Alex Krehl's seventh-minute goal gave Chattanooga FC a 1-0 win over Atlanta United 2 in MLS Next Pro. Despite having just 38% possession and facing 14 shots, the home side made their early lead stand.
Krehl struck in the seventh minute from Tate Robertson's assist, and that proved to be the only goal of the game. Atlanta United 2 dominated the ball and the shot count, but Chattanooga's goalkeeper made two saves and the visitors missed their one big chance. The match ended with a flurry of bookings: Daniel Mangarov (66), Farid Sar-Sar (75), Ameziane Sid Mohand (89) and Alex McGrath (90) were all shown yellow.
The statistics show an unlikely winner: Atlanta United 2 had 62% possession, 14 shots and 1.04 expected goals to Chattanooga's six shots and 0.36 xG. Yet Chattanooga put four of six attempts on target and scored one of their two big chances, while the visitors had seven shots off target. A single early goal was enough.
