MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. – The Chattanooga Red Wolves earned a fourth win against Westchester SC, 1-0, Wednesday in USL League One action.
The win improved the Red Wolves to 11-9-2 on the season and in seventh place in League standings. The Wolves will now hope to improve on its record by hosting longtime rival Greenville Triumph on Saturday.
The Wolves rose to the challenge early on. In the first five minutes, a press from Westchester and multiple deflections would earn the hosts four corners in a row. The tension was up, and Chattanooga offered resolute denial to each opportunity.
It was focusing on the little details, a key to the game Coach Mackenzie had been advocating, that found the Wolves with a stalwart defense.
The game was decidedly physical. Chattanooga would sustain two yellow cards, and Westchester, four. The latter would also show a powerful defense—and like every opposing team, higher possession—but the Wolves paid little heed to that, taking the lead in the 35th.
New signing Dyson Clapier sent a cross over to Omar Hernandez, who completed a thirty-yard run and outmaneuvered two defenders to fire a laser from twenty-five yards out, blasting past Westchester goalie Luca Marinelli and claiming the lead.
Westchester struggled to equalize, only creating a couple of decent opportunities: two shots on target throughout the night, both directly at Jerez and both easily subdued.
The Red Wolves would create more, as shots from Bentley and Pedro Hernandez forced Marinelli into action several times. Play crept into and out of halftime, and Chattanooga held onto its lead tightly. None of Westchester’s corners were allowed through, each being met with a dazzling counter.
The Wolves continued to bear down, and the final whistle saw them bag a sixth road win.
About 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.
_ Isaiah Doll
