Saturday night features Owls versus Ibises again as the two most recent USL League One Champions square off again at Werner Park. Los Búhos return home to cap off a dramatic July after being on the road the previous two weeks. Omaha will be looking to make a statement after a disappointing 3-0 loss to Lexington SC, putting a 3-match home unbeaten streak on the line against Tormenta side that is beginning to find its offensive spark once more. Separated in the standings by just a point, a win for either squad will be pivotal in the quest to make it back to the League One playoffs entering the final third of the season.
SERIES HISTORY
The Owls are undefeated in eight prior match-ups against the Ibises, with a 5-0-3 series record. The last showdown came June 21 at Werner Park, in which JP Scearce scored his 2nd goal of the season and a Tormenta own goal gave the Owls all three points and kickstarted a 4-match win streak to soar up the table into playoff position. Scearce, Omaha’s all-time appearance leader, has now scored 4 goals in 4 contests against Tormenta.
ABOUT SOUTH GEORGIA TORMENTA FC
South Georgia currently sits in 8th place on the table with a 7-8-3 record. The defending champions ran away with a dominant 4-1 win at Forward Madison on Wednesday, July 26. After letting in an early goal, Tormenta was quick to equalize in the 8th minute, and a Kazaiah Sterling brace sealed the victory. Appearing in just his 10th match of the season, 2022 League One Finals MVP Sterling has now scored 6 goals since returning from injury to lead the team. The Ibises are one of the best teams in League One on the road, with five of their victories coming away from Tormenta Stadium.
