Charlotte hosted Pachuca in the League Cup Group Stage, but the hosts had to settle for a 0:1 defeat. The match unfolded with Charlotte controlling the ball and creating the majority of chances. Pachuca took all three points despite sitting on 47 per cent possession.
Charlotte created the better opportunities throughout, particularly in the final quarter. And here's the thing about the penalty area — A. Goodwin stood at the spot twice, at 82 minutes and 83 minutes, and failed to convert either attempt. Two penalties missed, two chances gone.
The decisive moment arrived in stoppage time. At 90 minutes and 1 second, A. Bautista found the net for Pachuca, ending what had been a frustrating evening for the home side. The goal came after Charlotte had already seen their penalty misses go unpunished.
The statistics painted a picture of dominance without reward. To be fair, Charlotte's 102 attacks against 93 for Pachuca told only part of the story. They created four big chances compared to zero for the visitors, yet only managed four shots on target. Their goalkeeper made seven saves, suggesting Pachuca had created something despite the numbers.
This result shifts the group dynamics considerably. Charlotte had won their last two matches against Atlas and Pumas, while Pachuca had lost three of their previous five games. The standings will now require a fresh assessment.