189. The Double Pivot Problem | Charlotte FC 0 – New England Revolution 1

About this episode

The episode discusses Charlotte FC's performance in a match against New England Revolution, focusing on missed scoring opportunities and a controversial penalty decision.

It was better. At least we can say that. Charlotte FC played well enough to deserve a point against the Revolution, but a lack of finishing and a questionable penalty in stoppage time doomed the Crown to a 1-0 loss. Matt and Corey take you through the match, highlighting the positives while being realistic about the things that still aren't quite clicking. They discuss: The lack of finishing in two clear-cut scoring opportunities during the first half. CLTFC's solid defensive performance against a good New England attack. The handball call that drew the game-winning penalty late in stoppage time. What even is a handball? The absolutely ridiculous yellow card given to Ashley Westwood for "simulation." The importance of this stretch of home matches in May. And Matt breaks down why the double pivot seems to be causing some of Charlotte FC's issues this season. --- Want to get into our Discord to discuss all the matches this season, get access to the Secret Show and ask us questions for upcoming episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for just a few bucks to get access to that and more…

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt, Corey

Topics covered

• match analysis
• Charlotte FC
• New England Revolution
• penalty controversy
• double pivot
• defensive performance
• scoring opportunities

Keywords

• Charlotte FC
• New England Revolution
• penalty
• double pivot
• soccer analysis
• match recap
• Ashley Westwood
• defense
• scoring chances

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Charlotte FC, New England Revolution

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