Greenville, SC – The Greenville Triumph made a big playoff push at home with a lone goal by Golden Boot nominee, Jake Keegan, to defeat South Georgia Tormenta FC for the first time in league play.
An early Triumph attack broke through in the 29th minute of action, when midfielder Paul Clowes won the ball in the midfield and played it into a checking Aaron Walker. Walker switched the point of attack to the left flank where Tyler Polak connected with Omar Mohammed. Mohammed dribbled to the end-line and played a dangerous ball back across the face of goal to an open Jake Keegan who allowed the ball to come across his body for a clinical right-footed finish for his 8th goal of the season.
The Triumph back line held strong during a rainy second half and weathered lengthy added time to take down the number two team in USL League One.
When asked what the difference has been for his club the last two weeks, Triumph head coach John Harkes said, “What we’re seeing now is self-belief. When you’re starting a first year club from the ground up, it’s going to take time. It’s a process. Guys are trusting each other out on the field. As a staff, we’re trying to push these guys but we also know that we have players who can step in, and that’s what we love to see. Guys who can come in off the bench, step up and do a job. Everybody has value.”
The Triumph head to Canada to face Toronto FC II on Friday August 9th at 4PM ET. They team returns to Legacy Early College Field on Saturday, August 17th for Back To School Night. The pre-game Fan Fest begins at 5:00 pm, gates open at 6:00 pm and kickoff is at 7:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here. Although the Clean Sheet Program is not active this week due to FINS Car Wash “Washes for Wishes” Program, all Top Washes are FREE tomorrow and will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
STATS
Shots (on goal):
Greenville – 8 (2)
Tormenta – 2
Possession:
Greenville: 41.3%
Tormenta: 58.7%
Corners:
Greenville – 3
Tormenta – 2
Scoring Summary:
Greenville: Keegan – 29′
Tormenta: n/a
Misconduct Summary:
Greenville: Walker (caution) – 78′, Hemmings (caution) – 81′, Guediri (caution) – 84′
Tormenta: Dennis (caution) – 58’, Arslan (caution) – 87′
Ejection Summary:
N/A
