MIAMI, Fla. – South Georgia Tormenta FC’s USL W League playoff run continues after defeating the previously undefeated FC Miami City on the road. A goal by Amy Andrews sealed tonight’s win in Miami. South Georgia was a consistent threat all night, providing many scoring opportunities. Sydney Martinez provided impeccable saves all night, keeping Miami City scoreless.
Tormenta FC knew an early goal was crucial in setting the pace to tonight’s game. Less than a minute into the match, South Georgia was able to find two shots on goal after a poor defensive read from the home side. Andrews’ through ball to Jenae Packard put her alone against the goalkeeper, but her shot was saved with the rebound turning into another opportunity that was controlled by the goalkeeper.
As both sides continued to battle it out, Erin O’Hearn received a cross from Andrews that went just over the crossbar in the 20th minute. The pressure continued for the Miami City goalkeeper nearing the end of the first half. Andrews delivered a precise free kick that hit the crossbar.
South Georgia’s offensive pressure was finally rewarded in the 62nd minute. A great passing segment was finalized in a Nemtsov cross to the penalty box where a lone Andrews simply tapped it in.
The South Georgia defense held strong throughout the 90 minutes with much help from Sydney Martinez, leaving the score 0-1 for the first win of the 2022 W League semifinals.
UPCOMING:
Tormenta FC’s W League team now travels to Greenville, South Carolina to take on the Greenville Liberty in the USL W League semifinals. Be on the lookout for more information regarding the playoff schedule by visiting USLWLeague.com.
In June of 2021, Tormenta FC was named a founding member of the USL W League, an elite pre-professional pathway for women looking to build their careers both on and off the pitch. For two decades between 1995 and 2015, the W League saw some of the biggest names past and present in the sport compete on the field, and this new era will build on the legacy of its predecessor. In alignment with the USL League Two season, the W League will kick off in May and end with the W League Playoffs and W League Final in late July.
To stay up to date on Tormenta FC’s new women’s team, fans can follow Tormenta Women on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. To learn more about the USL W League, visit USLWLeague.com or follow the W League on Twitter at @USLWLeague.
*Written by Coriana Middlebrooks.
