NUNICA, Mich. (Interstat) — Charlotte Independ. defeated host Greenville 3-0 on Saturday at Sirrine Stadium, using a Souaibou Marou hat trick to take control. Marou scored in the 27th, 75th and 84th minutes, finishing with three goals in 85 minutes. Joseph Skinner recorded an assist over 90 minutes, while Jon Bakero had an assist and a yellow card in 86 minutes. Yellow cards also went to Saydee P., Fricke B., Robles R. and Coulibaly S. Charlotte Independ. improved to 2-0 in the competition and 2-0 across all competitions. Greenville moved to 1-1-1 in the competition and 1-1-1 across all competitions. Charlotte Independ. entered after a shutout win over New York Cosmos, while Greenville had beaten Spokane Velocity and drawn at AV Alta FC. The teams met in USL League One play. Charlotte Independ. next plays at Portland Hearts of Pine, and Greenville next plays at Richmond Kickers. The match was played in Nunica, Mich.