Elon, N.C.- The Elon Phoenix (8-6-1) suffered a home loss at Rudd Field Wednesday night to the Charlotte 49ers (8-1-4). Elon outshot the 49ers in the loss but fell to Charlotte 2-0.
 
How It Happened

• Elon had the first shot on target when Ryan Manna had a left-footed effort from outside of the box, but it was saved by the Charlotte keeper.
• Elon continued its press and quick offense with a shot on target from Jordan Wilson that was saved.
• Tomasz Wroblewski made his first save of the game when Charlotte worked a pass in behind, but a great save from Wroblewski kept the game goalless.
• Charlotte grabbed the lead off a deflected pass found the feet of a 49er forward just outside the six-yard box.
• Petro Klishch put two efforts on in two minutes near the end of the first half when his headed effort at the near post was saved.
• The 49ers doubled their lead in the opening five minutes of the second half to grab a decisive second goal.
• The Phoenix nearly grabbed their opening goal when a free kick from Scott Vatne found the hands of the Charlotte keeper who put the effort barely wide.
• Victor Stromsten nearly netted a goal, but the effort was cleared just in front of the net by a 49er defender.
• Charlotte was able to see out the game from there and take a 2-0 win back to the Queen City.

 
Notes and Stats

• The Phoenix drops to 8-6-1 after the loss to Charlotte.   
• Petro Klishch and Scott Vatne both led the Phoenix in shots with two. Both players had a shot on target.
• Calle Edelstam, Ryan Manna and Victor Stromsten all had shots on target.
• Tomasz Wroblewski made three saves in the loss to the Hawks Saturday night.

 
Up Next
The Phoenix will return to Rudd Field for their final CAA home game, Saturday night. Elon welcomes Northeastern on Senior Day where the Phoenix and Huskies will kick off at 7 pm.