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Saturday, June 20, 2009

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Leading 2-1 at the break, the Richmond Kickers saw a victory given away on a second half own goal as they played to a 2-2 draw in Charlotte against the Eagles Saturday night.

Despite the heat and high humidity the match between the Eagles and Richmond began with an electric energy. The Eagles were eager to start Steward Ceus, a goalie on loan from the Colorado Rapids, as well as Brady Bryant back from injury.

The first 10 minutes was full of fast paced action as both teams were presented with opportunities with neither capitalizing until Brady Bryant drew a yellow card in the box, in the 11th minute, giving Richmond a penalty kick.

David Rosenbaum, capitalizing on the penalty kick put Richmond up 1-0 in the 12 mintue.

Richomnd with momentum did not take long to string a number of passes together from mid field creating a chance for Adrain Bumbut to add his mark to the match making the score 2-1 Richmond.

The eagles gaining composure did their best to slow the game down allowing them to pressure the Richmond defense. After a number of valiant attempts Jorge Herrera drilled a shot from 20 yards out to bring the eagles within 1.

With the start of the second half Richmond had a few near misses, but as the Eagles found their form they began to pressure the Richmond defense.

Jorge Herrera creates trouble in the 53rd minute with a beautiful cross; a Richmond defender does his best to clear the ball. Instead, it is misjudged and an own goal is given up. The eagles have fought back to make it 2-2.

The remainder of the game is a nail bitter as the Eagles continue to pressure. With subs Alex Woods, Gustavo Bentos and Chris Klotz the offense began to open up. The Eagles fought hard into the 93rd minute as the game was called a 2-2 draw.

This was the second meeting with Richmond, both games concluded in draws.

The Eagles hope to take this next week to prepare for Friday, June 26th game against the Harrisburg City Islands. The last meeting on May 22nd ended in a Harrisburg victory. The Eagles will make it their mission to even the score against Harrisburg.

Come cheer the on as they host the Harrisburg City Islanders on Friday, June 26 at charlotte Christian at 7 PM