Tormenta FC Defeated at Home by Omaha
June 25, 2022 - United Soccer League One (USL1)
South Georgia Tormenta FC News Release
STATESBORO, Ga. - South Georgia Tormenta FC's three-game unbeaten streak ended tonight following a thrilling match against reigning USL League One champion, Union Omaha. A goal from Adrian Billhardt and an own goal in the 90th minute were not enough to get a positive result on Saturday night. A tremendous effort from South Georgia had Omaha working for the result until the final whistle.
In the 17th minute, South Georgia earned its third goal of the season at home after a low cross was placed into the middle of the box, finding a lone Billhardt at the penalty spot. A clear shot beat the goalkeeper, who dove the opposite way.
In Jara's 100th game for Tormenta FC in all competitive competitions, Jara was able to stop several shots by the opposition. However, a colossal save in the 21st minute was essential to keeping momentum for South Georgia.
Shortly after, Omaha's JP Scearce was able to get the equalizer after getting a Jara rebound.
Ten minutes into the second half, a penalty kick was called against Tormenta FC. As a result, JP Scearce was able to get his second goal of the match.
Omaha's Joe Brito secured the team's third goal, signifying a victory at Erk Russell Park.
Joshua Phelps was shown a red card following two yellow cards in the fifth and 76th minutes of the game.
South Georgia was able to apply pressure in the final minutes of the match with a Cabral free-kick goal that was deflected by a defender, resulting in a Union Omaha own goal.
Tonight's Player of the Match presented by Galactic Comics and Games is Gabriel Cabral. A threat until the final minute of the match, Cabral's deflected free kick helped secure Tormenta FC's second goal of the night. He was dominant in the midfield, securing a 86% pass completion rate throughout the game.
For more information and media requests, contact Edwin Pintor at epintor@tormentafc.com.
TRM V. OMA HIGHLIGHTS
Post-Game Match Report:
Starting Lineup: Jara (C), Thorn, Dengler, Nembhard, Phelps, Heckenberg, Cabral, Roberts, Adjei, Billhardt, Adeniyi
Scoring Summary: 1-2
13': TRM - Jake Dengler
22': OMA - JP Scearce
53': OMA - JP Scearce
74': OMA - Joe Brito
Substitutions:
65': TRM - Owen Green for Curtis Thorn
70': TRM - Josue Soto for Owen Green
74': OMA - Alex Bruce for Noe Meza
74': OMA - Yoskar Galvan for Dion Acoff
74': OMA - Alex Bruce for Noe Meza
78': OMA - Willis Chavany for JP Scearce
80': TRM - Alex Morrell for Jamil Roberts
85': OMA - Emir Alihodzic for Joe Brito
88': TRM - Kotaro Umeda for Fuad Adeniyi
88': TRM - Brittain Gottlieb for Adrian Billhardt
90+': OMA - Gabe Claudio for Yoskar Galvan
Cautions:
5': TRM - Joshua Phelps
41': OMA - JP Scearce
45+': TRM - Fuad Adeniyi
54': TRM - Jake Dengler
76': TRM - Joshua Phelps 2nd Yellow
76': TRM - Joshua Phelps Red Card
90': OMA - Yoskar Galvan
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