Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 2:1 Charleston Battery — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Adrien Perez scored once and was named the standout player with an 8.2 rating as Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC edged past Charleston Battery 2-1. The hosts, rated marginally ahead by CheckLive's model, took the lead through Perez's 56th-minute strike and held on despite a late equaliser before snatching victory at the death.

The match turned decisively in stoppage time. After Andy Cabrera had levelled for Charleston in the 81st minute from Jeremy Kelly's assist, Jonas Fjellberg struck in the 90th minute, set up by Steven Echeverria, to restore Colorado Springs' lead. The visitors had pushed for an equaliser after Cabrera's goal, but the Switchbacks held firm to claim the points.

Colorado Springs controlled the contest on the numbers, leading possession 53% to 47% and registering 16 shots to Charleston's six, with five corners to three. The first half was particularly one-sided, the hosts dominating possession 58% to 42% and firing 11 shots to just one. Adrien Perez, a midfielder, earned the highest rating of 8.2 for his goal and all-round display. CheckLive's model rated Colorado Springs marginally ahead, and the result confirmed that prediction.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs Charleston Battery?

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC 2-1 Charleston Battery (USL Championship).

Who scored?

Adrien Perez (56') for Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC; Andy Cabrera (81', assist Jeremy Kelly) for Charleston Battery; Jonas Fjellberg (90', assist Steven Echeverria) for Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.

Was Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC's win deserved?

Yes — Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC vs Charleston Battery?

Yellow cards: Graham Smith (Charleston Battery); Isaiah Foster (Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC); Kirill Pakhomov (Charleston Battery); Maalique Foster (Charleston Battery).

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