Boca Raton, Fla. – Behind goals by , and , the Charlotte 49ers (5-3-3, C-USA: 2-1-2) defeated Florida Atlantic (1-10, C-USA: 1-5), 3-1, on the road.
"It was a wonderful win tonight," Charlotte coach said. "We played exceptionally well tonight. We scored three well executed goals."
In the 32nd minute, Charlotte's crossed the ball from the right side to Bruce who put a shot on the ground into the back of the net for his team-leading fourth goal of the season. Bruce's goal was the 10th of his career.
With 12 seconds left in the first half, Chaouche blasted a free kick from 35 yards out into the back of the net for his second goal of the season giving the 49ers a 2-0 halftime lead.