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Portland Thorns win NWSL Challenge Cup title over Gotham FC in thrilling PK shootout
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The 2021 season has barely started, but already the Portland Thorns can already count the year as a success, winning NWSL Challenge Cup final Saturday in a thrilling 5-6 penalty kick shootout over Gotham FC at Providence Park after a tense 1-1 draw.
Morgan Weaver scored and sealed victory as the 14th kicker after Thorns goalkeeper AD Franch made a huge save one kick before, guessing correctly and palming away Nahomi Kawasumi’s shot.
The shootout lasted seven rounds, capping off an electric match with plenty of scoring chances. As the fourth kicker in the back-and-forth, Meghan Klingenberg sent her kick rattling off the crossbar, but in the following attempt, Gotham’s Jennifer Cudjoe did the same, keeping the drama alive.
2021 NWSL Challenge Cup Final Mega-Preview: Portland Thorns vs. NJ/NY Gotham FC
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Portland Thorns FC will host NJ/NY Gotham FC tomorrow for the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup Final. The Thorns have the opportunity to lift a trophy for the first time since winning the 2017 NWSL Championship.
“It’s gonna be a great challenge,” said Thorns Head Coach Mark Parsons in the pre-match media availability. “I’ve got a lot of respect for Gotham. I love that they are a team that want the ball and that’s going to provide a big challenge. A team that’s brave and has the ball against us can cause us problems…
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