MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (Interstat) — North Carolina FC defeated the Charleston Battery 3-1 in a preseason club friendly Wednesday at Patriots Point.

Milan Zonneveld opened the scoring just a minute into the match for North Carolina FC. Charleston’s Patrick Brouwer equalized before halftime. Second-half substitute Guus Offerhaus netted the decisive goal in the 62nd minute, assisted by Danny Bakker. Byron Burgering added a late insurance goal in the 85th minute, assisted by Kay Tejan.

The result defied pregame projections that favored the home side. Three yellow cards were issued during the match. North Carolina FC begins its preseason with a victory, while Charleston Battery opens with a loss.