On Saturday, August 15th, OL Reign secured a draw against Louisville FC with two late goals. The match was a hard-fought battle between two teams looking to make a statement in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL).
OL Reign got off to a slow start, as Louisville FC took the lead in the first half. Louisville FC’s goal came from a corner kick that was headed in by forward Cheyna Matthews. OL Reign was unable to respond in the first half and went into the break trailing 1-0.
In the second half, OL Reign came out with more energy and began to create chances. In the 70th minute, OL Reign equalized with a goal from forward Bethany Balcer. Balcer was able to find the back of the net after a scramble in the box.
With the score tied 1-1, both teams looked for a winner. Louisville FC had a few chances to take the lead but were unable to capitalize. In the 87th minute, OL Reign found their winner when forward Jasmyne Spencer scored from close range.
The match ended 2-1 in favor of OL Reign. The win was a huge result for the team, as they have been struggling in recent weeks. The result also keeps them in contention for a playoff spot in the NWSL.
Overall, it was an exciting match between two teams looking to make a statement in the NWSL. OL Reign were able to secure a draw with two late goals and keep their playoff hopes alive. It will be interesting to see how they fare in their upcoming matches.
