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Ali’s late goal propels Rutgers into second round of NCAA Tournament
Thorns’ draftee Amirah Ali scores the late winner for Rutgers.
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Portland Thorns FC’s third draft pick of 2021, Amirah Ali, did not feature until the second half in Rutgers’ first-round win in the NCAA women’s soccer tournament, but was pivotal in the Scarlet Knights’ 1-0 defeat of Southeastern Louisiana.
Southeastern Louisiana entered the match looking for their first-ever NCAA tournament win, entering the tourney in good form. The Lady Lions had won eleven straight matches prior to today.