Savannah Clovers 1 – Michigan Stars FC 1
Clovers earn tie versus defending champions in inaugural home match in front of 2,180 fans
Saturday, April 1, 2023, Savannah Clovers Football Club opened their inaugural professional season in the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) hosting Michigan Stars. The Clovers held the defending champions to a 1-1 draw in front of 2,180 fans.
Michigan Stars broke the deadlock after an even 35 minutes of play with a well-taken goal by midfielder Noah Robinson. Robinson was played into the left side by defender Andres Chalbaud before shooting low to the far post.
In the 42nd minute, the Clovers answered back with the first professional goal in team history. Midfielder Andrew Barrowman scored on a volley inside the box after a scramble off a Clovers corner kick taken by Ahadon Tait. Clovers midfielder Andrew Barrowman was sent off in the dying moments of the game for a second yellow card.
Goalkeeper Jack Pondy received the Clovers Player of the Match award after recording five saves.
“I would like to thank the Savannah Clovers fans for their incredible support in this historic game tonight,” said Clovers Head Coach David Proctor. “Their energy and passion in the stadium transcended onto the field and helped push the players to find that equalizing goal.”
On the success of the team’s home debut, Savannah Clovers CEO Shane Folgado said, “We are very thankful for everyone from the players to the staff and of course the fans. Everyone showed up and we all made history – together!”
Savannah Clovers Football Club travels to Charleston Battery as they enter the second round of the US Open Cup on Tuesday night, April 4th. The Clovers return home on Saturday, April 8 at Memorial Stadium at 7pm against fellow NISA debutant Gold Star Detroit.
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