The Charleston Battery defeated Monterey Bay FC, 1-0, on Saturday in front of a packed house at Patriots Point. It was the first-ever meeting between the two clubs and Arturo Rodriguez’s early goal proved to be the difference-maker. Charleston held MBFC without many opportunities for much of the match to see out the victory.
Check out all the scenes from Patriots Point in the gallery below.
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