of NWSL Challenge Cup
On Saturday, June 27th, OL Reign overcame an early deficit to defeat Angel City FC in the second half of the NWSL Challenge Cup. The match was a thrilling one, with both teams playing hard and showing why they are two of the top teams in the league.
The match started off with Angel City FC taking the lead in the first half. They were able to capitalize on their early momentum and take a 1-0 lead into halftime. However, OL Reign was not deterred and came out in the second half with a renewed energy.
OL Reign was able to tie the game up in the 51st minute when forward Bethany Balcer scored her first goal of the tournament. She was able to take advantage of a defensive error by Angel City FC and put the ball in the back of the net. This goal gave OL Reign the momentum they needed to take control of the game.
In the 70th minute, OL Reign was able to take the lead when forward Megan Rapinoe scored her first goal of the tournament. She was able to capitalize on a defensive mistake by Angel City FC and put the ball in the back of the net. This goal gave OL Reign a 2-1 lead and they were able to hold on for the remainder of the match.
The match ended with OL Reign taking home a 2-1 victory over Angel City FC. This victory was a huge one for OL Reign as it put them at the top of their group in the NWSL Challenge Cup. It also showed that they are one of the top teams in the league and can compete with anyone.
Overall, it was an exciting match between two of the top teams in the NWSL. OL Reign was able to overcome an early deficit and take home a 2-1 victory over Angel City FC. This victory puts them at the top of their group in the NWSL Challenge Cup and shows that they are one of the top teams in the league.
