STATESBORO, Ga. – South Georgia Tormenta FC, one of the best defenses in USL League One, battled the league’s best offense tonight, the Charlotte Independence, and the two sides came out with a final score of 0-0 at Erk Russell Park. With this result, Tormenta FC adds a sixth consecutive clean sheet of the season.
Tormenta FC and the Independence battled the first few minutes of the game with constant pressure from both sides through the middle of the field. Both teams continued to provoke their physical abilities, hoping for a breakthrough opportunity.
South Georgia’s Alex Morrell had the first shot of the match in the 14th minute, going wide of the mark for the home side. Midfielder Adrian Billhardt continued to prove why he is the in-form player for Tormenta FC. A build-up play by Tormenta FC’s frontline ended in a Bilhardt shot aimed near the top left corner.
Tormenta FC had its final shot of the first half after a deflection found Morrell alone against the keeper which ultimately went just wide of the mark. TFC continued to apply pressure and was keen to win in front of Tormenta Nation for the first time this season.
The second 45 minutes saw two even sides unable to break either defense down. Tormenta FC’s defense showed off their firepower yet again with another clean sheet against the best offense in the league. The final whistle blew and with it, Tormenta FC’s second draw of the season.
Tormenta FC controlled the match statistically tonight, taking over 67% of the possession and recording 13 shots to Charlotte’s nine. The backline was consistently strong again tonight, winning 78% of their tackles and making 14 clearances from the box.
Tonight’s Player of the Match, presented by Galactic Comics and Games, is defender Joshua Phelps, who helped Tormenta FC come out with another impressive defensive performance tonight. Phelps recorded an 87% passing accuracy, along with five duels won, five clearances and three interceptions.
UPCOMING
Tormenta FC now travels south for a historic match versus Inter Miami CF in the Fourth Round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, the club’s furthest run in the tournament. The match will take place on Tuesday, May 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET, at DRV PINK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Supporters can purchase tickets here.
