Ghanaian striker Elvis Amoh was the star of the show as Detroit City FC triumphed over Charleston Battery in a thrilling 2-0 win in the USL Championship.
The match, held at Keyworth Stadium, saw Detroit City FC extend their lead in the head-to-head record, now standing at 3 wins to Charleston Battery's 1, with 1 draw.
Amoh, who replaced Victor Bezerra in the 63rd minute, made an immediate impact on the game. The momentum began to swing in Detroit City FC's favor following a yellow card issued to Chris Allan in the 69th minute. The resulting free kick, expertly delivered by Le Rouge, forced an impressive save from the Charleston keeper, keeping the scoreline level.
The deadlock was finally broken in the 87th minute when Maxi Rodrigues confidently converted a penalty, giving Detroit City FC a well-deserved lead. The penalty was awarded after a Charleston player handled the ball in the box following a corner kick.
In the dying moments of the game, Elvis Amoh secured the victory for Detroit City FC. The 32-year-old striker, who has made six appearances in the 2024 USL Championship, scored a stunning right-footed goal from the center of the box in the 94th minute. This brings his tally to two goals and one assist in the current season.
American-born Ghanaian defender Devin Amoo-Mensah also had a solid game, playing the full 90 minutes for Detroit City FC.