Union, Charlotte FC play to scoreless draw
May 25, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte FC midfielder Nikola Petkovic (23) heads the ball against Philadelphia Union midfielder Leon Flach (31) in the first half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cory Knowlton-USA TODAY Sports Charlotte FC goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina extended his scoreless streak against the high-powered Philadelphia Union, which built its unbeaten road streak in a 0-0 draw Saturday night.
Charlotte (6-5-4, 22 points) has allowed only 13 goals this season.
Philadelphia (4-4-6, 18 points) has an eight-match road unbeaten streak (3-0-5).
It was a matchup of Philadelphia's offense, which ranks among the best in the MLS, and Charlotte's defense, which is contending for top status in that category.
Kahlina, who stopped five shots, is unscored upon in five matches in May.
Philadelphia goalkeeper Oliver Semmle made three saves.
Neither team scored in the first half, with Kahlina making three saves.
Semmle scurried out of the net to thwart a strong scoring attempt from Charlotte's Nikola Petkovic.
About seven minutes later, one of Kahlina's most dramatic stops came with his foot on a point-blank shot by Jack McGlynn from close range. That chance was set up by Julian Cazzanza's pass on a header.
--Field Level Media
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