Utah v North Carolina
Utah Royals edge North Carolina Courage 2-1
Kate Del Fava and Ally Sentnor each scored as the Utah Royals beat the North Carolina Courage 2-1 on Friday at America First Field.
Del Fava opened the scoring with a header in the 15th minute as assisted by Paige Monaghan with a cross following a corner, while Sentnor's long-range effort 15 minutes later proved to be the winning goal.
The Courage responded after Del Fava's opening score when Ashley Sanchez equalized with her right-footed shot from inside the box at the 26-minute mark.
North Carolina had multiple opportunities in the second half, but two penalties -- both taken by Malia Berkely -- were missed in quick succession, with one hitting post while the other was saved.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Elijio Arreguin
NWSL Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Current | 20 | 16 | 2 | 2 | +28 | 50 |
| Washington Spirit | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | +6 | 36 |
| Gotham FC | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | +10 | 30 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | +6 | 30 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | +4 | 30 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | +3 | 30 |
| Orlando Pride | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | +4 | 29 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | -6 | 26 |
| North Carolina Courage | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | -4 | 25 |
| Houston Dash | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | -6 | 23 |
| Angel City FC | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | -7 | 23 |
| Bay FC | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | -8 | 18 |
| Chicago Stars FC | 20 | 2 | 9 | 9 | -14 | 15 |
| Utah Royals | 20 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -16 | 15 |
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