Match Report
Early clinical strikes from Kansas City Current set the stage for a hard-fought battle at WakeMed Soccer Park, as the visitors held off a late North Carolina Courage surge to claim a 2-1 victory. Croix Collette Bethune opened the scoring in the eighth minute, and Michelle Ivory Cooper doubled the lead by the 23rd. Though Manaka Matsukubo pulled one back for the North Carolina Courage in the 85th minute, the home side could not find an equalizer, despite dominating possession. The match concluded with a dramatic red card for the Courage, underscoring the intensity of the contest.
North Carolina Courage W
Bench
Kansas City Current W
Bench
| North Carolina Courage W | Stat | Kansas City Current W |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Wins | 5 |
| 6 | Goals scored | 11 |
| 0/7 | Clean sheets | 4/7 |
| 3/7 | Over 2.5 goals | 3/7 |
Kansas City Current W
Kansas City Current W
North Carolina Courage W
Kansas City Current W
North Carolina Courage W
Kansas City Current W
North Carolina Courage W