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USL1 South Georgia Tormenta FC

Tormenta FC Draw FC Tucson 1-1 in Final Match at Erk Russell Park

September 16, 2022 - United Soccer League One (USL1)
South Georgia Tormenta FC News Release


South Georgia Tormenta FC in action
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STATESBORO, Ga. - Tormenta FC tied against FC Tucson in its last-ever match at Erk Russell Park tonight. Mukwelle Akale scored Tormenta FC's only goal of the night following a free kick from miles away.

HIGHLIGHTS

Five minutes into the match, Sterling found his first opportunity following a prestige pass placed in by Ryan Sierkowski. The shot hit the outside of the post denying Sterling his first goal of the match.

A quiet second half saw neither team get a clear opportunity on goal until the 77th minute when South Georgia were granted a free kick. Akale and Gabriel Cabral stood in front of the ball leaving the opposing team perplexed as to who was going to take the set piece. Cabral had been successful with free kicks throughout the season. Nevertheless, it was Akale who shot the ball into the near corner post of the keeper.

FC Tucson were able to get the equalizer in the 91st minute of the match following a through ball placed into the penalty box.

Tonight's Player of the Match, presented by Galactic Comics and Games, is Mukwelle Akale. Coming in at the mid season, Akale has been a great addition to Ian Cameron's squad. A consistent offensive presence throughout the game allows him to use his speed to beat the opposing team defenders. A well placed free kick saw him score his first professional goal in the United States.

Following its fixture against FC Tucson, Tormenta FC travels to Madison to take on Forward Madison on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 8 p.m. ET.

For more information and media requests, contact Edwin Pintor at epintor@tormentafc.com.

Post-Game Match Report:

Starting Lineup: Bush, Nembhard, Phelps, Dengler, Adeniyi, Heckenberg, Cabral (C), Billhardt, Sierakowski, Akale, Sterling

Scoring Summary:

77': TRM - Mukwelle Akale

90+ TUC - Fernando Garcia

Substitutions:

64': TRM - Mutaya Mwape for Adrian Billhardt

64': TRM - Kingsford Adjei for Ryan Sierakowski

70' TUC: - Burke Fahling for Daniel Bedoya

' TUC: - Tevin Shaw for Mueng Sunday

' TUC: - Tyler Allen for MueGio Calixtro

84': TRM - Josue Soto for Kazaiah Sterling

84': TRM - Alex Morrell for Mukwelle Akale

Cautions:

27': TRM - Ryan Sierakowski

55': TUC - Louis Perez

68': TRM - Mukwelle Akale

74': TUC - Mueng Sunday

90+': TUC - Eric Kinzner

90+': TRM - Chris Heckenberg

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