Kansas City edges out Utah Royals in a tight contest
Kansas City, USA. The Kansas City W defeated the Utah Royals W by a score of 1-0 in a hard-fought match at Children’s Mercy Park. The only goal of the game came in the 47th minute when Tabitha Chawinga scored a spectacular goal, assisted by Lynn LaBonta.
Despite Utah’s attempts to mount a comeback in the second half, the Kansas City defense held firm, preventing the visitors from finding the back of the net.
Statistics:
Kansas City W dominated possession with 58% compared to Utah’s 42%. However, both teams created limited scoring chances. Kansas City had 5 shots, none of them on target, while Utah managed 3 shots, with 2 going off target.
The game was marked by the discipline of both teams, with no cautions or red cards.
Match details:
* Date: September 7, 2024
* City: Kansas City
* Stadium: Children’s Mercy Park
* Referee: C. Radosav
* League: NWSL Women
* Season: 2024
* Round: Regular Season – 14
* Country: USA
Substitutions kansas city w: at minute 60 D. Scott came in and I. Rodriguez went out., at minute 71 Bia Zaneratto came in and N. Prince went out., at minute 85 E. Ball came in and Debinha went out.
Substitutions utah royals w: at minute 62 Z. Burns came in and M. Pogarch went out., at minute 71 D. Foederer came in and A. Tejada Jimenez went out., at minute 87 M. Vasconcelos came in and P. Monaghan went out., at minute 87 M. Cluff came in and M. Tanaka went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Kansas City W
Titulares:
Utah Royals W
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