STATESBORO, Ga. – June 2, 2024 – Tormenta FC’s W League triumphed over Carolina Ascent with a 3-2 score on June 2 at Tormenta Stadium. An unprecedented goal from midfield during the last moments of the first half solidified the victory.
South Georgia applied heavy pressure early in the first half, particularly looking to push the ball up the wings in search of an early goal. In the eighth minute, Tormenta’s Alice Bussey swiped a loose ball and skillfully placed it past the keeper and into the net.
The match continued to ramp up in intensity following the opening goal, as Carolina Ascent earned back-to-back corner kicks in the 9th minute but was unable to take those opportunities and convert them into a goal.
The strength of Tormenta’s backline shined from the moment the women took the pitch, with a key save by keeper Jenna Moran coming in the middle of the first half.
Carolina Ascent found its way past Tormenta’s defense on one occasion in the first half, slotting a goal in the 29th minute. With a match level approaching halftime, each team was intent on finding the next goal.
In the 43rd minute, Tormenta found the sought-after goal to regain the lead. Piper Biziorek sent a ball to Courtney Chochol, who finessed a shot artfully past the keeper and into the net.
In support of this lead, Eads blasted a shot from the midline, which bounced out of the Carolina Ascent’s keeper’s reach and into the net. The impressive long shot marks Eads’ first goal for South Georgia.
In the 61st minute of play, Carolina Ascent made its second goal of the night, bolstering its trailing score. This second-half goal marked the last of the match.
The remainder of the match was riddled with scoring opportunities, but neither side conceded any goals. The match saw several intense aerial duels, as both sides vied for possession, which paid off as the final whistle blew, signifying a Tormenta FC win.
South Georgia Tormenta FC’s W League faces Carolina Ascent once again on June 8 on the road. Fans can stream the match via Sports Engine.
Founded in 2015, Tormenta FC is a professional soccer club based in Statesboro, Georgia. Tormenta FC competes in the professional USL League One and the pre-professional USL W League, under the United Soccer League (USL), and has also established a thriving academy system throughout South Georgia and the Lowcountry of South Carolina.
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