CCFC fell to Chattanooga FC 2-0 on the road on Matchday 7 of MLS NEXT Pro
Chattanooga, Tennessee (April 27, 2024) – Carolina Core FC falls to Chattanooga FC on Saturday night at Finley Stadium.
Goal-Scoring Plays
CFC – Jesus Ibarra, 7th Minute: Jesus Ibarra scored a right footed shot to the bottom right corner of the goal, assisted by Callum Watson.
CFC – Milo Garvanian, 75th Minute: Milo Garvanian scored a right footed shot to the top left corner of the goal, assisted by Taylor Gray.
Postgame Notes
- MLS NEXT Pro History
- Ozzie Cisneros makes first start for CCFC
- Eye-catching performance by Jacob Evans
- CCFC vs. CFC MLS NEXT Pro Box Score
CCFC and CFC match serves as first MLS NEXT Pro Independent Club Matchup
Tonight’s matchup between Carolina Core FC and Chattanooga marked a historic occasion, as it marked the first game featuring two independent clubs in MLS NEXT Pro history. With both teams entering the league in 2024, Chattanooga and Carolina ended their historic matchup with a scoreline of 2-0 to the home side. The two Southeast Division clubs will square off on two more occasions this season.
Midfielder Ozzie Cisneros makes first CCFC start
Following his debut for the Foxes on Monday night against Chicago Fire FC II, attacking midfielder Ozzie Cisneros made his first start for the club against fellow MLS NEXT Pro independent club Chattanooga FC. Cisneros registered one shot while completing 100 percent of his passes and one key pass into the attacking third in an eventual 2-0 loss.
Promising Display from Midfielder Jacob Evans
CCFC captain Jacob Evans led the team with another promising attacking display on Saturday night. Evans was at the forefront of the attack registering two shots, one of which was on target. The midfielder completed 88.5% of his passes on the night, recording 38 total passes.
Lineups
Carolina Core FC — Andrew Pannenberg; Jathan Juarez (Papa Ndoye – 86’), Ibrahim Covi, Kai Thomas, Christian Diaz; Facundo Canete (Jesus Orejuela – 78’), Jacob Evans; Ozzie Cisneros (Drake Hadeed – 63’), Derek Cuevas, Yekeson Subah (Carlos Mario Diaz – 63’); David “Pachi” Polanco (Josuha Rodriguez – 46’).
Substitutes not used — Alex Sutton, Jeremiah White IV, Aryeh Miller, Federico Stachuk.
Chattanooga FC — Jean Antoine; Jesse Williams (Joseph Perez – 52’), Anatolie Prepelita, Duvan Viafara, Milo Garvanian; Jude Arthur (Farid Sar-Sar – 90’+1), Andres Jimenez Aranzazu, Callum Watson (Alex McGarth – 63’); Taylor Gray (Jalen James – 90’+1), Jesus Ibarra, Mehdi Ouamri (Carlos Rivas – 90’+1).
Substitutes not used — Jon Burke, Luis Garcia Sosa, Ethan Koren, Damian Rodriguez.
Next Game
Carolina Core FC visits Atlanta United 2 for the second time this season, continuing their start of the season road trip on Wednesday, May 8 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium. The match kicks off at 7:00 PM ET on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
2024 MLS NEXT Pro
Carolina Core FC at Chattanooga FC
Saturday, April 27, 2024 – Finley Stadium (Chattanooga, TN)
Carolina Core FC record: 0-4-1 (2 points – 15th in East)
Chattanooga FC record: 4-1-2 (15 points – 1st in East)
Scoring Summary:
CFC: Jesus Ibarra (Callum Watson) – 7’
CFC: Milo Garvanian (Taylor Gray) – 75’
Misconduct Summary:
CFC: Jude Arthur (caution) – 55’
CCFC: Derek Cuevas (caution) – 57’
CFC: Jesus Ibarra (caution) – 58’
CFC: Callum Watson (caution) – 60’
CFC: Milo Garvanian (caution) – 68’
Referee: Atahan Yaya
Assistant Referees: Joshua Belk, Rebecca Luther
Fourth Official: Donovan Eubank
Weather: Partly Cloudy, 62 degrees
Attendance: 3,614
All statistics contained in this box score are unofficial
