Rhode Island FC vs Charleston Battery 2024
November 18, 2024, 12:06 pm
Soccer
Charleston Battery
1
1
Rhode Island FC
2
2
Shot: 5
Corner: 2
Keeper: 1
Goal: 4
Kick Off: 1
Foul: 2
Card: 2
Move: 1
All

Shot
Charleston Battery
Minute: 1

Corner
Charleston Battery
Minute: 39

Keeper
Charleston Battery
Minute: 41

Goal
Rhode Island FC
Minute: 42

Shot
Rhode Island FC
Minute: 46

Kick Off
Charleston Battery
Minute: 48

Goal
Rhode Island FC
Minute: 54

Foul
Rhode Island FC
Minute: 54

Card
Charleston Battery
Minute: 55

Goal
Rhode Island FC
Minute: 56

Goal
Charleston Battery
Minute: 61

Corner
Rhode Island FC
Minute: 65

Shot
Rhode Island FC
Minute: 70

Card
Rhode Island FC
Minute: 76

Shot
Charleston Battery
Minute: 77

Foul
Charleston Battery
Minute: 83

Shot
Rhode Island FC
Minute: 92

Move
Charleston Battery
Minute: 96
Post-Game Analysis
Charleston Battery
Strategy:
- Possession-based: Aimed for high possession (59% average during the regular season), trying to control the game through ball circulation.
- Transitional attacks: While prioritizing possession, they looked to capitalize on quick transitions when opportunities arose.
- Set-piece threats: Utilized set pieces effectively, with goals scored from free kicks throughout the game and season.
- High press: Employed a high press to disrupt Rhode Island's build-up play and force turnovers.
- Late-game adjustments: Switched to a three-back system in the second half to add attacking impetus.
Key Players:
- Aaron Malloy: Playmaker, scored a winning goal in the previous week's match (though injured early in this game).
- Arturo Rodriguez: Often played wide, contributing to attacks and creating chances.
- Nick Markanich: Played a number 10 role, aiming to create chances from central areas.
- Juan David Torres: Scored a crucial goal from a set piece, demonstrating his ability from distance.
- Adam Grinwis: Goalkeeper, made several key saves, especially in the second half.
- MD Myers: Combined with Markanich for a record-breaking goal-scoring partnership in the regular season, brought on as a sub.
- Emilio Icaza: Another attacking sub who added a different dimension.
Rhode Island FC
Strategy:
- Defensive compactness: Maintained a compact defensive shape, making it difficult for Charleston to penetrate.
- Exploiting spaces: Targeted spaces in Charleston's defense, particularly between the lines.
- Aerial threat: Used long throws and crosses to create aerial opportunities in the attacking third.
- Counter-attacks: Focused on utilizing counter-attacks when Charleston lost possession.
- Physicality: Employed a physical style of play to disrupt Charleston's rhythm, leading to numerous fouls.
Key Players:
- Noah Fuson: Golden Playmaker, provided many assists and created attacking chances from wide areas.
- Jay Jay Williams: Scored five goals in the playoffs, provided a major attacking threat.
- Albert Dikwa: Reigning MVP, scored 11 goals during the season, known for clever body use.
- Zach Herivaux: Scored the opening goal from a long throw, demonstrating the effectiveness of their set-piece strategy.
- Grant Stoneman: Provided defensive solidity, and contributed to attacks.
- Frank Nodarse: Strong defensive presence and impactful in his defensive duties.
- Clay Holstad: Contributed defensively and offensively, although received a yellow card.
Charleston Battery
Strategy:
- Possession-based: Aimed for high possession (59% average during the regular season), trying to control the game through ball circulation.
- Transitional attacks: While prioritizing possession, they looked to capitalize on quick transitions when opportunities arose.
- Set-piece threats: Utilized set pieces effectively, with goals scored from free kicks throughout the game and season.
- High press: Employed a high press to disrupt Rhode Island's build-up play and force turnovers.
- Late-game adjustments: Switched to a three-back system in the second half to add attacking impetus.
Key Players:
- Aaron Malloy: Playmaker, scored a winning goal in the previous week's match (though injured early in this game).
- Arturo Rodriguez: Often played wide, contributing to attacks and creating chances.
- Nick Markanich: Played a number 10 role, aiming to create chances from central areas.
- Juan David Torres: Scored a crucial goal from a set piece, demonstrating his ability from distance.
- Adam Grinwis: Goalkeeper, made several key saves, especially in the second half.
- MD Myers: Combined with Markanich for a record-breaking goal-scoring partnership in the regular season, brought on as a sub.
- Emilio Icaza: Another attacking sub who added a different dimension.
Rhode Island FC
Strategy:
- Defensive compactness: Maintained a compact defensive shape, making it difficult for Charleston to penetrate.
- Exploiting spaces: Targeted spaces in Charleston's defense, particularly between the lines.
- Aerial threat: Used long throws and crosses to create aerial opportunities in the attacking third.
- Counter-attacks: Focused on utilizing counter-attacks when Charleston lost possession.
- Physicality: Employed a physical style of play to disrupt Charleston's rhythm, leading to numerous fouls.
Key Players:
- Noah Fuson: Golden Playmaker, provided many assists and created attacking chances from wide areas.
- Jay Jay Williams: Scored five goals in the playoffs, provided a major attacking threat.
- Albert Dikwa: Reigning MVP, scored 11 goals during the season, known for clever body use.
- Zach Herivaux: Scored the opening goal from a long throw, demonstrating the effectiveness of their set-piece strategy.
- Grant Stoneman: Provided defensive solidity, and contributed to attacks.
- Frank Nodarse: Strong defensive presence and impactful in his defensive duties.
- Clay Holstad: Contributed defensively and offensively, although received a yellow card.