May 21, 2022 – United Soccer League Championship (USL) – Charleston Battery News Release
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Charleston Battery ended their May homestand Saturday night with a 0-4 loss to The Miami FC. The South Florida side got on the board early and often, scoring three times in the first half and giving the Battery little chance to battle back. While the Black and Yellow created plenty of chances, the attack could not find the back of the net. The Patriots Point faithful were out in force with over 3,000 in attendance supporting the team until the final whistle.
Charleston and Miami kicked off the night under a pleasant overcast sky. The visitors got off to an early lead when Othello Bah found the back of the net in the 5th minute. The Battery looked to counter by making advances into Miami’s final third following the goal, however they were unable to come away with anything. Miami added a second goal in the 16th minute via Florian Valot from roughly 25 yards out. There was a contentious challenge by Miami’s Boluwatife Akinyode in the build-up that the Battery appealed for a foul but nothing was called.
Goalkeeper Joe Kuzminsky made a decisive save on a close header by Miami moments later as the Battery looked to find some momentum. On the other end, the Black and Yellow pressed forward into Miami’s defensive area. Aidan Apodaca registered a strong shot in the 28th minute that curled just wide right of the post. DZ Harmon connected with Apodaca with a cross on the next advance, however the headed attempt was also wide of the post.
Miami added a third goal in the latter stages of the half when Bah tallied his second goal of the night. Harmon would take another shot before the end of the half, a curling strike that was too tall for the crossbar. The visitors took the 0-3 advantage into the break despite the hosts holding 52.7% of possession, more passes in the opposition half and higher passing accuracy in the final third.
As play resumed the Battery looked…