Match Recap: USC Sumter Drops Late Lead in 3–2 Loss at USC Union

Match Summary

USC Sumter looked poised for a road victory after a strong first half, but a late surge from USC Union flipped the script as the Fire Ants fell 3–2 in a dramatic second-half comeback.

Sumter struck first in the 24th minute with a goal from Jeremiah Howell, followed by a second from Luciano Viejo in the 38th minute, both unassisted. The Fire Ants entered halftime with a comfortable 2–0 lead, but Union responded with intensity and precision after the break.

Union's comeback began in the 78th minute with a goal from Steve Ouattara, followed by Pedro Rocha in the 82nd, and capped off by Max Manzelmann in the 87th minute to complete the turnaround.

�� Key Performers

USC Sumter

• Jeremiah Howell – 1 goal
• Luciano Viejo – 1 goal
• Martin Pastrello (GK) – 2 saves, 90 minutes played

USC Union

• Steve Ouattara – 1 goal
• Pedro Rocha – 1 goal
• Max Manzelmann – 1 goal
• Pau Gimenez (GK) – 5 saves, 90 minutes played

���� Discipline

The match saw several cautions:

• USC Sumter: Yellow cards to Joaquin Gomez, Lewis Henry, and Gerg Toussaint
• USC Union: Yellow cards to Juan Rodas, Felix Hebbeler, Claudio Mirandola, and Massimo Rossie

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