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Gambone Scores Late Goal in the Legacy’s 2-1 Victory over the Royals
Nicki Hernandez set up the decisive cross as Boston ended a four-game skid and improved to 6-12-5.
- On Friday night in Sandy, Utah, Boston Legacy forward Aleigh Gambone scored a diving header in the 86th minute to secure a 2-1 road victory over the Utah Royals.
- The victory snapped a four-game losing streak for Boston, which had allowed 15 goals during that defensive stretch against a Utah Royals team tied for the NWSL lead with 40 goals.
- Boston forward Aïssata Traoré scored her eighth goal in the 10th minute, but Utah forward Kiana Palacios equalized in the 17th minute off a long ball from goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn.
- Goalkeeper Laurel Ivory made two saves in her second consecutive start, helping preserve the result as the franchise's second road victory in its history.
- With seven matches remaining in the season, the Legacy travel to face the Washington Spirit on Sunday, Sept. 13.
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Boston Legacy FC at Utah Royals: 3 Thoughts
Boston Legacy FC defeated the Utah Royals 2-1 on the road Friday, earning its first win in over a month.The Swans looked more like their usual selves and produced a performance that was miles better than the one earlier in the week. The victory brought the team up to 14th in the league with a total of 23 points.Head coach Filipa Patão made three changes to her previous lineup. Laurel Ivory got her second start in goal behind Deja Davis, Jorelyn …
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