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North Carolina Courage W win in Seattle with an own goal
Seattle, Washington – The North Carolina Courage W secured a crucial win on their visit to Lumen Field in Seattle, defeating the Seattle Reign FC 1-0 thanks to an own goal in the 90th minute.
The match was characterized by a balanced battle for ball possession, with the North Carolina Courage W slightly dominating with 55% compared to the Seattle Reign FC’s 45%. Despite having more shots (17 in total, 6 on target), the Seattle Reign FC couldn’t find the back of the net until the end of the match, when an unfortunate own goal by C. Murphy gave the visitors the victory.
The North Carolina Courage W, meanwhile, was more effective in their attack, taking 4 shots, 3 of them on target, but unable to score until the 90th minute.
The victory leaves the North Carolina Courage W with an important win on their journey through the NWSL Women, while the Seattle Reign FC continue to search for their way in the league.
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Substitutions north carolina courage w: at minute 63 O. Wingate came in and T. Lussi went out., at minute 77 V. Pickett came in and A. Sanchez went out., at minute 86 M. Speck came in and C. Vine went out., at minute 86 R. Jackson came in and M. Matsukubo went out.
Substitutions seattle reign fc: at minute 66 V. Latsko came in and T. King went out., at minute 75 N. Mondesir came in and A. Crnogorcevic went out., at minute 75 J. M. Howell came in and J. Fishlock went out., at minute 89 E. Adames came in and J. Huitema went out., at minute 89 O. Athens came in and Ji So-Yun went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Seattle Reign FC
North Carolina Courage W
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