BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Markus Anderson recorded a goal and two assists to lead Brooklyn FC to a 3-0 victory against the Charleston Battery at Maimonides Park to earn the hosts their first win since the opening weekend of the regular season.
After the Battery had threatened early, the hosts took the lead in the ninth minute when Jaden Servania fired home from the top of the penalty area through a crowd into the bottom-right corner. BKFC then doubled its lead just past the half-hour mark when Stefan Stojanovic received possession in the right channel and fired home an excellent finish from 20 yards just inside the right post.
Having provided the assists on both of Brooklyn’s first-half goals, Anderson added his name to the scoresheet just past the hour-mark as he beat the Battery’s high defensive line to get onto CJ Olney’s through-ball before shooting low past the advancing goalkeeper, and that sealed victory for the hosts as the Battery fell for the second time this season.
Takeaways
Brooklyn FC – BKFC returned from a week off and were invigorated by their recruits on loan by the Philadelphia Union as Markus Anderson led the way to victory with able backing from CJ Olney, who played a role in the build-up for the opening goal before setting up Anderson for his second-half finish.
Charleston Battery – The Battery were unable to build on their big road victory against Louisville City FC last weekend despite dominating possession, with the visitors only able to record four shots on target as Brooklyn’s back line performed well to earn its second shutout of the season.