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DiDi Haračić's nine saves against Utah Royal sets a single game club record for Angel City FC. Photo by Nicholai Roska for Tangent Zine
Game Highlights from Angel City FC
After their hopes of making the playoffs took an unexpected turn, Angel City FC played with nothing but pride and ended their last home game this season with a nail-biting 1-1 draw against Utah Royals, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Midfielder Claudia Zornoza's freekick in the 21' that put the Utah Royals ahead 1-0. Photo by Nicholai Roska for Tangent Zine
The visiting squad opened up the scoring in the 21' off a freekick from midfielder and birthday celebrant Claudia Zornoza. The Spanish international curved the ball from the 25-yard line sneaking into the left post to beat ACFC GK Didi Haračić.
With the support of 20,039 home fans at BMO Stadium that attended Fan Appreciation Night Celebrations, Angel City FC came in firing at the second half with more pass completions and a midfield that attacks with purpose.
Angel City FC's Alyssa Thompson establishes for ball possession. Photo by Nicholai Roska for Tangent Zine
US Women's National Team legend and supersub Sydney Leroux equalized for Angel City FC off a headed short pass from defender Gisele Thompson. The seasoned veteran trapped the ball on her chest before looping in a sensational volley just outside the penalty box in the 57'.
Angel City FC striker Messiah Bright shields the ball from Utah Royals captain and defender Kate Del Fava. Photo by Nicholai Roska for Tangent Zine
Utah Royal kept Angel City FC 's defense busy all night peppering GK Didi Haračić and the home team with 21 attempts, 10 of which were on target. Haračić held Angel City FC's fort well, making nine saves including two clutch ones in the second half that kept the scoreline deadlocked at one apiece.
Angel City FC's Didi Haračić blocks a shot from Utah Royals defender Madison Pogarch. Photo by Nicholai Roska for Tangent Zine
Angel City FC's season concludes on Nov. 1 on the road against the Portland Thorns. The game will be broadcasted live on Prime Video starting at 7pm PST.
Photos taken by Nicholai Roska for Tangent Zine
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