Zinckernagel\u2019s goal came at the end of a long run<\/a> in which he outraced the defense, then delivered a right-footed shot from the right side of the box to the lower right central zone.<\/p>\nAfter trailing 3-0 at halftime, Charlotte rallied in the second half.<\/p>\n
In the 56th minute, Pep Biel scored with a left-footed shot from the center of the box to the bottom left corner.<\/p>\n
In the 59th minute, Idan Toklomati scored with a left-footed shot from the center of the box to the top left corner. Biel assisted on the play. Charlotte did not play another shot on goal the rest of the match.<\/p>\n
Seven yellow cards were shown in the second half. The Fire drew five and Charlotte two.<\/p>\n
Charlotte\u2019s Kristijan Kahlina had two saves. Charlotte scored on both of its shots on goal against the Fire\u2019s Jeffrey Gal.<\/p>\n
Charlotte has lost three straight on the road. The Fire won 4-1 at Charlotte on May 17.<\/p>\n
Up next<\/p>\n
The Fire visit Cincinnati on Saturday, while\u00a0Charlotte hosts Orlando City.<\/p>\n
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