Last time FC Tucson went to Tennessee, it stole all three points from then USL League One leaders, Chattanooga Red Wolves in a thriller. The team heads back to complete the sweep Saturday night at CHI Memorial Stadium.
Brother John’s Beer, Bourbon & BBQ will be hosting the official Watch Party for fans in Tucson, with kick off set for 4:30 p.m.
Tucson came from behind twice to win 3-2 in Chattanooga on April 23. Chattanooga opened the scoring in the first half, but FC Tucson defender Luca Mastrantonio responded by heading in a ball off a corner just after half time to bring the game level. The home side scored again, but Tucson midfielder Louis Perez rocked one into the back of the net from outside the box to bring the game level once more.
In the dying minutes of the game, FC Tucson midfielder Elijah Wynder was brought down in the box and awarded a penalty. Daniel Bedoya stepped up and converted the kick in the 91st minute to give Tucson the win.
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Chattanooga sits second in the league with 17 points (5-5-2). The club heads into the match coming off a 7-1 home victory against Charlotte Independence on June 22. The match has broken the record of the most goals scored in a single USL League One match.
FC Tucson has eight points (2-6-2) and is coming off a close 0-0 draw with sixth-place Central Valley Fuego FC. FC Tucson also announced last week the signings of Fernando Garcia and Donny Toia, increasing its offensive prowess.
The team heads back to Kino to open a three-game home slate with the rescheduled 520 Day match against Richmond Kickers on Wednesday, June 29, (BUY TICKETS) and the Salute Our Troops Night on Sunday, July 3, against Greenville Triumph SC featuring post-match fireworks. (BUY TICKETS)
