Portland Thorns FC vs Utah Royals, 2024 NWSL, Regular Season
· NWSL
FT
1 - 2
1 - 2
Utah Royals edge Portland Thorns 2-1
Led by goals from Hannah Betfort and Mina Tanaka, the Royals slip past the Thorns.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 6': Attempt saved. Mina Tanaka (Utah Royals) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Zoe Burns.
- 7': Attempt saved. Allyson Sentnor (Utah Royals) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner.
- 8': Foul by Madison Pogarch (Utah Royals).
- 8': Reyna Reyes (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 8': Attempt blocked. Christine Sinclair (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jessie Fleming.
- 9': Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Ana Tejada.
- 9': Attempt missed. Isabella Obaze (Portland Thorns) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Olivia Moultrie with a cross following a corner.
- 10': Attempt missed. Hannah Betfort (Utah Royals) header from very close range is too high.
- 10': Foul by Zoe Burns (Utah Royals).
- 10': Marie Müller (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 11': Foul by Morgan Weaver (Portland Thorns).
- 11': Madison Pogarch (Utah Royals) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 14': Attempt saved. Claudia Zornoza (Utah Royals) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 14': Corner, Utah Royals. Conceded by Shelby Hogan.
- 16': Corner, Utah Royals. Conceded by Olivia Moultrie.
- 16': Attempt saved. Madison Pogarch (Utah Royals) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 18': Attempt blocked. Christine Sinclair (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked.
- 18': Attempt saved. Christine Sinclair (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 19': Attempt blocked. Mina Tanaka (Utah Royals) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ana Tejada.
- 20': Corner, Utah Royals. Conceded by Olivia Moultrie.
- 20': Attempt missed. Kaleigh Riehl (Utah Royals) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Cloé Lacasse following a corner.
- 21': Delay in match because of an injury Becky Sauerbrunn (Portland Thorns).
- 22': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 24': Attempt saved. Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Morgan Weaver.
- 24': Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Madison Pogarch.
- 25': Attempt saved. Hannah Betfort (Utah Royals) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 28': Attempt blocked. Cloé Lacasse (Utah Royals) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Hannah Betfort.
- 29': Foul by Allyson Sentnor (Utah Royals).
- 29': Jessie Fleming (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Cloé Lacasse (Utah Royals) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 29': Foul by Reyna Reyes (Portland Thorns).
- 30': Attempt saved. Morgan Weaver (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Christine Sinclair.
- 34': Attempt missed. Allyson Sentnor (Utah Royals) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Kaleigh Riehl.
- 35': Foul by Cloé Lacasse (Utah Royals).
- 35': Jessie Fleming (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Allyson Sentnor (Utah Royals) hits the right post with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Cloé Lacasse with a headed pass.
- 36': Attempt missed. Ana Tejada (Utah Royals) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.
- 37': Delay in match because of an injury Kaleigh Riehl (Utah Royals).
- 37': Delay in match because of an injury Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns).
- 40': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 42': Foul by Morgan Weaver (Portland Thorns).
- 42': Kate Del Fava (Utah Royals) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Foul by Cloé Lacasse (Utah Royals).
- 44': Jessie Fleming (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+1': Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
- 45'+3': Ana Tejada (Utah Royals) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+3': Foul by Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns).
- 45'+3': Attempt missed. Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Morgan Weaver.
- 45'+5': Foul by Morgan Weaver (Portland Thorns).
- 45'+5': Kaleigh Riehl (Utah Royals) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+6': Attempt blocked. Mina Tanaka (Utah Royals) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 45'+7': Attempt blocked. Cloé Lacasse (Utah Royals) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mina Tanaka.
- 45'+7': First Half ends, Portland Thorns 0, Utah Royals 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Portland Thorns 0, Utah Royals 0.
- 46': Hand ball by Mina Tanaka (Utah Royals).
- 47': Attempt blocked. Marie Müller (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 47': Goal! Portland Thorns 0, Utah Royals 1. Hannah Betfort (Utah Royals) right footed shot from outside the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Allyson Sentnor following a fast break.
- 49': Foul by Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns).
- 49': Hannah Betfort (Utah Royals) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 50': Attempt saved. Claudia Zornoza (Utah Royals) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner.
- 50': Goal! Portland Thorns 0, Utah Royals 2. Mina Tanaka (Utah Royals) header from very close range to the bottom left corner following a set piece situation.
- 51': Penalty Portland Thorns. Jessie Fleming draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 51': Penalty conceded by Madison Pogarch (Utah Royals) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 53': Goal! Portland Thorns 1, Utah Royals 2. Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner.
- 57': Attempt saved. Hannah Betfort (Utah Royals) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Madison Pogarch.
- 58': Foul by Sam Coffey (Portland Thorns).
- 58': Mina Tanaka (Utah Royals) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 58': Substitution, Utah Royals. Cameron Tucker replaces Mina Tanaka.
- 59': Corner, Utah Royals. Conceded by Kelli Hubly.
- 60': Attempt missed. Allyson Sentnor (Utah Royals) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Cameron Tucker.
- 67': Attempt missed. Morgan Weaver (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Kelli Hubly following a fast break.
- 70': Delay in match (Utah Royals).
- 72': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 73': Substitution, Portland Thorns. Payton Linnehan replaces Marie Müller.
- 76': Cameron Tucker (Utah Royals) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 76': Foul by Isabella Obaze (Portland Thorns).
- 77': Substitution, Portland Thorns. Nicole Payne replaces Kelli Hubly.
- 78': Attempt blocked. Cloé Lacasse (Utah Royals) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Hannah Betfort.
- 78': Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Ana Tejada.
- 81': Attempt blocked. Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jessie Fleming.
- 83': Delay in match because of an injury Mandy Haught (Utah Royals).
- 84': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Portland Thorns. Alexa Spaanstra replaces Morgan Weaver.
- 90'+1': Fourth official has announced 8 minutes of added time.
- 90'+6': Foul by Hannah Betfort (Utah Royals).
- 90'+6': Isabella Obaze (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+7': Attempt blocked. Christine Sinclair (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Payton Linnehan with a cross.
- 90'+7': Attempt missed. Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Jessie Fleming.
- 90'+9': Substitution, Utah Royals. Dana Foederer replaces Allyson Sentnor.
- 90'+10': Foul by Payton Linnehan (Portland Thorns).
- 90'+10': Madison Pogarch (Utah Royals) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+10': Second Half ends, Portland Thorns 1, Utah Royals 2.
- 0': Match ends, Portland Thorns 1, Utah Royals 2.
Statistics
 UTA |
POR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 9 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 3 | Saves | 7 |
| 54.6 | Possession | 45.4 |
| 20 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 9 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 416 | Accurate Passes | 307 |
| 501 | Passes | 410 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 8 | Crosses | 12 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 61 | Long Balls | 64 |
| 34 | Accurate Long Balls | 30 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 5 |
| 10 | Effective Tackles | 13 |
| 14 | Tackles | 25 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 7 | Interceptions | 13 |
| 18 | Effective Clearances | 12 |
| 18 | Clearances | 12 |
Game Information
Competition: NWSL
Venue: Providence Park
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Attendance: 17,451
Venue: Providence Park
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Attendance: 17,451
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| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pride | 26 | +26 | 60 |
| 2 | Washington Spirit | 26 | +23 | 56 |
| 3 | NJ/NY Gotham FC | 26 | +21 | 56 |
| 4 | Kansas City Current | 26 | +26 | 55 |
Line-Ups
Portland Thorns FC (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Shelby Hogan (GK) |
| 4 | Becky Sauerbrunn |
| 5 | Isabella Obaze |
| 20 | Kelli Hubly |
| 21 | Jessie Fleming |
| 17 | Sam Coffey |
| 13 | Olivia Moultrie |
| 23 | Marie Müller |
| 2 | Reyna Reyes |
| 22 | Morgan Weaver |
| 12 | Christine Sinclair |
Utah Royals (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mandy Haught (GK) |
| 18 | Kaleigh Riehl |
| 8 | Kate Del Fava |
| 16 | Madison Pogarch |
| 12 | Zoe Burns |
| 9 | Ally Sentnor |
| 17 | Ana Tejada |
| 26 | Claudia Zornoza |
| 33 | Hannah Betfort |
| 24 | Cloé Lacasse |
| 29 | Mina Tanaka |
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