Referee: Jeff Muschik Assistant Referees: Alan Schechtman, Bob Wern Attendance: 3,371 Weather: Clear 90 Blackbaud Players of the Game: Ben Hollingsworth, Andres Perez
Friday, September 2, 2005 - Charleston, SC Hollingsworth sparks Battery comeback win over Sounders
Charleston SC. The Charleston Battery defeated the Seattle Sounders by a score of two goals to one tonight at Blackbaud Stadium in front of 3,371. After conceding in the 45th minute the Battery mounted a comeback with two second-half goals and moves into 6th position in the USL First Division; the top six teams make the playoffs. Seattle drops to 9-5-11, but remains in 5th spot.
Charleston took the game to Seattle from the start and came close to scoring in the 5th minute. Forward Ben Hollingsworth slotted the ball through to Jesus Martinez on the left side. Martinez shot at the goal but the attempt was blocked wide for a corner.
In the 13th minute Hollingsworth slipped a tackle thirty yards out. He took a touch forward then fired at the goal forcing a diving save from Seattle goalkeeper Preston Burpo.
Seattle fought back in the 35th minute as Kevin Sakuda surged through the middle. His shot was on-target but Charleston goalkeeper Chris Doyle made a good smothering save.
In the 45th minute the ball was not properly cleared by Charleston from a corner-kick. Leighton O'Brien reacted first and poked the ball home from eight yards out.
Hollingsworth equalized in the 62nd minute after Vasquez played a neat ball through on the right side of the box. He stroked the ball past Burpo, tucking it neatly inside the far-post.
The Battery continued to press and scored the winner in the 86th minute. Substitute midfielder Troy Lesesne whipped in a free-kick from the left side. The ball squirted out to Andres Perez whose shot deflected into the left side of the goal.
Charleston Battery 2005 Player Awards David Vaughn Memorial Award – Ben Hollingsworth Newcomer of the Year – Ben Hollingsworth Derek Revord Defensive Player of the Year – Tim Karalexis Offensive Player of the Year – Lazo Alavanja 2005 MVP – Ben Hollingsworth
Scoring Summary
Goal (Assist)
Minute
Seattle Sounders
Obrien
45
Charleston Battery
Hollingsworth (Vasquez)
62
Charleston Battery
Perez
87
Team Summary
Charleston Battery
Players
Chris Doyle, Drew Kopp, Jeremie Piette (Ted Chronopoulos 73), Jason Kutney, Lazo Alavanja, Justin Evans, Andres Perez, Josh Smith (Alon Lubezky 60), Jesus Martinez (Troy Lesesne 73), Ben Hollingsworth, Usiel Vasquez (Greg Simmonds 78)
Players Not Used - Michael Behonick, Gabe Bernstein, Kevin Jackson
Players
Preston Burpo, Billy Sleeth, Taylor Graham, Ryan Edwards, Zach Scott, CJ Klaas (Chad Brown 74), Kevin Sakuda, Andrew Gregor (Scott Jenkins 82), Leighton Obrien, Welton, Brent Whitfield (Jake Sagare 45)
