The Charleston Battery secured a 2-0 victory at Cashman Field on Saturday, moving further clear in the USL Group Stage. The visitors held their nerve against a Las Vegas side that controlled much of the play but lacked the final touch. It was a result that highlights the gap between the second and ninth places.
The decisive moment arrived in the 40th minute when M. Foster opened the scoring. The home team had been pushing forward, but they lost their man in the box at the critical moment. That goal gave the visitors a lead they would not surrender.
And here's the thing about the statistics. Las Vegas recorded 97 attacks and 56 per cent possession, yet they failed to score. The visitors created fewer chances but executed them with precision, marking their second goal in the 59th minute. The hosts had 11 shots off target but could not find the back of the net.
The home side tried to respond with a flurry of substitutions. N. Sessock was eventually replaced after picking up a yellow card earlier in the half. Both managers turned to fresh legs to try and shift the momentum. It was a sign that the hosts were running out of ideas.
The victory extends Charleston's advantage to 9 points at the top of the group. Las Vegas remains stuck in ninth, unable to convert their dominance into points. For the hosts, the frustration of wasted chances will linger long after the final whistle.
