June 4, 2022 – United Soccer League One (USL1) – Union Omaha News Release
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Union Omaha was able to get back to its winning ways Saturday night, notching a 1-0 victory on the road against Chattanooga Red Wolves SC.
It was los Búhos versus los Lobos on a beautiful night in early June, and both sides came in hungry for three points. Chattanooga started off league play on a tear with 3 wins in its first 6 matches, but has since cooled off, coming off two straight losses. Omaha has seen a relatively slower start to the season, although much of that can be attributed to playing a league-low six matches on the season. Although the Owls only have one loss on the season, they were looking to break through the string of early draws and secure their second win in league play.
To do so would not be an easy feat, as the Owls were heading up against a league rival that they haven’t seen as much success against in Chattanooga. In three previous meetings, Omaha has lost twice and drawn once. The Red Wolves have proven to be one of the strongest challenges to the Owls, but the visitors were looking to remedy that with the sides’ first match-up this season.
The Owls probably couldn’t have drawn up a better start to the match if they tried. It only took 2 minutes for Omaha to make it on the scoresheet, as a Joe Brito bender found its way into the top corner of the goal. It was Brito’s first goal in league play and his second amongst all competitions, as he also scored the game winner in the win over Minnesota United FC in the U.S. Open Cup. Noe Meza grabbed the assist on the goal, his third of the season.
The Owls’ defense got its first test in the 10th minute, as Alex Touche was able to come across the face of goal for a clutch clearance.
Omaha attempted to double its advantage in the 12th minute when Ryen Jiba drove in a cross to Hugo Kametani, whose header sailed just over the top of the goal.
Much of the first half featured Union Omaha shutting down the…
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