Charlotte FC defeated Columbus Crew 3–2 on Saturday at Bank of America Stadium in an entertaining back-and-forth encounter.
Patrick Agyemang missed wide in the 1′, followed by Ashley Westwood's wayward effort in the 4′. Wilfried Zaha forced a save moments later, and Adilson Malanda struck the crossbar in the 13′. Columbus broke the deadlock in the 15′ when Ibrahim Aliyu headed home from Mohamed Farsi's cross to make it 0-1.
Charlotte responded quickly, equalizing in the 19′ as Patrick Agyemang converted Pep Biel's assist with a header. The momentum continued as Agyemang completed his brace in the 24′, finishing from the left side of the box after being set up by Wilfried Zaha to give Charlotte a 2-1 lead.
The second half saw both teams create chances, with saves at both ends. Columbus equalized in the 65′ through Malte Amundsen's strike from the center of the box, making it 2-2. However, Charlotte regained the lead in the 75′ when Pep Biel finished from close range, assisted by Wilfried Zaha, sealing the 3-2 victory.
Goal: I. Aliyu vs. CLT, 15'
Goal: P. Agyemang vs. CLB, 19'
Goal: P. Agyemang vs. CLB, 24'
Goal: M. Amundsen vs. CLT, 65'
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