HARTFORD ATHLETIC (7-6-3) vs CHARLESTON BATTERY (7-6-3)
Date: Tuesday, August 17th
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3uDY4A7
Location: Dillon Stadium, Hartford, CT
Local TV: WCTX MyTV9
Streaming: ESPN+ or https://www.hartfordathletic.com/watch
LAST TIME OUT:
Despite a strong effort from Hartford in defense, the offense fell short and on Friday the 13th, an unfortunate bounce – of all things – set up Tampa Bay for the game's only goal and a 1-0 win for the home side.
EVEN STEVENS
Rarely will you ever see a match between two teams with statistics as even as Hartford and Charleston. Both teams come into this match with the same W/L/D record, as well as the same number of big chances created and big chances missed. Charleston has just one more goal from open play, and average 4.3 shots on target per match to Hartford’s 4, however the Athletic average 1.8 goals per match to Charleston’s 1.6. Charleston concedes 1.5 goals per match compared to Hartford with 1.4 goals conceded per match. The average possession for Hartford sits at 46.4% compared to Charleston’s 42.6%. This contest is poised to be a hard fought one, with both teams statistically cancelling each other out all over the pitch. Expect a moment of individual brilliance from either side to be the difference in this one.
FORTRESS HARTFORD
Hartford’s home form this season has been strong, with just 1 loss in 7 matches. Despite winning as many points at home as they have away, the difference has come in the draws. At home, Hartford have drawn 3, yet away from home they are yet to tie. There is an aura at Dillon Stadium that simply does not allow for the Hartford players to go down without a fight. “You know I don’t know I can’t put my finger on it but I mean something magic seems to happen every time we play here…Having those, those fans to push us on to really give us that extra energy," Goalkeeper Jeff Caldwell said. Athletic will look to their home support heading into the second half of the season to rally them on in their push for a play-off spot.
HARTFORD ATHLETIC (7-6-3) vs CHARLESTON BATTERY (7-6-3)
Date: Tuesday, August 17th
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Tickets: https://bit.ly/3uDY4A7
Location: Dillon Stadium, Hartford, CT
Local TV: WCTX MyTV9
Streaming: ESPN+ or https://www.hartfordathletic.com/watch
LAST TIME OUT:
Despite a strong effort from Hartford in defense, the offense fell short and on Friday the 13th, an unfortunate bounce – of all things – set up Tampa Bay for the game’s only goal and a 1-0 win for the home side.
EVEN STEVENS
Rarely will you ever see a match between two teams with statistics as even as Hartford and Charleston. Both teams come into this match with the same W/L/D record, as well as the same number of big chances created and big chances missed. Charleston has just one more goal from open play, and average 4.3 shots on target per match to Hartford’s 4, however the Athletic average 1.8 goals per match to Charleston’s 1.6. Charleston concedes 1.5 goals per match compared to Hartford with 1.4 goals conceded per match. The average possession for Hartford sits at 46.4% compared to Charleston’s 42.6%. This contest is poised to be a hard fought one, with both teams statistically cancelling each other out all over the pitch. Expect a moment of individual brilliance from either side to be the difference in this one.
FORTRESS HARTFORD
Hartford’s home form this season has been strong, with just 1 loss in 7 matches. Despite winning as many points at home as they have away, the difference has come in the draws. At home, Hartford have drawn 3, yet away from home they are yet to tie. There is an aura at Dillon Stadium that simply does not allow for the Hartford players to go down without a fight. “You know I don’t know I can’t put my finger on it but I mean something magic seems to happen every time we play here…Having those, those fans to push us on to really give us that extra energy,” Goalkeeper Jeff Caldwell said. Athletic will look to their home support heading into the second half of the season to rally them on in their push for a play-off spot.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Hartford Athletic, Jeff Caldwell, GK #13
Despite conceding 6 goals in 3 matches, Jeff has been the difference in key moments of the matches for Hartford to keep them in the game. In his last match against Tampa, Jeff faced 6 shots on goal, and made 5 saves. Caldwell leads the league in saves made and has the full support of his manager and staff. Technical Director Luis Silva in a post-match interview had this to say on Jeff this season. “I believe he's the best goalkeeper in the league, and we're really proud to have him… as we look back, he grew a lot since the beginning I'm really proud of him.” Hartford will continue to rely on him to make the big saves in key moments.
Charleston Battery, Zeiko Lewis, MF #10
Zeiko Lewis comes to Hartford off the back stellar performance against Loudon United, where he registered an assist, 3 shots, 7 chances created, 8 crosses, 6 key passes, and 6 recoveries. A comprehensive display that will be sure to boost the confidence of any player. With 4 goals and 6 assists in 13 matches this season, expect Lewis to be up for it against Hartford on Tuesday to continue his excellent form.
INJURY REPORT:
Hartford Athletic:
Out: Luka Prpa (Foot), Preston Tabort Etaka (Hand)
Questionable: Derek Dodson (Leg), Christian Gómez (Knee)
Charleston Battery:
Out: Leland Archer, Mauro Cichero, Ben Di Rosa, Patrick Hogan, Joe Kuzminsky, Nico Rittmeyer
Questionable: Joel Bunting, Angelo Kelly, Claudio Repetto, Jared van Schaik
ABOUT THE OPPONENT:
Hartford host Charleston Battery who are level on points with the Athletic and have the same W/L/D record, but sit in 6th on goal difference. Charleston’s away form is poor with 4 losses, 1 draw, and 2 wins, both of which came against bottom table Loudon United. Charleston will look to Nicque Daley, their top scorer this season with 5 goals, to supply the finishing move, but will also hope that their star midfielder Zeiko Lewis can provide support on offense. Charleston come to Hartford with just one win in their last three matches, and they need to win to overtake Hartford and Charlotte to get into the playoff spots.
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PLAYERS TO WATCH
Hartford Athletic, Jeff Caldwell, GK #13
Despite conceding 6 goals in 3 matches, Jeff has been the difference in key moments of the matches for Hartford to keep them in the game. In his last match against Tampa, Jeff faced 6 shots on goal, and made 5 saves. Caldwell leads the league in saves made and has the full support of his manager and staff. Technical Director Luis Silva in a post-match interview had this to say on Jeff this season. “I believe he’s the best goalkeeper in the league, and we’re really proud to have him… as we look back, he grew a lot since the beginning I’m really proud of him.” Hartford will continue to rely on him to make the big saves in key moments.
Charleston Battery, Zeiko Lewis, MF #10
Zeiko Lewis comes to Hartford off the back stellar performance against Loudon United, where he registered an assist, 3 shots, 7 chances created, 8 crosses, 6 key passes, and 6 recoveries. A comprehensive display that will be sure to boost the confidence of any player. With 4 goals and 6 assists in 13 matches this season, expect Lewis to be up for it against Hartford on Tuesday to continue his excellent form.
INJURY REPORT:
Hartford Athletic:
Out: Luka Prpa (Foot), Preston Tabort Etaka (Hand)
Questionable: Derek Dodson (Leg), Christian Gómez (Knee)
Charleston Battery:
Out: Leland Archer, Mauro Cichero, Ben Di Rosa, Patrick Hogan, Joe Kuzminsky, Nico Rittmeyer
Questionable: Joel Bunting, Angelo Kelly, Claudio Repetto, Jared van Schaik
ABOUT THE OPPONENT:
Hartford host Charleston Battery who are level on points with the Athletic and have the same W/L/D record, but sit in 6th on goal difference. Charleston’s away form is poor with 4 losses, 1 draw, and 2 wins, both of which came against bottom table Loudon United. Charleston will look to Nicque Daley, their top scorer this season with 5 goals, to supply the finishing move, but will also hope that their star midfielder Zeiko Lewis can provide support on offense. Charleston come to Hartford with just one win in their last three matches, and they need to win to overtake Hartford and Charlotte to get into the playoff spots.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Follow along on twitter @hfdathletic and #HFDvCHS
