Chattanooga Red Wolves SC took down Richmond Kickers 1-0 on Saturday at David Stanton Field. The win improves Chattanooga to third place in League One Standings, just four points shy of second place.
Here are three takeaways from the third of four meetings between Chattanooga and Richmond:
BEATTIE AND SEOANE LEAD RED WOLVES OFFENSE
Red Wolves captain Steven Beattie put on another solid offensive display in the 1-0 victory over Richmond.
Beattie opened up scoring in the eighth minute as he received a cross from forward Sito Seoane, beating his defender and finding the net. It was his goal that gave the Red Wolves an early lead that would ultimately be decisive in the team securing its third consecutive win.
Seoane and Beattie have connected to score a goal twice in three games. With Seoane up front, the Red Wolves offense has appeared more dynamic and has opened up space for Beattie and others on the flanks.
The goal marked Beattie’s seventh of the season, just two goals short of the league leader. He has scored five of those seven during the team’s climb up the table over the course of the last month.
Seoane recorded his second assist of the season. Both he and Beattie lead the team in shots and shots on target.
PIECES CONTINUE TO CONNECT IN AN UNBEATEN MONTH OF JUNE
The win over Richmond extends the Red Wolves’ unbeaten run to five matches. The unbeaten stretch began on May 25th with a win over Greenville. The team has collected 13 of 15 total possible points since.
Saturday’s win also adds to the Red Wolves’ undefeated record at home this season, improving the club’s record at David Stanton Field to 5-0-2. Chattanooga is one of four League One clubs that have not lost on home turf since the start of the inaugural season.
The three points earned against the Kickers move the Red Wolves into third place in the standings, just four points shy of second.
DEFENSIVE STRENGTH SHINING
Though injuries have seemingly caused constant movement in the back four line-up, the Red Wolves have rolled with the punches and continue to produce a strong defensive display week after week.
Saturday’s match saw the return of defender Andrew Moullin, who has been on the injured list since the team traveled to Tucson back in May. Despite not recording meaningful minutes since then, Moullin came back with a strong performance in Saturday’s win alongside fellow center back Nicholas Amponsah.
Appearing in six of 13 matches for the Red Wolves, Amponsah continues to step up to the plate, holding a place in the team’s top four in clearances, blocks and interceptions.
UP NEXT
Continuing to fight for a playoff position, the Red Wolves are back home to host Lansing Ignite (5-5-5) this Saturday, July 6. The match marks the first-ever meeting between the two clubs and kicks off at 7 p.m. ET. For tickets, visit chattredwolves.com/tickets.
