USC Union Triumphs Over USC Salkehatchie with a Second-Half Comeback
In an exhilarating match held on September 12, 2025, at USC Salkehatchie, USC Union emerged victorious with a 2-1 win against the home team. The game, which kicked off at 4:00 PM, witnessed a dramatic second-half comeback by USC Union, overturning a first-half deficit.
The first half saw USC Salkehatchie take the lead at the 28th minute, courtesy of Joao Vitor Alves Ott, who capitalized on a well-coordinated assist from Joao Matheus Costa and Emir Melkisedec Rive. Despite USC Union’s attempts, they went into halftime trailing 0-1.
However, the second half marked a turning point for USC Union. At the 64th minute, Julian Fodisch leveled the score with an unassisted goal, capitalizing on a deflection to bring the visitors back into the game. The momentum shifted in favor of USC Union, and they continued to press forward.
The decisive moment came in the 75th minute when Valerio Cuscina netted the winning goal, assisted by Steve Ouattara, securing a 2-1 lead for USC Union. Despite USC Salkehatchie’s efforts to equalize, USC Union’s defense held firm, with goalkeepers Pau Gimenez and Khairi Richardson making crucial saves throughout the match.
Overall, USC Union’s resilience and strategic play in the second half were key to their victory, leaving USC Salkehatchie to reflect on missed opportunities in front of their home crowd. The match, attended by no spectators, was a testament to USC Union’s determination and tactical prowess on the field.
Thrilling Encounter Ends in Stalemate: USC Union vs. Southwest Virginia
In an exhilarating college soccer match on September 16, 2025, USC Union and Southwest Virginia battled to a dramatic 3-3 draw at Southwest Virginia. The game was marked by a flurry of goals and a late equalizer that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
USC Union started the match with a bang, taking an early lead in the 12th minute when Valerio Cuscina scored with an assist from Pablo Valverde. Steve Ouattara then extended the lead with two quick goals in the 24th and 25th minutes, both assisted by Cuscina, to put USC Union ahead 3-0.
Oscar Seliger or Southwest Virginia sparked a comeback with a header off a corner kick in the 28th minute, assisted by Oliver Tate. Euan Whitty narrowed the gap further with a rebound tap-in just before halftime, leaving the score at 3-2.
The second half saw intense action but no goals until the 88th minute. Southwest Virginia’s Sergio Salas, assisted by Oscar Seliger and Euan Whitty, scored a crucial equalizer with a tap-in from a set piece, ensuring the match ended in a 3-3 draw.
Goalkeepers Pau Gimenez (USC Union) and Pedro Marcos Herná had their work cut out, with Gimenez making two saves and Herná three.
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