August 18, 2024 – MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro)
Chattanooga FC News Release
Chattanooga FC defender Duvan Viafara
(Chattanooga FC)
Chattanooga Football Club came up against Southeast Division rivals Crown Legacy FC for the third and final time of the regular season on Sunday night and secured a crucial two points with a 3-2 shootout win, after the match finished 1-1 at the end of regulation in Matthews, North Carolina.
After a goalless first half that saw CFC put in a strong defensive performance, Crown Legacy’s Tyger Smalls opened the scoring in the 54th minute. However, the Boys in Blue showed an immense amount of resilience and continued to knock on Crown Legacy’s door with a multitide of chances.
Mehdi Ouamri finally found the equalizer in the 88th minute, when he pounced on the end of Milo Garvanian’s cross and scored his ninth goal of the season.
The match went to a shootout, and CFC ultimately secured the crucial extra point thanks to a masterful performance in goal by Jonathan Burke.
The result sees CFC jump up to sixth place the Eastern Conference standings and remain in playoff positioning.
CFC will now prepare for another Southeast Division test on the road against Inter Miami CF II next Sunday, August 25th, with a 7:00 p.m. EST kick-off.
CFC’s next home match will be on September 1st during Labor Day weekend against Atlanta United 2, which will see the return of fireworks. Tickets are on sale now.
Noteworthy
Anatolie Prepelita captained the side for the first time this season
Jean Antoine and Alex McGrath missed out due to short-term injuries
Markus Naglestad made the matchday roster for the first time since re-signing with the club earlier this week, and the Norwegian subtituted into the match (81′) and scored a penalty in the shootout
CFC leads the Eastern Conference in shootout wins (6)
Box Score
Crown Legacy FC (8W-7L-6D, 4SOW, 34 pts.) – Chattanooga FC (7W-7L-8D, 6SOW, 35 pts.)
Sportsplex at Matthews | Matthews, N.C.
Final score:
CLFC: 1
CFC: 1
CFC wins shootout 3-2 to secure extra point
Scoring summary:
54′: Smalls – CLFC
88′: Ouamri – CFC
Stats (CLFC/CFC):
Possession: 51% / 49%
xG: /
Shots: 12 / 14
Shots on goal: 5 / 5
Blocked shots: 5 / 4
Total passes: 419 / 366
Passing accuracy percentage: 87.8 / 83.6
Corners: 7 / 2
Free-kicks: /
Total crosses: 13 / 8
Offsides: 1 / 3
Goalkeeper saves: 4 / 4
Clearances: 3 / 8
Fouls: 10 / 12
Discipline:
58′ – CFC: Joseph Perez (Caution)
74′ – CFC: Callum Watson (Caution)
90′ – CLFC: Josue Rodrigues (Caution)
90’+4 – CLFC: Willian Sangoquiza…
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