Cal Strikes x 2, Playoffs Clinched, Battery 2, Indy one (way ticket home)
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Charleston Battery secured their playoff spot with a 2โ1 win over Indy Eleven, fueled by a Cal Jennings brace in front of a sold-out Patriots Point crowd. In this episode, Granit, Patrick, and Ryan break down the highs, lows, and โWTFโ moments of the match โ from clinical penalties to shaky keeping and referee chaos. The crew also debates playoff readiness, supporter culture at Patriots Point, and preview the upcoming clash with Oakland Roots.
Highlights:
Cal Jennings scores a penalty and capitalizes on a defensive error.
MD Myers earns the PK through sheer grit in the box.
91% team passing accuracy โ but still room to sharpen the attack.
Concerns over Zamudioโs consistency in net.
Referees swallow whistles on repeated fouls, forcing early subs.
Granit and Pirmann agree: I'd rather play like crap and win.
Supporter Talk:
South Stand atmosphere debate โ should benches be swapped?
Call for a true โYellow Wallโ revival behind the goal for playoffs.
Selfie sticks banned, but apparently beer-passing not policed.
Quotes from the Pitch:
Cal Jennings: โMD did a fantastic job drawing the penaltyโฆ happy the work paid off.โ
Coach Pirmann: โFlat out disappointing. Only 2 or 3 guys played a complete performance tonight.โ
Looking Ahead:
Oakland Roots visit Patriots Point next.
Predictions: Ryan (3โ1 Battery), Patrick (2โ2 Draw), Granit (2โ0 Battery, El Pulpo clean sheet).
Charleston Battery, Indy Eleven, Cal Jennings, MD Myers, USL Championship, Patriots Point, Oakland Roots, Cannon Crรผe Podcast, playoffs clinched, soccer supporters Charleston.
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