Triumph Face the Red Wolves with Playoff Spot on the Line
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The Greenville Triumph head into tonight’s game with its six seed playoff spot on the line as it goes after a post season invite. The Red Wolves have had a torrid season and with just 5 wins and lots of upgrades to its team during the summer including former Greenville player Marios Lomis who may play tonight. (Game Thread)
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We suit up in the blue kits for the final time tonight versus the @ChattRedWolves! This midweek match kicks off at 7:30 PM in Paladin Stadium and is presented by @bcbssc! #GVLvCHA pic.twitter.com/qDPxNC1xDB
— Greenville Triumph SC (@GVLTriumph) August 23, 2023
9' – That was so close… 😬
0-0 | #GVLvCHA pic.twitter.com/NOd6141Pt6
— Greenville Triumph SC (@GVLTriumph) August 23, 2023
The game is a true battle till the 25-minute mark when #10 Lucus Contino scores to make the game 1-0 Triumph. before the goal the Red Wolves had taken 2 shots on goal to the Triumph’s 6. Also there have been several yellow cards on the Red Wolves for fouls on Triumph players.
26' – WHAT AN EFFORT BY LUCAS COUTINHO!
1-0 | #GVLvCHA pic.twitter.com/Paln6KJEt4
— Greenville Triumph SC (@GVLTriumph) August 24, 2023
At the 29th minute Triumph player Jamie Smith goes down with what appears to be a injury to his face, after breaking his nose in the last game played. The Red Wolves gain to more yellow cards and then miss to great shots on goal thanks to new starting goalie Gunther Rankenburg who replaces Jared “Godzilla” Mazzola in goal.
A fabulous finish from @GVLTriumph's @coutinholucas10! 🤩
The Brazilian's 𝐟𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐡 improves his career-best season 📜#GVLvCHA // #OneForAll pic.twitter.com/P27Le3QEXX
— USL League One (@USLLeagueOne) August 24, 2023
The Triumph right before the half get another goal by #18 Jacob Labovitz and the Triumph take a 2-0 lead over the Red Wolves. The Triumph now are in great control of this game and hope to keep the lead to pick up the much-needed playoff points.
A great follow-through effort from Jacob Labovitz! 💪
The @GVLTriumph striker's third goal of the season has put his squad up ✌️#GVLvCHA // #OneForAll pic.twitter.com/H6SEgcfbwm
— USL League One (@USLLeagueOne) August 24, 2023
The Wolves battle right back quick and get a score before halftime to make it 2-1 and the Triumph hope to stay in front of the Wolves rest of the game.
⚽️ The Greenville Triumph game was a big success!
⚽️ Our soccer players got to escort the Triumph players onto the field, while dozens of teachers & families came to join the parade.
🙌🏽 Thank you @GVLTriumph for all your efforts in making this such a special night! pic.twitter.com/UZzsjchBba
— Berea Middle School (@BereaBulldogsMS) August 24, 2023
The Triumph are able to hang on in fulltime to a 2-1 win and get another point to keep them in the playoff spot hunt. The Triumph will be back in action on Saturday night, so get your tickets now for a great night for the family.
