Third seeded Tormenta FC blew into Greenville on Saturday and eliminated the second seeded Triumph 1-0 in a USL League One playoffs semifinal matchup.
The clubs were neck and neck in the standings and nearly identical in statistics, but Tormenta FC went 2-0-1 against Greenville in the regular season. They continued this dominance to punch their ticket to their first ever USL League One final, in their first ever USL League One playoff appearance.
Greenville dominated possession and shots with 17, but were limited to only three on target. Tormenta FC made the most of their seven shots, as star forward Kazaiah Sterling hit the net in the 42nd minute.
Tormenta FC will host the USL League One final match as the top remaining seed, hosting Chattanooga Red Wolves SC. The Red Wolves knocked off top seeded Richmond Kickers in the other semifinal match. This will be the first finals appearance for either team.
Match Summary
Goals
Tormenta FC – Sterling, 42′
Location and Attendance
Triumph Stadium, Greenville, SC
2,070