GREENVILLE, S.C. – Furman delivered a hard-fought victory on Thursday evening, defeating Charlotte 1-0 at Stone Soccer Stadium. Trip Campbell's late goal in the 81st minute proved decisive in front of 322 spectators, giving the Paladins an important non-conference win at their home venue.
The match's decisive moment came at 81:31 when Trip Campbell found the net for the game's only goal. The Furman forward converted with assistance from teammates Luke Hutzell and Wilfer Bustamante. The goal broke what had been a tense stalemate that lasted most of the match.
Charlotte, despite the defeat, showed resilience throughout the contest. The visitors maintained their defensive organization for much of the match, only conceding once in the final ten minutes of play.
For the victorious Paladins, Trip Campbell's game-winning contribution was complemented by the creative work of Luke Hutzell and Wilfer Bustamante, who both recorded assists on the decisive goal. The trio's combination proved crucial in breaking the deadlock.
The victory strengthens Furman's position in their non-conference schedule, demonstrating their ability to secure results in close matches. The clean sheet also highlights the team's defensive capabilities against quality opposition.
Charlotte can take some positives from their defensive performance, having kept the match scoreless for over 80 minutes before ultimately conceding. Their organization and discipline were evident throughout much of the contest.
The match, while not filled with goals, showcased two well-organized sides.