Independence Complete Season Sweep of Toronto FC II

Matthews (NC) — The Charlotte Independence completed the two-game, season-sweep of Toronto FC II by a score of 2-1 on Saturday night. Independence forward Jorge Herrera converted a penalty kick in the 28th minute for his fifth goal of the season. In the second half, rookie midfielder Mutaya Mwape found  Eamon Zayed on a back-post header for his second goal in as many games and the first assist of Mwape's professional career. 

"I thought Mutaya (Mwape) had a shaper night," said Independence Head Coach Mike Jeffries. "The cross 45 seconds in that he puts on Jorge's head, the assist — he was a little more clinical in the final third, I thought it was a better night. He found the game a little bit better, it was good to see from him for sure."

"Before the game, (Eamon) Zayed talked to me and told me to cross the ball back post and I did what he told me," said Mwape. "I'm just learning a lot from the older guys, so I just listen to them and do what they tell me to do." 

In the 28th minute, Toronto FC II goalkeeper Gianluca Catalano was shown a yellow card for his tackle on Independence forward Jorge Herrera. Herrera converted the penalty kick to give the Independence a 1-0 halftime lead. Following the second goal by Indpendence forward Eamon Zayed, Toronto FC II answered with a goal by Jordon Faria in the 66th minute for the final score of the game.

Charlotte begins a four-game road trip next weekend when they travel to take on the Richmond Kickers. After earning six points in consecutive games, the Jacks will look to string together a third win for the first time this season. 

Scoring Summary:  28':  CLT – Jorge Herrera (PK) 49': CLT – Eamon Zayed (Mwape) 66': TOR – Jordan Faria (Bjornethun)           Discipline: 11': TOR – Gianluca Catalano (YC)       35': TOR – Kyle Bjornethun (YC)  87': TOR – Brandon Onkony

Shots: CLT – 8 TOR -8   Saves:  CLT – 1 TOR – 4   Possession: CLT – 59.9% TOR – 40.1%

 

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Matthews (NC) — The Charlotte Independence completed the two-game, season-sweep of Toronto FC II by a score of 2-1 on Saturday night. Independence forward Jorge Herrera converted a penalty kick in the 28th minute for his fifth goal of the season. In the second half, rookie midfielder Mutaya Mwape found  Eamon Zayed on a back-post header for his second goal in as many games and the first assist of Mwape’s professional career. 

“I thought Mutaya (Mwape) had a shaper night,” said Independence Head Coach Mike Jeffries. “The cross 45 seconds in that he puts on Jorge’s head, the assist — he was a little more clinical in the final third, I thought it was a better night. He found the game a little bit better, it was good to see from him for sure.”

“Before the game, (Eamon) Zayed talked to me and told me to cross the ball back post and I did what he told me,” said Mwape. “I’m just learning a lot from the older guys, so I just listen to them and do what they tell me to do.” 

In the 28th minute, Toronto FC II goalkeeper Gianluca Catalano was shown a yellow card for his tackle on Independence forward Jorge Herrera. Herrera converted the penalty kick to give the Independence a 1-0 halftime lead. Following the second goal by Indpendence forward Eamon Zayed, Toronto FC II answered with a goal by Jordon Faria in the 66th minute for the final score of the game.

Charlotte begins a four-game road trip next weekend when they travel to take on the Richmond Kickers. After earning six points in consecutive games, the Jacks will look to string together a third win for the first time this season. 

Scoring Summary:  28′:  CLT – Jorge Herrera (PK) 49′: CLT – Eamon Zayed (Mwape) 66′: TOR – Jordan Faria (Bjornethun)           Discipline: 11′: TOR – Gianluca Catalano (YC)       35′: TOR – Kyle Bjornethun (YC)  87′: TOR – Brandon Onkony

Shots: CLT – 8 TOR -8   Saves:  CLT – 1 TOR – 4   Possession: CLT – 59.9% TOR – 40.1%

 

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