Chattanooga Red Wolves play to draw in Florida

Staff photo by Troy Stolt / Chattanooga Red Wolves forward Ricardo Zacarias heads the ball on goal during Saturday's match against South Georgia Tormenta FC at CHI Memorial Stadium in East Ridge.
Staff photo by Troy Stolt / Chattanooga Red Wolves forward Ricardo Zacarias heads the ball on goal during Saturday's match against South Georgia Tormenta FC at CHI Memorial Stadium in East Ridge.

The Chattanooga Red Wolves came away with a point on the road Saturday night, playing Fort Lauderdale CF to a 1-all tie.

The Red Wolves (2-2-3) are fifth in the USL League One standings. They travel to face the New England Revolution II on Wednesday, then host the Richmond Kickers next Saturday at CHI Memorial Stadium in East Ridge. Chattanooga defeated the Revolution 4-0 on Aug. 29 at home.

Ualefi Rodrigues was credited with the goal for the Red Wolves in Florida, converting on a cross from Ronaldo Pineda in the 42nd minute.

Fort Lauderdale's score, labeled an own goal charged to Ricardo Zacarias, came after a cross by Sami Gueridi that found its way into the back of the net.

The Red Wolves' defense held Fort Lauderdale (2-3-2) without a shot on goal.

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