Charlotte Independence 2:4 Chattanooga Red Wolves SC — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Defender Aaron Lombardi scored twice as Chattanooga Red Wolves SC came from behind to beat Charlotte Independence 4-2 in USL League One. Souaibou Marou had given Charlotte the lead in the 13th minute, finishing from Joey Skinner's assist, but the visitors turned the match on its head after the break.

The turning point arrived six minutes into the second half when Aaron Lombardi equalised from Pedro Hernandez's pass, then put Chattanooga ahead in the 62nd minute from Omar Hernandez's delivery. Joey Skinner briefly restored parity for Charlotte in the 66th minute, converting Mathis Guffroy's assist, but Chattanooga struck twice in the closing stages — Pedro Hernandez in the 88th minute and Jordan Ayimbila in the 90th, both set up by Omar Gómez — to seal the win.

Despite trailing for the second half, Charlotte actually controlled possession (54% overall, 56% in the second half) and matched Chattanooga on corners (5-5), but the visitors were far more clinical, registering 19 shots to Charlotte's nine. Aaron Lombardi was the standout with a rating of 8.9 out of ten, scoring twice from defence. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Charlotte, but the result did not confirm that prediction — Chattanooga proved the more ruthless side on the day.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Charlotte Independence vs Chattanooga Red Wolves SC?

Charlotte Independence 2-4 Chattanooga Red Wolves SC (USL League One).

Who scored?

Souaibou Marou (13', assist Joey Skinner) for Charlotte Independence; Aaron Lombardi (51', assist Pedro Hernandez) for Chattanooga Red Wolves SC; Aaron Lombardi (62', assist Omar Hernandez) for Chattanooga Red Wolves SC; Joey Skinner (66', assist Mathis Guffroy) for Charlotte Independence; Pedro Hernandez (88', assist Omar Gómez) for Chattanooga Red Wolves SC; Jordan Ayimbila (90', assist Omar Gómez) for Chattanooga Red Wolves SC.

Was Chattanooga Red Wolves SC's win deserved?

Not really — the opponent was the better side; Chattanooga Red Wolves SC won on finishing.

Were there any cards in Charlotte Independence vs Chattanooga Red Wolves SC?

Yellow cards: Ricardo Jérez (Chattanooga Red Wolves SC); Prince Saydee (Charlotte Independence); Eric Kinzner (Chattanooga Red Wolves SC); Reudd Manin (Charlotte Independence).

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