Charleston Battery News Release -- www.charlestonbattery.com
Thursday, March 29, 2012
CARY, N.C. -- The Charleston Battery defeated the Carolina RailHawks 1-0 in the Battery’s final preseason scrimmage on Thursday afternoon at WakeMed Stadium. Midfielder Amadou Sanyang, pictured during his preseason spell with the Chicago Fire, scored the lone goal in the 15th minute, turning in a Jose Cuevas corner kick. The ball popped down in front of the Battery midfielder after a scramble in the box and he slotted neatly past RailHawks goalkeeper Akira Fitzgerald.
The RailHawks almost equalized in the 70th minute after a deep cross from Carolina midfielder Chris Nurse but Battery defender Kyle Hoffer managed to head the ball wide of the goal and behind for a corner.
“The team performed very well defensively and created many scoring chances in our final preparation before we begin the season next Saturday at Richmond," said Mike Anhaeuser, Battery Head Coach.
The Battery open the 2012 USL PRO campaign on Saturday, April 7 in Richmond, Va. with a 5 p.m. match against the Richmond Kickers. The game can be heard live on WQNT, 1450 AM.
Charleston Battery to participate in Cooper River Bridge Run
The Charleston Battery have teamed up with the Cooper River Bridge Run and the Battery players will be assisting at the start of the race on Saturday morning. The players will then run as a team in the 10K race.
The Cooper River Bridge Run begins in Mount Pleasant, crosses the Cooper River to Charleston and finishes at Marion Square. In 2011 the race was won by 21-year-old Ethiopian Lelisa Desisa in a time of 28 minutes, 59 seconds. The race has been run annually in Charleston since 1978.
Following the race the Battery players will attend a post-race party at Molly Darcy’s Traditional Irish Pub and Grill at 235 East Bay Street, Downtown Charleston.
Charleston Battery home opener – Saturday April 14
The Charleston Battery's home opener is set for Saturday, April 14 at Blackbaud Stadium against the Richmond Kickers. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. The game is the official kickoff celebration for the Battery’s 20th anniversary season, the team will be wearing special ‘retro ‘93’ jerseys and there will be fireworks immediately following the match.
Single game tickets are on sale now starting at just $10; to purchase tickets or for more information please visit www.charlestonbattery.com or call (843) 971-GOAL (4625).