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Kansas City Current defeats North Carolina Courage in tight playoff matchup
The Kansas City Current secured a crucial 1-0 victory over the North Carolina Courage in the NWSL playoff quarterfinals. The match, played at the CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, was characterized by a high tempo and a fierce battle for ball control.
The first goal of the game came early, in the 8th minute, thanks to a finish from T. Chawinga, assisted by None. This early goal set the tone for the match, with Kansas City Current looking to extend their lead and North Carolina Courage striving to level the score.
Despite dominating possession with 65%, the North Carolina Courage struggled to convert their opportunities, while Kansas City Current proved more efficient in attack, registering 13 shots to their opponent’s 11.
Both teams exhibited discipline, with only two yellow cards for Kansas City Current (L. LaBonta and E. Wheeler) and one for North Carolina Courage (D. O’Sullivan).
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Substitutions north carolina courage w: at minute 65 O. Wingate came in and A. Sanchez went out., at minute 75 B. St.Georges came in and Kerolin went out., at minute 76 C. Vine came in and F. Rauch went out., at minute 88 M. Speck came in and N. Miura went out., at minute 88 H. Hopkins came in and Aline Gomes went out.
Substitutions kansas city w: at minute 75 N. Prince came in and M. Cooper went out., at minute 82 D. Scott came in and C. Hutton went out., at minute 82 B. Feist came in and Debinha went out., at minute 90 S. Ballisager came in and V. DiBernardo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Kansas City W
North Carolina Courage W
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