The Chattanooga Red Wolves claimed a decisive 4-1 victory over Sarasota Paradise, Saturday evening at CHI Memorial Stadium in USL Cup Tournament action.

The Wolves will try to keep the momentum going next Saturday, as they host Birmingham Legion. 

The tension before the game was palpable as the shadow of three successive losses weighed on the Chattanooga team and fans. What happened in the next ninety minutes, no one could have expected.

The atmosphere began transforming right out the gate with a 3rd minute score by Matt Bentley, reversing the trend that had colored the team in their previous games. The Wolves maintained a stony defense well into the first half, just barely conceding a goal in the 36th to Sarasota’s Matthew Cence.

Stoppage time was when the Wolves took full command of the field. In minute 47, Adewole completed an assist from Bentley to shatter the earlier equalization. Chomping at the bit all throughout halftime, Bentley unleashed another monstrous strike to turn the score 3-1 in the 53rd.

Sarasota mustered what fight they could to protect themselves, but no effort of theirs carried any impact. Every play made, every strike sent, all met with a swift and tactical denial. Amidst several substitutions that brought in Kelly, Maldonado, and Mercer, the Red Wolves made their ownership of the pitch clear.

Bentley graduated from brace to hat trick in the 64th minute, devastating Sarasota’s hopes for the rest of the match and setting a new standard for the team. From then until the final whistle, the Wolves kept victory in an iron grip.

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.