CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte FC halted a three-game slide when it hosted the New England Revolution at Bank of America Stadium Saturday, striking in three goals against New England's lone one to win their first-ever match in franchise history.
The blue and black took the field for the fourth game in franchise history. Charlotte has been outscored 6-1 through its first three games of MLS play.
The Revolution finished 22-5-7 overall a season ago while going 10-3-4 on the road. The Revolution scored 65 goals last season, averaging 1.9 per game.
Saturday's game was the first time these teams matched up this season, and the scoring started early. Charlotte striker Karol Świderski kicked in the first goal of the night six minutes in. 48 minutes later, New England midfielder Carles Gil scored the Revolution's only goal of the night. Three minutes after, Świderski knocked another one in for FC, with Benjamin Bender scoring the final one for the blue and black in the 64th minute.
The Revolution outshot Charlotte 17-14. Both teams had six shots on goal.
Kristijan Kahlina saved five of the six shots he faced for Charlotte. Earl Edwards Jr. saved three of the six shots he faced for the Revolution.
Last week, Charlotte FC put together a solid performance from start to finish, but a stoppage-time goal gave Atlanta United the 2-1 victory Sunday afternoon inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
It was the first-ever matchup between the clubs.
Up next for Charlotte is a matchup Saturday with Cincinnati at home, while the Revolution play the New York Red Bulls on Saturday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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