Windsor, CO (August 25, 2024)- Greenville Triumph struggled in its latest USL League One outing, suffering a 3-0 defeat to Northern Colorado Hailstorm Sunday evening. With a severely limited bench due to injuries, Greenville was on the back foot early, conceding twice within the first 11 minutes.
And we're done here 🧳
We return home next Friday for the #USLJägermeisterCup ⏭️
3-0 | #NCOvGVL pic.twitter.com/LiIif8X6eb
— Greenville Triumph SC (@GVLTriumph) August 26, 2024
The Hailstorm’s early pressure paid off as they found the net in the 5th minute and doubled their lead just six minutes later. The home side added a third goal midway through the second half to secure the victory. Despite a scare just before halftime when Northern Colorado was awarded a penalty, Greenville’s hopes stayed alive as Ethan Hoard’s shot sailed over the crossbar.
Check out the @GSPAirport High-Flying Plays of the Match from Sunday!🔁: pic.twitter.com/nuUysicfGg
— Greenville Triumph SC (@GVLTriumph) August 26, 2024
The second half saw Greenville fight hard to get back into the game, with goalkeeper Christian Garner making a crucial intervention in the 49th minute to prevent a third goal. However, Greenville’s efforts were in vain as Hoard redeemed his earlier miss by scoring in the 70th minute, securing a comprehensive victory for Northern Colorado. The Triumph will now return home for a crucial clash against Charlotte Independence, where it must win secure a spot in the Jägermeister Cup knockout rounds.
The BIGGEST cup game of the season is this Friday! Get your tickets now! 💪🏼
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— Greenville Triumph SC (@GVLTriumph) August 26, 2024
Greenville and Charlotte play Friday night at 7:00 PM in Furman’s Paladin Stadium.
Courtesy: khumphrey https://www.greenvilletriumph.com/news/2024/08/25/greenville-triumph-falls-to-northern-colorado-hailstorm-amid-injury-woes/