Wave Ties for Third
Trinity Byars Leads San Diego Wave to 4-2 Victory Over Utah Royals
Trinity Byars delivered a dominant performance with two goals and two assists as the San Diego Wave defeated the Utah Royals 4-2 in the National Women's Soccer League Winnipeg Free Press. The victory pulls the Wave into a tie with the Royals on points for third place in the standings Winnipeg Free Press.
Byars Puts Wave Ahead Early and Often
Byars opened the scoring just four minutes in with her first goal of the match SF Examiner. She then assisted on goals by Melanie Barcenas and Mina Tanaka in the 29th minute to extend San Diego's lead Winnipeg Free Press. Byars struck again in the 62nd minute with her second goal, giving the Wave a 3-2 advantage Winnipeg Free Press. Ludmila added an insurance goal late in the match, also assisted by Byars, to seal the 4-2 victory SF Examiner.
Utah Stays Close Despite Slow Start
The Royals struggled early but kept pace with San Diego through the middle of the match. Mina Tanaka scored Utah's first goal just before halftime, her eighth of the season Winnipeg Free Press. Utah got another goal late in the game when Cece Delzer appeared to score in the 82nd minute, but the goal was overturned for offside Winnipeg Free Press, preventing the Royals from narrowing the gap further.
San Diego and Utah Battle for Playoff Position
The 4-2 result gives both teams an equal number of points in the NWSL standings Winnipeg Free Press. The two clubs now sit tied for third place Winnipeg Free Press. Friday night's match on the road for Utah tested both squads as the season progresses and playoff positioning becomes increasingly important Daily Item.
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