North Carolina Courage vs. Seattle Reign | NWSL April 27, 2024 | PS5 Simulation

the stage is set and the tension is palpable 90 minutes of what should be highly entertaining and absorbing football to come and it would take a very brave person indeed to predict the outcome what an enticing [Music] Prospect all the action coming up on eatv hello and thanks for joining us on a lovely day for a game my name's Guy M Sue Smith is alongside me for commentary and with the atmosphere building up nicely what a match this promises to be Sue what are your expectations from this well thanks as always guy it's a real pleasure to be here it's been buzzing ahead of kickoff let's hope the football lives up to the atmosphere puts the ball into the box the danger averted for now [Applause] looks a good ball they've lost it there and the attack is over Sanchez allowed to go along long way with this Sanchez [Applause] they need to be better on the ball than that Quinn quera now it needs a good ball in that will be a throwi in now the approach play looked encouraging but good defending to Snuff out any [Applause] threat they're getting into a good [Applause] position delivered into the middle it's cleared and they can breathe easier need to get tighter here and that's a shame for them nothing [Applause] doing R deniso Sullivan [Applause] they're being afforded too much space [Applause] here has the space to whip it in here O Sullivan that's strong work and possession is kept oh a great [Applause] chance passing and the movement is good here and we haven't had to wait long for the opening goal it's 1 n well we can have another look at this it's a brilliant strike she makes great contact with the ball and the goalkeeper just watches it fly past her so it's 1 n as the game restarts cook querta Alana cook Quinn [Applause] making good progress here now can this be attacked that was a good header and a good save as well [Applause] [Applause] Ficus Ral deniso [Applause] salivan oh possession lost not a good pass Lauren Barnes moving the ball forward what can they do with this but able to deal with the danger decisively well [Applause] defended Ral put into the middle and they've scored a goal to go at the stadium jumping well here's the replay and it all starts with the delivery into the box just begging for someone to get on the end of it and then what a great finish as well it's a good connection with the ball leaving the keeper with little chance it's a fantastic [Applause] [Music] goal two- n then as we get started again they're not getting close enough here space now to get a crossover and it crosses the line for a corner [Applause] it's put into the middle it's away but it's not finished [Applause] yet a nice cut back good job done to keep it there doesn't want to lose it now has to be it's there hope restored they're back in this [Applause] game well here we can see it again it's just sloppy defending they've switched off at the back and don't stay with the players they've got to do better there [Applause] and we're back underway at 2-1 [Applause] now Ashley Sanchez well it was looking good but ultimately nothing doing [Applause] Quinn oh maybe a bit of space now that's a nice cut back good patient buildup but not quite the end product [Applause] Sanchez an attack of genuine promise now and into the box it goes and a really good bit of goalkeeping to keep out the headed [Applause] attempt BS [Applause] there's good width to this attack [Applause] now Quinn keeping it nicely here and in the end all that possession counts for little there's a chance for the breakway here it's a really good break this and she's being urged to shoot oh a great chance and they can keep the pressure on with a corner they decide against putting it into the box and this could be that really ought to have been scored oh you've got to put that away but it does mean that the game's still in the balance [Applause] werter an attack of genuine promise developing and the attack is over really good [Applause] defending Ashley Sanchez [Applause] Ral now it needs a good ball in and it's a decent stop by the goalkeeper [Applause] it's been delivered and cleared well away from [Applause] goal O [Applause] salivan deniso Sullivan passing in the move is good here but unable to find the killer pass in the [Applause] end Lauren Barnes allowed to go a long way with this options available in the middle chops inside now possession lost just at the point of something [Applause] happening deniso salivan [Applause] the chance to get something going [Applause] here now to play it goes for a throw [Applause] in cook [Applause] wither lovely ball could be a [Applause] chance there's a good amount of Freedom here players waiting in the center still with a bit to do and the ball is still alive game on two goals down and totally outplayed but they've turned this match completely on its head as the replay shows the goalkeeper does everything she can she's a bit unfortunate it goes in question marks have to be asked of their defense though they certainly could have helped her out [Applause] [Applause] so it's two each as the game restarts deniso Sullivan this is looking good now what comes next good patient buildup picks out a teammate and they want to see a shot [Applause] here O [Applause] Sullivan Sanchez the defense job done for [Applause] now there's a sense of real urgency to this attack but that's where any chance of anything developing disappears [Applause] Jordan wher just dropping off to get on the ball here what a chance oh you might have to wait a long time to see anything like this again somehow incredibly they're now in front well if we look at this again what a ball this is the way to pass is just right to set up the opportunity and then through on goal she decides to go for power absolutely smashes it past the keeper and you have to say it was a good [Applause] finish and the game kicks off with the score now 3-2 Jordan wha [Applause] they need to be better on the ball than [Applause] that it's a challenge that's brought a whistle and a free kick [Applause] [Applause] well that's as easy as it gets for a [Applause] goalkeeper perfectly anticipated really well won [Applause] o salivan pushing forward with options available now but it will now be tided up and cleared [Applause] away Barnes wither there's good width to this attack now oh a great chance and a marvelous save well she just shows great reflexes and Agility to keep that out it's a top class save [Applause] it's put into the middle oh it's still in there and the defense ready for what was coming well with halim approaching the bulk of the crowd won't be happy with how things stand they've got work to do here well defensively guy they've been all all over the place they've conceded far too easily and that's got to improve but from an attacking sense they've been excellent scored some great goals you certainly know where they've got to improve on in the second [Applause] half and they've got it back [Applause] now deniso salivan goes on past the [Applause] defender looking for the [Applause] angle options available in the middle o salivan moving INF field here having to stay patient here in the right position to cut out the pass body in the way good [Applause] work Jordan wher moving the ball well here looking to extend the lead that will be a free kick and what a place for it to be [Applause] awarded and it's opened up and they can't get it through deflected behind that'll be a [Applause] [Applause] corner it's played in now and cleared well away from goal and the attack is over really good defending alicus rout there's a sense of real urgency to this attack and away they've got it clear that's good strong play they're not getting close enough here delivered towards the back stick well right idea but it's only ended up with the [Applause] keeper Ashley Sanchez [Applause] Sanchez keeping it nicely waiting for the chance to draw level and there's The Equalizer it's all square [Applause] again well let's have a look at this again it's a sweet connection generates so much power not many goalkeepers would keep that out [Applause] [Applause] out so all square once more is there to be more goals here [Applause] well it did look promising but threat [Applause] averted chance to go ahead it's in and it's their game to lose from here well here's the replay it's poor defending but you can't take anything away from the movement and the calm finish it's a really nice goal that [Applause] well please let the fun continue as this cracking game gets going again oh maybe a bit of space now but that's a really good recovery to win the ball [Applause] Lauren Barnes pushing forward now to make the right [Applause] choice and that's going to be it for the first 45 minutes [Applause] away we go then a second half to match the first would do nicely [Applause] a promising looking attack but it's come to nothing quter trying to force a mistake the chance to get something going here having a try kept out but for how long it looked like something building there but no [Applause] longer moving forward well could get it over now o salivan looking for the angle a nice cut back could be a chance oh they looked in there that's nicely cut out now there could be a chance to counter holding the ball up well looking to to bring others in good patient buildup but not quite the end [Applause] product deniso Sullivan they're not getting close enough here Sanchez is this The Equalizer oh it's still in there well that's hugely frustrating for the coach and the players good pressure this high up the pitch got room to operate in here and this could be what a stop razor Shar oh talk about reactions how good were hers then it's such close range that's a brilliant [Applause] save and here it comes and there's another one valuable breathing space for them now [Applause] now well here we can see it again and the delivery from the corners spot on and then what a great finish as well it's a good connection with the ball leaving the keeper with little chance it's a fantastic goal [Applause] [Applause] and this incredible game goes again with the score 53 [Applause] now body in the way good work o salivan nicely sets it up and denied by a top draw tackle [Applause] Barnes that's good physical play good work to regain possession Bianca San George need to get tighter here Ral Sanchez a body in the way good job done to keep it [Applause] there went for it but not a lot going for it it's a Miss of some margin [Applause] [Applause] fishlock moving it forward with purpose something on maybe goes on past the defender and across into the area oh what a goal that is truly special that's a quite incredible hit well here's the replay and it's a great technique her body positions just right it's a strong connection and what an excellent finish that is Sanchez deniso [Applause] Sullivan Ashley Sanchez that's good strong Play Strong play to keep possession Sophia herera Alana cook Quinn quter body in the way good [Applause] work that's good physical play Sanchez Jordan wha Lauren Barnes Sophia [Applause] querta Quinn could be something on it's saved magnificent from The Keeper oh that's a great save it's so close to her her reactions are quick and that's really good [Applause] goalkeeping it's put into the middle and the danger is cleared [Applause] struggling to keep the ball [Applause] there o suiv nicely played good job done to keep it there and the keeper more than equal to it [Applause] something different from the corner that's good strong play the chance yet to [Applause] appear Lily woodam bars making good progress [Applause] here well any chance has gone for [Applause] now fishlock good ball in behind a decent move looked to be building but that's it for now O Sullivan Sanchez keeps it nicely and all the pressure has forced the attack to Peter out strong play to keep possession Jordan wher body in the way good work not so much given away as cleverly won [Applause] Quinn Jessica fishlock that's good physical play now can this be attacked well they could still do something here good job done to keep it there and that's where it ends with possession lost San George Sanchez well they could get caught out on the break here that's good strong play O [Applause] Sullivan and it's been cut out there's the turnover Jessica fishlock Barnes fishlock ball taken away from them and not getting close enough here Sanchez the crowd urging her to shoot and that's nice and easy for the goalkeeper strong play to keep possession O Sullivan real opportunity and a great stop to turn the ball away Quinn Barnes [Applause] Quinn body in the way good [Applause] work moving forward well puts the ball into the box and away they've got it [Applause] clear and the hard work pays off they won the ball [Applause] doesn't want to lose it [Applause] now the approach play looked encouraging but good defending to Snuff out any threat Ficus rout Sanchez switched on and ready to intercept there [Applause] Quinn pushing forward now to make the right choice pulls it back oh that that's not properly away it's broken down and it had looked promising Felicitas [Applause] r sanche [Applause] put into the middle well not quite fully away here o [Applause] salivan Sanchez that's good strong play looking for the angle a nice cut back cuts inside strong play to keep possession oh Sullivan that's good physical play and it's offside didn't get back in time yeah and she had other options here but she chose the wrong one it's sloppy this [Music] well read to gain possession [Applause] they're being afforded too much space [Applause] here body in the way good [Applause] work and it's not the best of clearances good job done to keep it [Applause] there Sanchez and that has stopped any potential Danger allowed to go a long way with [Applause] this Bethany Baler that's good strong play nice pass and on they March the chance yet to appear the counter looks on here options available Bianca San George O Sullivan and it's on now and the keeper more than equal to it [Applause] [Applause] and it's a short Corner cuts it back strong play to keep possession and you can see and sense the frustration after that it needed a more subtle certain finish Barnes edging ever closer to goal here put into the middle and the keeper gets it and holds on to [Applause] it could be dangerous oh terrific from The Keeper super speed razor sharp reactions full time is looming what do you make of how it stands is it that they've just not performed this just hasn't been good enough they've looked disorganized all over the pitch no pressing from the front which then has a knock on effect throughout the team huge improvements are needed for the next game Sanchez and this could [Applause] be the danger averted for now [Applause] not so much given away as cleverly won o solivan oh a great [Applause] chance fishop Lily woodam Alana cook this will only frustrate them more it's keep ball well listen to that you can sense how annoyed the crowd are they know the team's been way below their usual levels now they're just sitting off the opposition it's just not good enough good job done to keep it [Applause] there struggling to get out of their own half here there's good width to this attack now Sanchez o solivan well a chance might have developed but not now woodam wither making good progress here that's good physical Play Over the by line corner kick to [Music] come and here it comes only half the job done there and the attack is over good defending [Applause] Bianca San George body in the way good work r a nice cut back they've lost it there and the attack is [Applause] over and cleared well away from goal that's good strong [Applause] play this is looking good now what comes next it's played into the box and the ball is still alive game brought to a halt a free kick given for that [Applause] well that brings the match to a close a frustrating day for the fans in attendance and it's three points dropped yeah and it was the nature of the performance more than anything they just never got out of second gear they were dominated all over the park I tell you what I wouldn't want to be in that dressing room after that [Applause] we go