August 30, 2024 – United Soccer League One (USL1)
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC News Release
After a bye week and the league-mandated mental health break, the Chattanooga Red Wolves return to play in the final round of group play in the USL Jägermeister Cup against Lexington SC. The sides have met previously in League One and cup play, with Lexington taking both previous meetings. Chattanooga will host Lexington for the final home match of the season on October 26th.
Chattanooga last played on Friday, August 16th against One Knoxville at Regal Stadium. Knoxville opened the scoring early, grabbing their first goal four minutes into the contest and their second in the 16th minute. The match reached a tipping point minutes later when Jamil Roberts was shown a red card for what was called a handball in the box; Knoxville scored their third goal on the ensuing penalty kick to take a 3-0 lead. Pedro Hernandez found a goal in first half stoppage time to chip away at the One Knox lead and send the teams to the locker rooms at 3-1 after the first 45 minutes.
The Red Wolves fought to recover in the second half, but the home side held them off, even as Chattanooga picked up momentum through the 75th minute. Knoxville would be awarded a second penalty kick in the 89th minute following a call against Leo Folla and would find the back of the net once again for a 4-1 score. Mayele Malango, who entered the match as a second half substitute, received a red card in second half stoppage time for a serious foul in the Red Wolves’ defensive corner, and the result would hold for Knoxville when the final whistle was blown four minutes later.
Lexington most recently hosted Forward Madison at Toyota Stadium in league play on Saturday, August 24th with the clubs splitting points following a nil-nil draw. The sides traded shots through the first half and would end the half each with five shots. Lexington had the first few opportunities in the second half, making five shots through the 55th minute. Forward Madison received a red card in the 79th minute for a serious foul committed by Mauro Cichero. Although down a man, the Flamingos picked up more shots, but Amal Knight would end the match with five saves and a 0-0 score.
The Red Wolves will return home for back-to-back weekends at The Den and will face Forward Madison themselves on September 7th followed by Greenville Triumph on September 14th. The former will celebrate Rusty’s Birthday Bash and will include bounce houses (ages 10 and…