The Young Reds dropped a tough one to the Charlotte Independence this afternoon at the Ontario Soccer Centre.
TFC II did not get off to the start they were looking for. A mad scramble off a corner would land at the foot of the Independence skipper Patrick Slogic who slotted home his 3rd goal of the season.
The Independence would strike again before half after Alex Martinez was able to get in one-on-one with Clint Irwin. The Uruguayan would finish to the bottom corner to make it 2-0 Independence.
The bright spot in the first half was the play of TFC keeper Clint Irwin. Making just his second start for the Young Reds, the keeper made two impressive saves to keep the score where it was into the half.
Highlight: Irwin with another stop! #TORvCLT#TFCLivepic.twitter.com/ke1XwRMA40
— Toronto FC II (@TorontoFCII) September 4, 2016
The Independence would score another goal just 10 minutes into the half to make it 3-0. For Estrada it would be his fourth of the season.
The Young Reds would find the back of the net thanks to a superb run by midfielder Brian James. The 22 year-old blasted home his shot from outside the box into the top left corner.
Highlight: Brian James puts the Young Reds on the board. pic.twitter.com/BLwOK6rrr9
— Toronto FC II (@TorontoFCII) September 4, 2016
The Independence would add two more goals late into the second half. The final score would be 5-1 for Charlotte.
Toronto FC II is back in action next Sunday vs. Orlando City B as they close out their 2016 home schedule. Kickoff is set for 7:30 PM.
Scoring Summary
CLT – Patrick Slogic 4’
CLT – Alex Martinez 40’
CLT – David Estrada 53’ (Yann Ekra)
TFC – Brian James 58’ (Mo Babouli)
CLT – Aly Hassan 89’
CLT – Norberto Ochoa 90’
Misconduct Summary
CLT – Jorge Herrera 13’ (caution)
CLT – Brian Brown 65’ (caution)
CLT – Paul Clowes 73’ (caution)
CLT – Patrick Slogic 90’ (caution)
Records:
Toronto FC II: 6-17-5 23pts.
Charlotte Independence: 13-7-6 45pts.
Lineups
Toronto FC II – Clint Irwin; Wesley Charpie ©, Marko Maletic (Tristan Hodge 45’), Clement Simonin (Rocco Romeo 62’), Anthony Osorio; Adam Bouchard (Kota Sakurai 45’), Brian James, Mo Babouli; Raheem Edwards (Malik Johnson 84’), Ricardo John (Shaan Hundal 76’), Jordan Hamilton
Substitutes Not Used: Aneglo Cavalluzzo, Martin Davis
Charlotte Independence – Cody Mizell; Jack Metcalf, Patrick Slogic, Alec Bartlett, Joe Greenspan; Paul Clowes (Austin Yearwood 85’), Yann Ekra (Lewis Hilton 69’), Jorge Herrera©; Brian Brown (Aly Hassan 69’), David Estrada (Norberto Ochoa 69’), Alex Martinez (Asa Kryst 89’)
Substitutes Not Used: Kyle Renfro, David Spies
