Angel City FC edge Racing Louisville FC in a thrilling 3-2 victory

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Sydney Leroux scores late winner for Angel City FC

Sydney Leroux slots home a goal at the far post to give Angel City a 3-2 victory vs. Racing Louisville FC.

Updated: Jul 12, 2024, 01:42 am

Angel City FC, led by midfielder Kennedy Fuller and forward Sydney Leroux, secured a dramatic 3-2 win over Racing Louisville FC at BMO Stadium on Wednesday. Fuller opened the scoring for Angel City in the 17th minute with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by defender Madison Curry. Midfielder Rocky Rodríguez doubled their lead in the 32nd minute with a left-footed strike following a set piece situation.

Racing Louisville responded quickly when midfielder Taylor Flint converted a penalty in the 41st minute after defender Megan Reid was penalized for a foul inside the box. The first half ended with Angel City leading 2-1.

In an eventful second half, defender Carson Pickett equalized for Racing Louisville in the 64th minute with a left-footed shot from close range, assisted by forward Emma Sears. However, Leroux clinched victory for Angel City in the 85th minute with her right-footed effort into the bottom left corner after being set up by forward Alyssa Thompson.

With this win, Angel City's record improves to 4 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses, totaling fifteen points, while Racing Louisville's record stands at 3 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses, also totaling fifteen points.

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