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Brooklyn FC recorded a 3–0 victory over Charleston Battery Saturday night, controlling the USL Championship match from early.
Markus Anderson (right) and his Brooklyn FC teammates had plenty to celebrate on Saturday night. (Photo courtesy of Brooklyn FC)
BROOKLYN, N.Y – Brooklyn FC recorded a 3–0 victory over Charleston Battery Saturday night, controlling the USL Championship match from early.
Winger Markus Anderson paced the hosts with a goal and an assist.
The victory boosted ninth-place Brooklyn to 2-4-0 and six points while sixth-place Charleston (9) fell to 3-2-0.
The hosts struck in the ninth minute, when winger Jaden Servania unleashed a left-footed effort from outside the box that found the bottom corner.
Charleston had a brief chance to respond shortly before, but midfielder Emilio Ycaza’s close-range header drifted just over the bar.
Brooklyn doubled its lead in the 32nd minute through forward Stefan Stojanovic, who finished a fast break with a precise strike into the bottom right corner after being set up by Anderson.
A late first-half push from Charleston forced a strong save from goalkeeper Jackson Lee.
After the break, Charleston showed more urgency, creating several chances, most notably through forward Miguel Berry. Lee, however, stood tall, making multiple key saves.
Brooklyn remained dangerous on the counter and sealed the result in the 61st minute when Anderson converted from close range after a well-worked move involving forward CJ Olney Jr.