May 6, 2022 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Charleston Battery News Release
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Battery dropped their second game in as many weeks in a two-nil home defeat against Memphis 901 FC. The Patriots Point faithful were out in full force with a packed crowd of over 3,000 on hand for Healthcare Heroes Night. Memphis tallied two goals in the first half, by Luiz Fernando and Jeremy Kelly, that proved to be enough for the night. Charleston pressed to get back into the game after 901 FC were reduced to 10 men in the 81st minute, but were unable to capitalize on advantage.
Action started amid windy and cloudy conditions in the Lowcountry. Memphis were eager to start the match on the front foot, testing goalkeeper Hugo Fauroux early. The French shot-stopper was unfazed, however, and would make three saves against 901 FC in the first 15 minutes of play. Memphis’ Laurent Kissiedou looked to find a way around Fauroux in the 18th with a shot from the center circle that would hit the crossbar. The visitors would hit the woodwork again minutes later to deny a looping header attempt by Niall Logue.
Despite the resolute defensive performance in the early stages of the first half, Charleston were unable to make much progress to threaten in Memphis’ defensive third. The visitors pulled ahead just past the half-hour mark when Luiz Fernando found the back of the net. Fernando was unmarked as Memphis caught the back line out of position and was able to redirect the incoming cross for a goal. Memphis added a second in the 40th minute via Jeremy Kelly, whose advance drew appeals from the Battery for an offside call but the referee’s flag stayed down.
Although the visitors took 0-2 advantage into the break, possession for the half was relatively even at 48% to 52% in favor of 901 FC.
Play resumed with the Battery making four substitutions in effort to find a breakthrough in the contest, with EJ Johnson, Geobel Perez, Romario Piggott and Tristan…
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