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USL1 South Georgia Tormenta FC

Tormenta FC Secures Win Against North Carolina FC

July 23, 2022 - United Soccer League One (USL1)
South Georgia Tormenta FC News Release


South Georgia Tormenta FC midfielder Kingsford Adjei
South Georgia Tormenta FC midfielder Kingsford Adjei
(South Georgia Tormenta FC)

STATESBORO, Ga. - South Georgia Tormenta FC continues to regain its form at home following a 2-1 win against North Carolina FC. A Kazaiah Sterling brace helped Tormenta FC get its second win of the season and maintain itself in a comfortable playoff position. A penalty kick and a goal two minutes following an NCFC equalizer gave Tormenta FC three important points this Saturday night.

TRM V. NC HIGHLIGHTS

South Georgia started the first 30 minutes of the match with a complete domination of the ball. While North Carolina took some time to settle into the match, Kazaiah Sterling caught the defensive line off guard and earned a penalty after being fouled by an NCFC defender. Sterling fooled the NCFC keeper, scoring to the opposite side of the net. The first half ended with pressure increasing by South Georgia, who kept looking for the second goal.

North Carolina knew an equalizer was needed to gain confidence in an intense game as the second half started. In the 78th minute, Jaden Seravia found the equalizer after a cross inside the box missed all Tormenta FC defenders.

Two minutes later, Kazaiah Sterling found his second goal of the match after a stellar through ball placed in by Chris Heckenberg put Sterling in a one-on-one situation. The England native took the keeper out of position, shooting it into an empty net. Sterling reaches five goals with tonight's brace and helps Tormenta FC obtain their second home win this season and remain in a playoff position.

Tonight's Player of the Match, presented by Galactic Comics and Games, is Kazaiah Sterling. After a slow start to the season due to injuries, Sterling now has five goals scored, three of which have been scored against Will Pulisic.

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

Post-Game Match Report:

Starting Lineup: Jara (C), Green, Dengler, Phelps, Adeniyi, Otieno, Cabral, Billhardt, Roberts, Sterling, Adjei

Scoring Summary:

27': TRM - Kazaiah Sterling

78': NC - Jaden Seravia

80': TRM - Kazaiah Sterling

Substitutions:

57': NC: - Jaden Servania for Cole Frank

57': NC: - Nelson Martinez for Wellington Paeckard

68': NC: - Tahir Showkat for Arriaga Luis

68': NC: - Adams, Shakeem for Molina Nicolas

72': TRM - Alex Morrell for Jamil Roberts

72': TRM - Christopher Heckenberg for Tobias Otieno

90': TRM - Deshawon Nembhard for Joshua Phelps

Cautions:

13': NC - Gustavo Fernandes

24': TRM - Tobias Otieno

48': NC - Nelson Flores Blanco

68': NC - Jaden Servania

89': NC - Shakeem Adams

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