USL1 FC Tucson

FC Tucson Earns a Point in Draw with Tormenta FC

Published on August 18, 2019 under United Soccer League One (USL1)
FC Tucson News Release


TUCSON - FC Tucson wrapped up its six-match road trip with a 1-1 draw against South Georgia Tormenta FC at Erk Russell Park.

WHAT TO KNOW

- Forward Jordan Jones scored his fifth goal of the season, matching the team leader in goals (Devyn Jambga).

- FCT registered a 75% percent tackle rate.

Both teams struggled to establish an attacking presence as the two sides combined for just three shots on target, including two penalty kicks.

In the 78th minute, forward Jordan Jones netted his fifth goal of the season from the penalty spot to make it 1-0, following a hard foul inside the box. Jones has converted on all three of his chances from the penalty spot this season.

During stoppage time, Tormenta received an opportunity for the equalizer following a Tucson foul in the box.

Tormenta FC midfielder Marco Micaletto converted on the penalty kick to give the host side an equalizer in the closing minutes of the match.

FC Tucson returns home on Saturday, August 24th, when the club hosts Orlando City B for the final time this season. Tucson boasts an all-time record of 2-0-1 against Orlando City B.

Kickoff is set for 7:30 pm and the match will be streamed live via ESPN+.

FC Tucson 1-1 South Georgia Tormenta FC

Scoring Summary:

TUC: 78' , 99-Jordan Jones

NTX: 90+4 , 10-Marco Micaletto

Disciplinary Summary:

TUC: 38' , 16-Jambga (caution)

TUC: 42' , 33-Wakasa (caution)

TUC: 90+4' , 22-Batista (caution)

TUC: 90+8' , 13-Venter (caution)

TRM: 31' , 11-Dennis (caution)

Starting XI: 18-Carlos Merancio, 33-Kody Wakasa, 22-Lamar Batista, 12-Kyle Venter (C), 13-Luke Hauswirth, 28-Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu, 50-Erik Virgen, 11-Jamael Cox (95-Ramone Howell), 16-Devyn Jambga (19-Zach Wright), 9-Guillermo Delgado, 99-Jordan Jones

Subs not used: 8-Eti Tavares, 10-Luis Martinez, 14-Colin Stripling, 26- Scott DeVoss, 30-Rafael Guerrero

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