May 19, 2018 USL Toronto FC II--Charlotte Independence vs Toronto FC II game review (from charlotteindependence.com)

    
Independence Complete Season Sweep of Toronto FC II
By CJ Bradley, 05/19/18, 11:00PM EDT 

The Charlotte Independence notched a second win this season against 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%
 
Next Game: 
SATURDAY, MAY 26TH, 2018 | 7:00 PM ET
RICHMOND KICKERS
CITY STADIUM | USL REGULAR SEASON  

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