Chattanooga Red Wolves SC (6-5-7) fell to Lansing Ignite FC (7-5-9) 0-2 at Cooley Law School Stadium Wednesday night. The loss marks the end of Chattanooga’s nine-game unbeaten streak.
Lansing came out hot in the opening minutes of the match, nearly finishing two chances in the first three minutes. Robinson Moshobane opened scoring for Lansing in the 32nd minute with a left-footed shot outside of the Red Wolves’ 18-yard box. Running down the right flank, Rafael Mentzingen slotted a pass into Moshobane who let the ball run across his body before striking it into the back of the net, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead. Despite Lansing outshooting Chattanooga seven to three and displaying strong possession in the first half, the Red Wolves defense would hold solid, leaving the 1-0 score to stick going into halftime.
After a couple substitution changes, the second half showed promise for the Red Wolves, with chances created for Steven Beattie, Tony Walls and Eamon Zayed, but Lansing’s Pato Botello Faz sealed the match with a goal in the 84th minute, giving Lansing the final 2-0 lead.
Despite the two goals conceded, goalkeeper Alex Mangels recorded two key saves, five crosses claimed and one punch. Forward Steven Beattie had four of Chattanooga’s eight shots on the night, and defender Vangjel Zguro recorded seven tackles and created three chances for the Red Wolves.
Up next, the Red Wolves host North Texas SC for Paws on the Pitch at David Stanton Field on Saturday, Aug. 3. Fans can bring their leashed dogs to the dog-friendly match, in partnership with Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga. Dog entry is $3 at the gate, and net proceeds benefit HES. Gates open at 6 p.m. ET. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
GAME SUMMARY
First Half:
- 2’ – Rafael Mentzingen (Lansing Ignite) hits the left post with a right footed shot from outside the box.
- 3’ – Attempt missed. Rafael Mentzingen (Lansing Ignite) right footed shot from the center of the box is close, but misses to the right.
- 8’ – Attempt blocked. Vangjel Zguro (Chattanooga Red Wolves) left footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right is blocked.
- 12’ – Attempt missed. Rafael Mentzingen (Lansing Ignite) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left following a corner.
- 13’ – Attempt blocked. Steven Beattie (Chattanooga Red Wolves) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 15’ – Attempt missed. Steven Beattie (Chattanooga Red Wolves) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
- 18’ – Save! Rafael Mentzingen (Lansing Ignite) right footed shot from outside the box is saved by Alex Mangels.
- 22’ – Attempt blocked. Rafael Mentzingen (Lansing Ignite) right footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Assisted by Elma N’For.
- 32’ – Goal. Robinson Moshobane (Lansing Ignite) left footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Rafael Mentzingen. Lansing Ignite 1, Chattanooga Red Wolves 0.
- 35’ – Save! Rafael Mentzingen (Lansing Ignite) right footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Alex Mangels.
Second Half:
- 51’ – Attempt missed. Sito Seoane (Chattanooga Red Wolves) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a set piece situation.
- 51’ – Attempt blocked. Robinson Moshobane (Lansing Ignite) left footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Assisted by Nick Moon.
- 54’ – Attempt saved. Tony Walls (Chattanooga Red Wolves) header from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Steven Beattie.
- 57’ – Attempt blocked. Robinson Moshobane (Lansing Ignite) left footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
- 63’ – Attempt missed. Steven Beattie (Chattanooga Red Wolves) header from the center of the box is too high. Assisted by Vangjel Zguro with a cross.
- 71’ – Attempt saved. Steven Beattie (Chattanooga Red Wolves) header from the center of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Vangjel Zguro with a cross.
- 79’ – Attempt missed. Éamon Zayed (Chattanooga Red Wolves) header from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Vangjel Zguro with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 84’ – Goal. Pato Botello Faz (Lansing Ignite) right footed shot from the center of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Elma N’For following a fast break. Lansing Ignite 2, Chattanooga Red Wolves 0.
LINEUPS:
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC⯗ Alex Mangels; Tony Walls, Andrew Moullin (Yaya Cisse – 74’), Nicholas Ampansah, Vangjel Zguro, Ualefi, Amirgy Pineda (Josue Soto – 58’), Conor Doyle, Alex Jaimes (Eamon Zayed – 37’), Steven Beattie (C), Sito Seoane
Substitutes not used⯗ Will Dieterich, Jonathan Caparelli
Lansing Ignite — Stefan Cleveland; Grant Stoneman, Brandon Fricke (C), Kevin Coiffic, Nick Moon, Ivo Cerda, Xavier Gomez, Tumi Moshobane (Kyle Carr – 75’), Rafael Mentzingen (Rhys Williams – 87’), Elma N’for, Alex Bruce (Pato Botello Faz – 66’)
Substitutes not used — Mike Kirk, Lewis Jones, Christian Silva, Steeve Saint-Duc
Scoring Summary:
LAN: Tumi Moshobane – 32’
LAN: Pato Botello Faz – 84’
Misconduct Summary:
CHT: Andrew Moullin (cautioned – 11’)
CHT: Amirgy Pineda (cautioned – 45’+1)
LAN: Rafael Mentzingen (cautioned – 50’)
Ejection Summary:â¯
N/A
MATCH INFORMATION:
Head Official: Jose Lara
Assistant Referee: Joe Suchoski
Assistant Referee: Jake Brochu
4th Official: Nicole Green
