Chicago Red Stars Defeat Portland Thorns in Tight Match
Chicago Red Stars secured a 1-0 victory over Portland Thorns in a match decided in the first half.
The match was played at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon, under the refereeing of E. Garcia. The game’s only goal came in the 16th minute when A. Schlegel scored a field goal for the Red Stars.
The Red Stars dominated the first half, creating more scoring opportunities. Despite the lead on the scoreboard, the second half was characterized by a more even game, with both teams seeking victory.
Portland attempted to press for an equalizer, but Chicago’s defense remained solid. The lack of offensive effectiveness and the good performance of the Red Stars’ goalkeeper were key factors in ensuring the result did not change.
Match Statistics:
* Portland Thorns: 53% possession, 13 shots (2 on target, 7 off target), 2 corners, 7 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards
* Chicago Red Stars: 47% possession, 6 shots (3 on target, 1 off target), 6 corners, 7 fouls, 0 yellow cards, 0 red cards
Key Events:
* 16′: A. Schlegel scores for Chicago Red Stars.
* 46′: R. Reyes of Portland Thorns receives a yellow card.
* 79′: K. Hubly of Portland Thorns receives a yellow card.
With this result, Chicago Red Stars are positioned well in the NWSL Women standings.
Substitutions chicago red stars w: at minute 46 J. Bike came in and J. Joseph went out., at minute 61 L. Nesbeth came in and A. Schlegel went out., at minute 83 C. Curran came in and M. Swanson went out., at minute 90 A. Cook came in and Ludmila went out.
Substitutions portland thorns w: at minute 66 M. Weaver came in and O. Moultrie went out., at minute 75 R. Turner came in and C. Sinclair went out., at minute 75 J. Fleming came in and A. Spaanstra went out., at minute 83 N. Payne came in and R. Reyes went out., at minute 90 I. D’Aquila came in and H. Sugita went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Portland Thorns W
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