San Diego Wave W edges out Portland Thorns W in thrilling encounter
San Diego, California – San Diego Wave W secured a crucial victory over Portland Thorns W in a thrilling encounter at Snapdragon Stadium. The victory came courtesy of two goals in the second half, one from M. Jones (68′) and the other from M. Barcenas (73′).
The Wave W dominated possession with 59% and generated 14 shots, 3 of them on target. Portland Thorns W responded with 16 shots, 6 on target, but failed to capitalize on their chances.
The first goal of the game came in the 68th minute when M. Jones capitalized on an assist to open the scoring. San Diego Wave W didn’t settle for the lead and in the 73rd minute M. Barcenas scored the second goal, securing victory for her team.
Despite Portland Thorns W’s efforts to pull back into the game, San Diego Wave W held firm on defense and managed to maintain their lead until the final whistle.
Match Statistics:
* San Diego Wave W: 59% possession, 14 shots (3 on target, 5 off target), 4 corners, 7 fouls, 0 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
* Portland Thorns W: 41% possession, 16 shots (6 on target, 6 off target), 3 corners, 11 fouls, 0 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
Match Details:
* Date: September 29, 2024
* City: San Diego
* Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium
* Referee: E. Arreguin
* League: NWSL Women
* Season: 2024
* Round: Regular Season – 16
* Country: USA
Substitutions san diego wave w: at minute 58 M. Jones came in and A. Ali went out., at minute 58 K. Torpey came in and K. Wesley went out., at minute 58 M. Barcenas came in and M. Doniak went out., at minute 74 J. Shaw came in and P. Morroni went out., at minute 89 C. Westphal came in and D. Cascarino went out.
Substitutions portland thorns w: at minute 73 P. Linnehan came in and M. Weaver went out., at minute 82 I. D’Aquila came in and C. Sinclair went out., at minute 82 N. Payne came in and K. Hubly went out., at minute 89 A. Spaanstra came in and J. Fleming went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
San Diego Wave W
Portland Thorns W
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