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USL1 South Georgia Tormenta FC

Tormenta FC Earns Late Win against Toronto FC II

June 9, 2021 - United Soccer League One (USL1)
South Georgia Tormenta FC News Release


STATESBORO, Ga. - South Georgia Tormenta FC earned its first win of the 2021 USL League One regular season, defeating Toronto FC II 1-0 at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida. Marco Micaletto scored a late goal to hand Tormenta FC the victory, its second consecutive win.

Tormenta FC started off attacking well down the left wing, with Nick O'Callaghan sending in great crosses and nearly connecting with Azaad Liadi. Lars Eckenrode recorded the first shot on target for Tormenta FC, heading a Luca Mayr-Fälten corner kick towards goal in the ninth minute.

The road side had a majority of the best chances throughout the entire game, with Luca Mayr-Fälten hitting a couple great free kicks. Finally, Micaletto tapped in a goal from close range after Curtis Thorn sent a pass across the six-yard box in the 88th minute.

On the defensive end, goalkeeper Pablo Jara led the team to its second consecutive clean sheet, recording five saves, two clearances and one punch throughout the 90 minutes of action.

Tonight's Man of the Match, presented by Galactic Comics and Games, is Ricardo Gomez. The midfielder finished the match with 86.8% passing accuracy and recorded three tackles, one interception and one scoring chance created.

Tormenta FC's next matchup is set for home on Sunday, June 13, at 8 p.m. ET. Taking on Toronto FC II in a rematch at Erk Russell Park, Tormenta FC looks to emerge victorious for a third straight game. Fans should purchase their tickets, including season tickets, half-season plans or quarter-season plans, in advance.

Post-Game Match Report:

Starting Lineup: Jara ( C ), Thorn, Nus, Phelps, Eckenrode, O'Callaghan, Obinwa, Gomez, Micaletto, Mayr-Fälten, Liadi

Scoring Summary: 0-1

88': TRM - Marco Micaletto (Assist by Curtis Thorn)

Substitutions:

46': TRM - Vincenzo Candela for Abuchi Obwina

61': TOR - Kosi Thompson for Antonio Carlini

61': TRM - Kobe Perez for Azaad Liadi

71': TOR - Themi Antonoglou for Jayden Nelson

71': TOR - Julian Altobelli for Steffen Yeates

86': TRM - Clayton Adams for Luca Mayr-Fälten

86': TOR - Dante Campbell for Mehdi Essoussi

86': TOR - Nyal Higgins for Garrett McLaughlin

91': TRM - Craig McCall for Marco Micaletto

Caution Summary:

34': TRM - Nick O'Callaghan

44': TOR - Kevin Politz

54': TOR - Ralph Priso-Mbongue

79': TRM - Marco Micaletto

82': TOR - Luca Petrasso

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