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Grainda; Stapleton Lead Charlotte to Opening Win

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AKRON, Ohio – A goal in the fifth minute provided Charlotte women's soccer with all it needed on the scoreboard, while a stout defensive performance helped maintain the margin as the 49ers began the 2019 season with a 1-0 road victory at Akron Friday night.

FROM THE COACH

GOAL
It didn't take long for the 49ers to strike, as the senior combo of and connected on the season's first shot in the fifth minute. Fankhauser fed a through ball to Grainda, who buried it home at 4:11 for the early lead.