Match review: RSL breaks winless streak, Royals complete sweep of the Courage
RSL dominates to get back on the right side of the win-loss column while the Royals defeat the Carolina Courage
On Saturday, Real Salt Lake (RSL) ended its 13-game winless streak with a convincing 3-0 victory over the New England Revolution. The match also marked RSL's first clean sheet in the MLS since May 13 against the Houston Dynamo. In the third minute, Aiden Hezarkhani struck the ball cleanly, giving RSL an early lead and ending the home team's 287-minute goalless streak.
Cloé Lacasse scored the opening goal for the North Carolina Courage (NFC) in a 2-1 victory at home against their rivals, the Royals. Lacasse's goal, her eighth of the season, was the focal point of an intense match that saw Nuria Rábano earn a penalty for North Carolina, which was converted by Ashley Sanchez. Cece Delzer, who previously had not scored a goal since her long-anticipated 25th NWSL goal, finished the game with her 25th career NWSL goal, becoming the 40th player in league history to reach that milestone.
Mina Tanaka contributed to the Royals' second goal with a long-awaited assist, continuing her impressive playmaking contributions. Both coaches praised their teams' defensive performance and build-up play, while looking to improve their chances of advancing to the playoffs.
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