Charlotte FC forward Patrick Agyemang, center, scores a goal past CF Montréal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois (40) as defender Joel Waterman (16) looks on during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Charlotte FC won 2-0. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Karol Swiderski had a first-half goal, Patrick Agyemang scored late, and Kristijan Kahlina earned his 11th clean sheet of the season as Charlotte FC blanked CF Montreal 2-0 in Major League Soccer action on Saturday night.
Swiderski found the net in the 34th minute, scoring unassisted to give Charlotte (13-11-9) a 1-0 lead through halftime. It was the sixth goal in nine appearances this season for Swiderski.
Agyemang didn’t add the insurance goal until the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time. It was his ninth goal of the season after scoring once in 12 appearances last season as a rookie. Brandt Bronico notched his third assist this season.
Kahlina needed to make just one save in his shutout effort for Charlotte.
Jonathan Sirois stopped four shots in goal for Montreal (10-13-10).
Charlotte FC forward Patrick Agyemang, center, scores a goal past CF Montréal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois (40) as defender Joel Waterman (16) looks on during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Charlotte FC won 2-0. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Both clubs are off until Decision Day on Oct. 19. Montreal still has a chance to clinch a playoff spot and will host New York City FC to close out the regular season.
Charlotte, which has already earned a berth in the post-season, will travel to play D.C. United.
Charlotte FC forward Patrick Agyemang, center, scores a goal past CF Montréal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois (40) as defender Joel Waterman (16) looks on during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Charlotte FC won 2-0. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)Charlotte FC midfielder Brandt Bronico, left, and CF Montréal midfielder Nathan-Dylan Saliba fight for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)CF Montréal midfielder Caden Clark, left, beats Charlotte FC midfielder Ashley Westwood (8) to the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)CF Montréal midfielder Bryce Duke controls the ball during an MLS soccer match against Charlotte FC in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)CF Montréal forward Sunusi Ibrahim, right, battles Charlotte FC defender Adilson Malanda, left, for control of the ball during an MLS soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)CF Montréal forward Sunusi Ibrahim (14), back, watches his shot go past Charlotte FC defender Adilson Malanda during an MLS soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)CF Montréal midfielder Caden Clark, left, and Charlotte FC defender Nathan Byrne (14) battle the ball during an MLS soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)CF Montréal midfielder Bryce Duke, left, and Charlotte FC midfielder Andrew Privett battle for the ball during an MLS soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)CF Montréal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois reacts after Charlotte FC scored a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Charlotte FC won 2-0. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)Charlotte FC defender Nathan Byrne, left, controls the ball against CF Montréal midfielder Caden Clark (23) during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Charlotte FC won 2-0. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)CF Montréal defender Fernando Álvarez, left, collides with Charlotte FC forward Patrick Agyemang during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. Charlotte FC won 2-0. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
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