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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Thorns FC | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 19 |
| Utah Royals | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 16 |
| Washington Spirit | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +8 | 15 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +3 | 15 |
| Gotham FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 14 |
| Orlando Pride | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 11 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| Houston Dash | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 10 |
| Angel City FC | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | +4 | 9 |
| North Carolina Courage | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 9 |
| Bay FC | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 9 |
| Kansas City Current | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -7 | 9 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -2 | 7 |
| Denver Summit FC | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 6 |
| Chicago Stars FC | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -11 | 6 |
| Boston Legacy FC | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -7 | 4 |
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