Written by Ryan Flynn
The Sarasota Paradise have their biggest game of the season on Saturday, as they travel to take on St Petersburg FC with playoff implications on the line. The Paradise (7-1-3) are coming off a 4-0 thrashing of Miami AC and come into this matchup needing a win to clinch the playoffs. For the Paradise, a win would not only guarantee them a spot in the USL2 playoffs, but also snatch away the South Florida Division title from Miami AC. St Petersburg (3-8-0) are coming into the game riding a two-game win streak, having beaten Weston FC and Tampa Bay United in their last two matches and are looking to play spoiler to Paradise’s playoff hopes.
We encourage all our fans to make the trip to St. Petersburg High School to support the team as they look to make history!
Directions: 2501 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Time: 7 pm est
QUOTES
“I feel confident going into the game on Saturday and I think that our desire to make the playoffs will help us get a much needed result.” – Brendan Reilly
“I’m excited for our game on Saturday, looking forward to punch our ticket to the playoffs and cap off a strong regular season.” – Kai Tamashiro
“It is an opportunity that we have worked for as a group from the beginning, the chance to go to the playoffs!” – Mirko Dakovic
PARADISE PLAYERS TO WATCH
Sarasota – Goalkeeper Brendan Reilly will be looking to continue his clean streak, coming off a dominant performance in Sarasota’s shutout win over Miami and earning him the Man of the Match. Will Pierce and Seth Mahlmeister continue their impressive run of form.
