Charlotte pulls away late for 4-1 victory over Nashville
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Published: Jul. 10, 2022 at 12:00 AM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Defender Christian Fuchs scored on a first-half penalty kick and Charlotte FC pulled away late for a 4-1 victory over Nashville SC.
Fuchs gave Charlotte (8-10-2) the lead for good in the 26th minute with his second goal of the season.
Charlotte broke the match open with second-half goals by Karol Swiderski (61st minute), Sergio Ruiz (89th) and Andre Shinyashiki in the first minute of stoppage time.
Hany Mukhtar pulled Nashville (7-6-6) within a goal when he scored on a penalty kick in the 67th minute.
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