USL1 South Georgia Tormenta FC

Arslan Nets Goal as Tormenta FC Falls to Greenville

Published on September 4, 2020 under United Soccer League One (USL1)
South Georgia Tormenta FC News Release


South Georgia Tormenta FC celebrates a Jad Arslan goal
South Georgia Tormenta FC celebrates a Jad Arslan goal
(South Georgia Tormenta FC)

STATESBORO, Ga. - South Georgia Tormenta FC and Greenville Triumph SC battled for all 90 minutes tonight, and the away side ultimately came out on top, as Tormenta FC fell 1-2 in Erk Russell Park despite a late match goal for the home side.

"We can make excuses, we were missing some players, but for that fifteen-minute spell we have to hold ourselves accountable," TFC Head Coach John Miglarese said. "We could've played better, and I think that's where the game was lost tonight. But I'm proud of how we were able to make it a really tight game at the end."

Even with several big opportunities from Devyn Jambga, as well as Luca Mayr, Tormenta FC was scoreless for much of the match, but substitute Jad Arslan broke through and put Tormenta FC on the scoreboard in the 78th minute.

Arslan was named Man of the Match for his immediate impact after coming on in the 69th minute, scoring his first goal of the season and stealing Greenville's clean sheet. Arslan has played for Tormenta FC all five years of its existence and has now scored in all five of his seasons with TFC.

"This club is home and it means a lot to me," Arslan said. "These guys took me in ever since I can remember, and it's been my home ever since. I'm just glad to make an impact every year I've been here."

Mikie Rowe and Luca Mayr tried their best to tie up the match with several close shots in the end, but Tormenta FC finished the night down a goal.

Tormenta FC returns to Erk Russell Park on Friday, Sept. 11 to face the undefeated Union Omaha for the first time this season. The club advises fans to purchase tickets early as space will be limited due to COVID-19. The club will honor all first responders and healthcare workers on Sept. 11 by providing them with free General Admission tickets to the match. Additionally, a portion of each ticket will go to the Bulloch County Parks and Recreation.

Match Highlights

Post-Game Match Report:

Starting Lineup: Jara, Jackson, O'Sullivan, Mueller, Williams, Gomez, Mayr, Vinyals, Micaletto, Jambga, Botello-Faz

Scoring Summary: 1-2

13': GVL - Lachlan McLean

36': GVL - Alex Morrell

78': TRM - Jad Arslan (Assisted by Lucas Coutinho)

Substitutions:

51': TRM - Lucas Coutinho for Pato Botello-Faz

61': GVL - Jake Keegan for Paul Clowes

69': TRM - Mikie Rowe for Nil Vinyals

69': TRM - Jad Arslan for Devyn Jambga

83': GVL - Trevor Swartz for Carlos Gomez

83': GVL - Colin Stripling for Lachlan McLean

90': GVL - JJ Donnelly for Alex Morrell

Caution Summary:

26': TRM - Ricardo Gomez

73': TRM - Luca Mayr

75': TRM - Rhys Williams

94': GVL - JJ Donnelly

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