TAMPA — With the scoreboard clock expired, Tampa Bay's Eric Backman scored seconds into injury time for a 3-2 victory Saturday night at Tampa Stadium, leaving the Salsa in fourth place and with no chance for a home game during the American Professional Soccer League playoffs.
The Salsa, 12-11 with 108 points, has one game remaining today. Tampa Bay finished third at 12-12 with 118 points.
Paulinho, who won the league scoring title, scored the Salsa's first goal on an assist from Thor Lee, then returned the favor for the Salsa's second score.
