<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2cCMiR_0viYNrGQ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2cCMiR_0viYNrGQ00" width="1765" height="1175" ><figcaption>Senior defender Lasse Laursen drives the ball downfield in a previous matchup against Campbell University. Chris Crews/Niner Times</figcaption></figure>The Charlotte men's soccer team traveled to Philadelphia on Sept. 21 and took down the Temple University Owls 1-0 in their conference opener. Charlotte entered the match strong, boasting a 4-0-2 record, while Temple stood at 2-3-2. As of Sept. 24, Charlotte has climbed to No. 9 in the national rankings.First halfThe 49ers came out swinging, attempting three shots in under 10 minutes. One shot forced a save by the Owls' graduate student goalkeeper Andrew Kempe. Temple responded with a shot of their own, but Charlotte junior 49er goalkeeper Leo Stritter made the save. The 49ers defense was overwhelming, allowing no more shots for the rest of the half.The 49ers stayed hungry, sending out four more shots throughout the half and keeping the Owls on their toes.Second halfThe 49ers maintained their intensity with the game's first goal in Charlotte's name thanks to senior forward Filip Jauk and a well-placed cross from freshman forward Jaedon Richardson. Charlotte continued to dominate, taking three shots in under eight minutes, all within a 1:30 interval. Toward the end of the half, Temple managed another shot but could not match the volume of the 49ers due to the relentless defense. The 49ers kept up the pressure until the final whistle, securing a victory against their first conference opponent of the season.Key takeawaysThe key to Charlotte's victory was their stifling, oppressive defense, which allowed the 49ers to control possession and take shots seemingly at will. By the end of the match, Charlotte amassed 15 shots compared to Temple's two.Jauk acquired his fourth goal of the season and led the team with four shots.As Charlotte advances to 5-0-2 on the season, they remain unbeaten in seven games.The 49ers will host the University of South Florida on Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. at Transamerica Field in their next conference game. The match will be available to stream on ESPN+.</div></body>

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Charlotte men's soccer defeats Temple in first conference road victory

The Charlotte men's soccer team traveled to Philadelphia on Sept. 21 and took down the Temple University Owls 1-0 in their conference opener. Charlotte entered the match strong, boasting a 4-0-2 record, while Temple stood at 2-3-2. As of Sept. 24, Charlotte has climbed to No. 9 in the national rankings.