Crown Legacy hosted Chattanooga at Sportsplex at Matthews for the MLS Next Pro Group Stage. The hosts won 3:1 on Saturday night. I watched the whole match and remember minute twenty; the visitors looked uncomfortable early on. It set the tone for a physical contest.
Subotic opened the scoring in the 25th minute. «By then», the visitors were already chasing the game. Mbongue equalised in the 50th minute, but Crown Legacy took control again.
«And here's the thing», the second half belonged to the hosts. Mangarov scored in the 63rd minute. Mbongue struck twice in the 83rd and 84th minutes.
Discipline became an issue. Sangoquiza, Barker, Sorenson, and Thomas collected yellow cards for the hosts. «To be fair», Smalls, Robertson, and Mbongue were booked for the visitors. The referee kept a tight grip on the game. Kamdem came on early for the hosts, while Barker was replaced late on.
Chattanooga held 57 per cent possession and landed eight shots on target. Crown Legacy managed only six shots on target with 43 per cent possession. The hosts won despite having fewer chances.
Crown Legacy stay top of the table with 51 points. Chattanooga remain second with 47 points. The result ends a good run for the away side. They had won their previous outing against Atlanta II.
