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Game Action between FC Tucson and Chattanooga Red Wolves at CHI Memorial Stadium on June 25, 2022. (Logan Stapleton / FC Tucson)

Fernando Garcia scored his first goal in an FC Tucson shirt to secure a 2-1 win over Chattanooga Red Wolves at CHI Memorial Stadium on Saturday night.

Garcia is the 12th FC Tucson player to score in his league debut and the third to score in his USL League One debut.

Garcia’s game winner was set up by forward Franco Perez who chipped the ball past his defender and into the path of Garcia.

Garcia only needed one touch on the volley to rocket the ball past Chattanooga goalkeeper Carlos Avilez.

Tucson (3-6-2 with 11 points) took the lead late in the first half when midfielder Charlie Machell crossed the ball into the box. The ball was knocked out of the path of Garcia and into the path of Louis Perez. The midfielder sent the ball flying into the back of the net.

Chattanooga (5-6-2 with 17 points) pressed for a goal throughout the second half, but was kept out by Tucson’s defense until stoppage time when forward Juan Galindrez tapped in the ball from close range in the 92nd minute.

GOALS

  • 47′ – TUC – Louis Perez
  • 77′ – TUC – Fernando Garcia
  • 92′ – CHA – Juan Galindrez

QUOTES

  • “It’s been a crazy journey for me and to be able to come into a new team, new coach, new league and score in my first game is amazing.” – FC Tucson Forward Fernando Garcia
  • “Winning in Chattanooga feels great, getting away wins is always a good thing. We have a couple more days to prepare for the next game. Preparation means opportunity so, we’re looking forward to the next opportunity on Wednesday.” – FC Tucson Forward Fernando Garcia

NEXT UP

FC Tucson returns home to face off against Richmond Kickers at Kino North Stadium on Wednesday, June 29 in the rescheduled 520 Day match. Kick off is set for 7:00 p.m. (BUY TICKETS)

The club stays home to celebrate Salute Our Troops Night on Sunday, July 3, against Greenville Triumph SC. Kick off is set for 7:00 p.m. with one of the only fireworks shows in Tucson taking place after the match. (BUY TICKETS)

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