol Swiderski and Patrick Agyemang. Swiderski opened the scoring in the 34th minute with an unassisted goal, marking his sixth goal in nine appearances this season. Agyemang sealed the win with a goal in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time, his ninth of the season. Brandt Bronico contributed with an assist, his third of the season.
Goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina impressed with his 11th clean sheet of the season, making just one save in the match. On the other side, Jonathan Sirois made four saves for Montreal but was unable to prevent the defeat. The victory solidified Charlotte’s record at 13-11-9, while Montreal now stands at 10-13-10.
With both teams heading into a break until Decision Day on Oct. 19, Montreal still holds hope of securing a playoff spot. They will face New York City FC in their final regular-season match. Charlotte, on the other hand, has already secured a spot in the postseason and will face D.C. United in their upcoming game.
The match showcased Charlotte’s strong performance and ability to secure a shutout victory, underlining their determination and skill on the field. Montreal, despite the loss, will look to bounce back in their crucial upcoming match against New York City FC as they aim to secure a playoff berth. The regular season’s final matches are set to be intense as teams battle for playoff positions and strive to end their campaigns on a high note.
