Charlotte FC achieved a commanding 3-0 victory over Inter Miami on Saturday evening, extending their winning streak to nine consecutive regular-season matches. Idan Toklomati delivered his first professional hat trick, while goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina secured his tenth clean sheet with three crucial saves. The win allowed Charlotte to match Seattle's 2018 Major League Soccer record for consecutive victories in a single season, establishing a 17-11-2 record for the year. Miami entered the game with a 13-6-7 record after their first regular-season match since August 23, competing without suspended forward Luis Suarez.
Kahlina successfully saved Lionel Messi's panenka penalty attempt in the 32nd minute before Toklomati scored two minutes later. The young striker doubled his total in the 47th minute, thanks to a precise cross from Brandt Bronico, and completed his hat trick with an 84th-minute penalty after Tomas Aviles received his second yellow card. Toklomati's goals marked his 11th of the season and made him the second Charlotte player to record a regular-season hat trick. Head coach Dean Smith watched the match from the Bank of America Stadium stands while serving a suspension for accumulated yellow cards.
Kahlina successfully saved Lionel Messi's panenka penalty attempt in the 32nd minute before Toklomati scored two minutes later. The young striker doubled his total in the 47th minute, thanks to a precise cross from Brandt Bronico, and completed his hat trick with an 84th-minute penalty after Tomas Aviles received his second yellow card. Toklomati's goals marked his 11th of the season and made him the second Charlotte player to record a regular-season hat trick. Head coach Dean Smith watched the match from the Bank of America Stadium stands while serving a suspension for accumulated yellow cards.
