Uganda Cranes’ Henry Kalungi has been named on the United Soccer League team of the week following his spectacular performance in Charlotte Independence’s 3-1 win over Harrisburg City Islanders at FNB Field on Saturday.
Kalungi helped limit Harrisburg’s attack, and also connected passes well out of defense to scoop the slot despite an early lead in the 10th minute.
Craig Foster took a through ball past defender Kalungi to find himself one-on-one with goalkeeper John Berner and that was the only successful breakthrough they secured.
City Islanders defender Shawn McLaws was called for a controversial handball in the box in the 52nd minute, setting up a penalty kick that Enzo Martinez converted to tie the game 1-1.
David Estrada sent home a rebound for a 2-1 lead off Bilal Duckett’s header before defender James Thomas was shown a Red Card in the 77th minute for a foul on Independence’s Zach Pfeffer.
In his own words’ Kalungi thanked the team’s general contribution saying they deserved the victory; “Honored but entire team deserve credit 4 always fighting together.”
Independence’s Lewis Hilton put the last nail in the coffin when he netted his first goal as professional on the right side in the 86th minute. The winners are now in preparation for a Florida trip to face Orlando City B (5-6-3) on Saturday, July 2.
