CHATTANOOGA, T.N. – The Chattanooga Red Wolves have taken down Forward Madison FC, with a final score of 1-0.
It took six minutes for the Chattanooga engine to burn red hot. In the first corner of the night, Omar played short to Lelin, who set him up with a perfect angle. Omar sent it in, a strike of lightning that rolled by every Madison player and goalie Manske to give the Wolves a single point lead in single-digit time.
Adewole had time to shine as well, with remarkable standing and diving headers to defend when Madison had an opportunity. New signing Brandon McManus followed suit when he found himself on the attacking end of a breakaway. Put off balance by a ‘Mingo defender, he maintained possession to take a shot that forced a diving save from Manske.
Commanding in shots, corners, and possession, the Wolves showcased their dominion of the pitch. Madison suffered a constant hammering of pressure all night, and any of the chances they seemed to have were erased moments after, with Smith only needing to busy himself with a single save. The rest was handled by his preemptive interventions and Chattanooga’s spot-on defenders.
The second half featured a brutal nine minutes of added time, but the Wolves weathered it with a smile on their faces. They’d held the lead for over an hour-and-a-half, and though the ‘Mingoesbore down with all they had, they couldn’t leave a single mark on the Den. Pedro
Hernandez nearly upped the advantage with a final shot on target toward the end, but Omar’s work proved enough. It was the most extensive shutout of the season, and one of the most-awaited.
With these three points, the Wolves further cement themselves above the playoff line, making the push to reach top four more and more of a possibility. They remain home for a match on Saturday against the boys of Maine, Portland Hearts of Pine. Grab your tickets now!
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC
Founded in 2018 by Bob Martino, Chattanooga Red Wolves SC is a professional soccer club competing in USL League One. The club is committed to building a victorious culture rooted in enduring values, elite talent development, and giving back to the greater Chattanooga community. As a pillar in the region, the Red Wolves strive to inspire the next generation of players and fans by fostering excellence and integrity.
