Uganda Cranes and Charlotte Independence defender Henry Kalungi combined efforts with teammates to hand Bethlehem Steel FC a routing as they emerged 4-0 winners on Sunday.
The win extended Independence’s streak to 10 unbeaten, Lewis Hilton opening the scores in the seventh minute on an assist from attacking central midfielder Enzo Martinez.
Striker Jorge Herrerra netted another goal from an excellent cross by Charlotte right back Joel Johnson in the 19th minute, before Hilton again, again from Enzo Martinez, in the 48th, drilled home.
Alex Martinez’s strike in the 80th, from halftime sub Jun Marques Davidson simply iced the Independence’s cake.
Charlotte: Cody Mizell; Joel Johnson, Bilal Duckett (C), Henry Kalungi, Austin Yearwood; Callum Ross, Lewis HIlton; David Estrada (Jaime Siaj 83’), Enzo Martinez, Alex Martinez (David Spies 83’); Jorge Herrerra (Jun Marques Davidson 46’). Unused substitutes: Kainoa Likewise; Jacob Bender, Luke Waechter, Casey Townshend.
Bethlehem: Tomas Romero**; Aaron Jones*, Ken Tribbett*, Richie Marquez*, Auston Trusty*; Derrick Jones*, James Chambers (C); Adam Najem*, Anthony Fontana*(Chris Nanco 58’), Cory Burke; Seku Conneh (Santi Moar 63’). Unused substitutes: Matt Freese**; Matt Mahoney, Matt Real, Hugh Roberts, Chris Wingate. Union Loanee* Academy Player**.
Upcoming Games:
Bethlehem Steel FC at Ottawa Fury FC – August 5, 7 p.m. ET, TD Place
Charlotte Independence vs. Louisville City FC – August 5, 7 p.m. ET, Sportsplex at Matthews
