Chattanooga, TN. (Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020) – Goalkeeper Rashid Nuhu and Los Búhos put up a strong fight against one of the strongest offenses in USL League One blocking three close shots in the second half in an aggressive match against Chattanooga Red Wolves SC.
The Red Wolves got a strong start scoring the first goal of the game in the 18th minute. Los Búhos defense struggled in the first half drawing two fouls within the first 10 minutes playing up allowing Ualefi (CHA) to chip the ball over the defense with Ricardo Zacarias (CHA) taking a close shot on goal. That goal was the only shot on goal in the first 35 minutes of the match.
Tyler David (OMA) received the first yellow card of the game but was able to make aggressive plays in both the first and second half allowing the Red Wolves to take a total of 7 shots with 4 shots being on target. Los Búho’s offense was able to create a lot of opportunity taking 12 shots with 2 shots being on target. However, the Red Wolves defense had an advantage with forward Mark Hernández (CHA) making a strong comeback after missing two games this season due to injury. He made an assist in the 63rd minute allowing Tanner Dieterich (CHA) to take a one-touch shot on goal.
Coach Jay Mims and Los Búhos were hoping to make another comeback like they did against Tormenta FC last Friday. With Viader (OMA) getting injured in the 36th minute, Illal Osumanu (OMA) came out in the second half with four other subs hoping to close the match. Los Búhos were desperate to earn points with tensions rising and the Red Wolves receiving two yellow cards. Nuhu (OMA) made a huge save in the 83rd minute but the Red Wolves had time in their favor and were able to keep the ball in their possession with Los Búhos taking two shots on goal in the last two minutes of the game, having their first loss of the season. However, Omaha has an advantage leading up to their next game against the New England Revolution that is placed at 11th in the league standings.
Key Moments
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18’ Ricardo Zacarias (CHA) scores the first goal of the match with the assist from Ualefi (CHA)
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22’ Tyler David (OMA) receives a yellow card
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36’ Damia Viader (OMA) gets injured clashing with Red Wolves defense. No yellow card was given. Illal Osumanu (OMA) came in as a sub in the second half.
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51’ Jason Ramos (CHA) receives a yellow card
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62’ Evan Conway (OMA) takes a close header over the net.
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63’ Tanner Dieterich (CHA) scored a goal with a one-touch shot with the assist from Mark Hernández (CHA).
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93’ Ricky Ruiz (CHA) receives a yellow card
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95’ Panzani Ferrety Sousa (OMA) takes a close shot on goal but is then blocked by Goalkeeper Alexander Mangels (CHA).
Game Notes
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Both first-time coaches, Jay Mims (OMA) and Jimmy Obleda (CHA) faced off in a crucial match for 2nd place in the USL League One standings.
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With 16 points, 2nd place Union Omaha faced 3rd place Chattanooga Red Wolves SC with 15 points leading up to the match. Chattanooga now hasn’t lost its previous 5 matches, stopping Union Omaha’s winning streak.
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Los Búhos lead the league in chances created per game with the Red Wolves leading the league in goals scored.
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With three matches in 1 week, both coaches changed their starting rosters. Mims had Sebastián Contreras (OMA) and Devn Boyce (OMA) sit out the first half hoping to make a strong close to the match.
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Tensions escalated in the second half with the Red Wolves receiving 2 yellow cards. The last yellow card was given in the 93rd minute to Ricky Ruiz after tensions escalated between both teams.
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It was a strong game played by both teams with the Red Wolves holding 55% possession and Los Búhos holding 45% possession. Los Búhos had more shots but less shots on goal keeping the final score of 2-0, Chattanooga.
Next Game:
Union Omaha takes on the New England Revolution at Werner Park, Papillion, NE this Saturday, Sept. 19. The match will kick off at 7 p.m. CT.
Union Omaha vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves SC
September 15, 2020
CHI Memorial Stadium (Chattanooga, TN)
Game Time 90’ + 6’
Goals by Half 1 1 F
Union Omaha 0 0 0
Chattanooga SC 1 1 2
Scoring Summary:
CHA: Ricardo Zacarias (Ualefi) 18’
CHA: Tanner Dieterich (Hernández) 63’
Misconduct Summary:
OMA: Tyler David 22’
CHA: Jason Ramos 51’
CHA: Ricky Ruiz 93’
Lineups
CHA: (Head Coach – Obleda, Jimmy)
16 F Pineda (Hernández 53’), 22 M Doyle, 19 F Zacarias (Hurst 74’), 7 M Ualefi (Okonkwo 84’), 21 M Dieterich (Beattie 84’), 8 M Soto, 12 D Ruiz, 4 D Ramos, 5 D Folla, 17 D Ricketts, 24 GK Mangels.
Subs: 1 GK Trilk, 6 F Jaimes, 10 F Beattie, 11 F Hurst, 14 D Nicklaw, 20 F Hernandez, 46 F Okonkwo
OMA: (Head Coach – Mims, Jay)
24 GK Nuhu, 3 D Viader (Osumanu 46’), 4 D Aune, 13 Knutson, 2 D Hauswirth, 6 M David (c), 17 M Scearce, 14 M Molina (Boyce 60’), 11 M Conway (Sousa 70’), 15 F Nfor (Mare 70’), 7 F Decker (Contreras 61’)
Subs: 10 M Contreras, 12 Panchot, 20 M Boyce, 21 GK Howard, 22 F Mare, 25 D Sousa, 28 D Osumanu
All statistics contained in this box score are unofficial.
