Greenville Triumph Look to Rebound Against Union Omaha
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The Greenville Triumph Soccer Club will take the field at 8:00 PM EST tomorrow evening in Werner Park. The Triumph will spend its first match of the rivalry series at Union Omaha before hosting the Nebraska team twice later this season. Seventy-two hours ago, Greenville fell at home to expansion side, One Knox SC, 2-1. An early goal from Leonardo Castro couldn’t push Greenville over the top, as Knoxville responded with two goals to tie and take the lead. The loss dropped Greenville to seventh in league standings with a 3-5-1 record. Without much recovery time, GTSC has to quickly refocus and pivot its attention to the next match in a challenging road environment.
Under an hour until kickoff and here’s your @SptbgRegional Starting Lineup! pic.twitter.com/8btlPyMB6e
— Greenville Triumph SC (@GVLTriumph) May 24, 2023
Fatigue and depth might play a role in Wednesday’s matchup for the Triumph. Looking at the same availability as last match, Greenville made the careful effort to limit playing time for high-minute players, like Brandon Fricke and Evan Lee against Knoxville. Aaron Walker remains doubtful for this match, along with as Jamie Smith and Noah Franke. All-League midfielder, Devin Boyce will return to face his former League One club this week for the first time since joining Greenville. Union Omaha gets on the board first in the 18th minute and its 1-0 quickly and the Triumph look to regroup. This happens in the 24th minute when Leo Castro heads in a corner from Devin Boyce to put us back level 1-0!
24' – GOAL! Leo Castro heads in a corner from Devin Boyce to put us back level!
1-1 | #OMAvGVL pic.twitter.com/p48fEw0CCQ
— Greenville Triumph SC (@GVLTriumph) May 25, 2023
An incredible block by @TylerPolak keeps us level just before to the break!#OMAvGVL pic.twitter.com/Q5Sm0Og1dM
— Greenville Triumph SC (@GVLTriumph) May 25, 2023
Omaha got back on top early in the second half after a short Greenville clearance attempt was rebounded by the Owls and passed to Noe Meza in the box. Meza curled the shot on the ground past Jared Mazzola to give the home side a 2-1 lead. Meza struck again 17 minutes later, when he collected a long pass inside the box, settled the ball and calmly sent another shot into the back of the net to double the Omaha lead. Greenville rebounded three minutes later, though, as a foul on Allen Gavilanes in the box led to a penalty kick for the Triumph. Head Coach John Harkes called on Boyce, who rebelled against his former club for his first goal in a Greenville kit and narrowed the score within one. Minutes later, Greenville’s Jacob Labovitz brought the Triumph level with an incredible volley past Nuhu to run the score to 3-3. The goal was the first on the season from Labovitz, who was a double-digit scorer for the club in 2022. Greenville was able to manage the match for the remaining 17 minutes and stoppage time, collecting a well-earned road point in the 3-3 draw.
Route one football but make it classy.
🎥 via @USLLeagueOne / @GVLTriumph pic.twitter.com/5AO1F6gPsB
— FotMob (@FotMob) May 25, 2023
“Credit to Omaha – they played extremely well,” said Head Coach John Harkes. “They’re a well-organized side and we gave up a few balls in some bad spots, but what a great effort from our guys tonight to respond and keep fighting. We showed grit, determination, and resilience tonight, and what a great trio of goals from Leo, Devin and Labovitz.”
