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Goals can be expected as the Atlanta Silverbacks entertain the Carolina RailHawks Saturday night at Silverbacks Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Five previous encounters between these two have produced an astounding 23 goals. The Silverbacks will be hopeful of collecting the full three points for the first time at home this season, as the Carolina RailHawks are still looking for their win on the road.

After a disappointing start to the season, the RailHawks are flying high coming into this match, riding the back of a three-game unbeaten streak. In their last match, the RailHawks hammered the previously unbeaten Minnesots Stars 5-1 at WakeMed Soccer Park.

 In San Antonio, the Silverbacks lost their fifth game of the season, a 3-0 defeat to the San Antonio Scorpions at Heroes Stadium. The defeat, together with wins for both Carolina and Edmonton, cemented Atlanta’s place at the bottom of the NASL standings.

The last match between these familiar foes resulted in eight goals equally shared between the two sides. With just three points separating the two clubs, both teams will be eager for a result.

Atlanta Silverbacks vs. Carolina RailHawks

Saturday, June 16, 2012— 7:30 P.M. EDT

Silverbacks Park

Atlanta, GA

Webcast: NASL on ustream

2012 Series:  Tied, 0-1-0, 1pt

2011 Series:  RailHawks, 4-0-0, 12pts  

                                                Atlanta                                Carolina              

Head Coach                        Alex Pineda Chacón        Colin Clarke

2012 Records                     8^th: 1-5-5, 8pts                 7^th: 2-5-4, 11pts

Last Five Games               L L D W L                            L L D W W

Goals Leader                     Reinaldo Navia (6)           Brian Shriver (5)

Assists Leader                 Ciaran O’Brien (4)            Ty Shipalane (2)

QUICK FACTS

Atlanta

• Atlanta are still looking for their first home victory (0-3-2).
• Reinaldo Navia, the NASL Player of the Month for April, leads the league lead with six goals.
• The Silverbacks have given up the most goals of all NASL teams, conceding 23 times in 11 matches.

Carolina

• The RailHawks are on a three-match unbeaten streak.
• Brian Shriver is tied for second in the league for goals scored, with five goals.
• Carolina has not lost to the Silverbacks in five meetings, boasting a 4-1-0 record.