USL1 South Georgia Tormenta FC

Tormenta FC Advances to Fourth Round of the U.S Open Cup

Published on April 19, 2022 under United Soccer League One (USL1)
South Georgia Tormenta FC News Release


South Georgia Tormenta FC celebrates after a goal against the Birmingham Legion in the U.S Open Cup
South Georgia Tormenta FC celebrates after a goal against the Birmingham Legion in the U.S Open Cup
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BIRMINGHAM, Al. - South Georgia Tormenta FC debuted in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup last night against USL Championship-side Birmingham Legion FC in a 2-0 win. In a rigid environment, Tormenta FC took advantage of the opportunities the game created and capped an impressive team performance with a win that signifies its entrance into the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup.

"The boys deserved this result," TFC Head Coach Ian Cameron said. "It is not easy to come to a championship side team's home and get a win. A clean sheet continues to add to the team's solid performance tonight."

With only two changes from Saturday's starting XI, newly-acquired Barry Sharifi and Kazaiah Sterling made their first starts for South Georgia.

Birmingham wasted no time in setting the tempo for the first half, sending in a dangerous corner kick and testing Pablo Jara in the third minute of the game. Jara continued to be a factor in tonight's game with a blocked shot from Enzo Martinez as the home side put pressure on Tormenta FC.

Tormenta FC was able to find its first goal of the game with a lone shot on target in the 33rd minute. A quick progression saw Kingsford Adjei take a powerful shot that the keeper was unable to contain; the rebound was taken care of by Curtis Thorn who smashed the ball to the back of the net.

As the first half came to an end, Tormenta FC aged like fine wine. A free kick in the 44th by Deshawon Nembhard threatened the Legion keeper once again. The danger was averted to a corner kick, and a cross was placed into the area of danger where Jake Dengler found the lone ball wandering through the six-yard box, never doubting the shot. A second goal in the 45th minute for Tormenta FC sealed a tale of two different halves for the Statesboro side.

Tormenta FC continued its good form into the second half. Gabriel Cabral was able to find some space and without doubt, a shot was taken from outside the box. The shot vibrated the keeper's post; unselfishly, the ball did not go in.

Birmingham gave signs of life in the 74th minute after a header from Martinez went just wide of Jara's defending net. Jara once again showed the home side his net was safe after a shot was blocked from Legion in the 77th minute.

Tormenta FC quickly responded with a shot from Adrian Bilhardt going just wide; the pressure was on Birmingham, and Tormenta FC controlled the pace of the final 20 minutes of the game.

The final whistle signified more than a win for Tormenta FC; the final whistle signified a union that Head Coach Ian Cameron has created. Tormenta FC now returns to Statesboro with a result everyone in Statesboro will be proud of.

"Today's performance marks a very special moment in the history of this young club," TFC defender Jake Dengler said. "I am proud to be part of this team, and we will continue to give it our all for the great city of Statesboro."

Tonight's Player of the Match, presented by Galactic Comics and Games, is Jake Dengler, who not only helped secure Tormenta FC's third clean sheet in a row but also scored tonight's game-winning goal.

Tormenta FC continues its journey in the 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup after two wins against USL Championship rivals.

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South Georgia Tormenta FC celebrates after a goal against the Birmingham Legion in the U.S Open Cup
South Georgia Tormenta FC celebrates after a goal against the Birmingham Legion in the U.S Open Cup
 South Georgia Tormenta FC celebrates after a goal against the Birmingham Legion in the U.S Open Cup
South Georgia Tormenta FC celebrates after a goal against the Birmingham Legion in the U.S Open Cup
  



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