Jarad van Schaik took a free kick from a dangerous spot outside the box in the 23rd minute that went to Patrick Hogan, with Hartford’s defense denying again. The Battery applied the initial pressure through the first 15 minutes of play via DZ Harmon and Stavros Zarokostas, although the Hartford defense stood up to the task. Bunting’s attempt for goal, on a tight angle, was too tall for the crossbar. Charleston had the first opportunity in the 7th minute following a cross from Logan Gdula that found Joel Bunting after a few ricochets.
The weather made its presence felt from the very start as both sides used the early minutes to adjust to the rainy conditions. Battery goalkeeper Paul Lewis tallied a career-high four saves during the match. The Battery fought to equalize but the Athletic found a second goal to put the game away. It was a rainy and windy affair at Dillon Stadium and was level through much of the first half until Hartford took a 1-0 lead via Walmer Martinez in the 40th minute.
– The Charleston Battery were defeated 2-0 against Hartford Athletic on Tuesday as they closed out their 2021 away schedule in Connecticut.