A magical playoff run for the Chattanooga Red Wolves fell just short.
South Georgia Tormenta FC became the fourth league champion in USL League One history as Jamil Roberts came off the bench to score the winning goal in the 82nd minute of Sunday night’s 2-1 home victory over Chattanooga in Statesboro.
Roberts’ memorable finish was assisted by Kazaiah Sterling, who also scored the first goal of the title bout on a penalty kick in the 35th minute.
Chattanooga equalized just before the end of the first half as captain Jose Carrera-Garcia sent a 45-yard free kick from the left sideline to the right side of the box, where Alex Tejera sent the ball in to the bottom right side of the net with a leaping header. The assist was Carrera-Garcia’s ninth of the season and sixth off a set piece.
Nearly 200 fans gathered during a watch party at CHI Memorial Stadium in East Ridge, the Red Wolves’ home, setting up on the field to view ESPN’s telecast on the venue’s large videoboard.