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USL Memphis 901 FC

Memphis Falls 3-1 in US Open Cup Match

April 7, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Memphis 901 FC News Release


CHATTANOOGA, Tenn - Memphis 901 FC took a surprising 3-1 loss to Chattanooga FC in round two of the US Open Cup. This is the second-ever all Tennessee clash in the US Open Cup Tournament.

Chattanooga got off to a great start scoring within the first minute of the match, getting a through ball into the box, and sending the ball across the goal into the bottom left corner off the foot of Alex McGrath.

After the initial shock of the early goal, Memphis took control of the ball, holding possession and creating chances. Boyce took a rocket of a shot from the top right of the 18-yard box, narrowly missing the back of the net as the ball bounced off the crossbar back into play in the 10th minute.

Jeremy Kelly got his first shot off at the top of the box in the 20th minute sending the ball straight to the keeper but keeping the pressure on the Chattanooga backline. Three minutes later Aaron Molloy serviced a ball into the box off a corner and a header from Phillip Goodrum hit the crossbar, tallying Memphis' second near-miss of the match.

Although Memphis maintained control and possession, Chattanooga scored their second goal as two players were left unguarded on a set piece. Andrew Romig saved the first shot, however was unable to hold off the second attempt from Travis Ward as the ball hit the back of the net in the 29th minute.

Memphis, feeling the pressure, continued to push the ball forward, finally making good on an opportunity as Laurent Kissiedou laid the ball off to Patrick Seagrist, who one-timed a shot from the right outside the top left side of the box into the right upper-90 of the goal in the 39th minute.

Chattanooga added another goal, scoring in the third minute of stoppage time as a through ball was sent deep into the box connecting with Taylor Gray as he pushed it just past Romig.

Memphis kept pressing, looking for opportunities. Seagrist took another rocket of a shot from outside the box, the ball was deflected and Kissiedou took his one-touch shot, sending the ball wide left. In the 51st minute.

Memphis had three straight corners narrowly missing the goal on their first two attempts before sending the ball over the crossbar off a header in the 61st minute. Kissiedou took a chance, heading the ball just wide off a Kelly cross in the 74th minute, as Memphis put more urgency into their play.

Memphis continued to push the ball through the second half however was unable to capitalize on opportunities. Chattanooga's defense held strong, not allowing any easy shots and keeping a clean sheet in the second half.

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