OL Reign and Sky Blue FC settled for a scoreless draw on Tuesday, the first shutout of the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup tournament in Utah.
The first half ended in a 0-0 stalemate, with just a handful of close opportunities from both sides. The closest came from Sky Blue FC where an incredible counter nearly set up Nahomi Kawasumi to score the opening goal of the half. But OL Reign defender Lauren Barnes flew in at the last second to recover and prevent the ball from hitting the back of the net.
So so close for @SkyBlueFC's Nahomi Kawasumi 😣
— CBS Sports Soccer (@CBSSportsSoccer) July 1, 2020
The match remains scoreless going into the half. pic.twitter.com/u51VnN7Mtu
The second half saw both teams come out of the tunnel a lot more energized and ready to put their team up over the other, but ultimately that energy never materialized into any actual scoring. It felt like OL Reign had the closest of all the close opportunities to score in the final 45. Jasmyne Spencer, who came on in the 76th minute, was on a breakaway and just had the goalkeeper to beat when her shot met the hands of Kailen Sheridan to keep things even.
Jasmyn Spencer breaks through, but is denied by @SkyBlueFC's Kailen Sheridan 💪 pic.twitter.com/XPvgBv6mu5
— CBS Sports Soccer (@CBSSportsSoccer) July 1, 2020
I am so proud to be on a team w strong, beautiful, talented black women. They have patiently taught us ab race& the injustices that occur in USA w kindness&grace.When I kneel it’s not ab the flag. It’s ab coming together as 1&holding USA to a higher standard2 bring equality 2 ALL pic.twitter.com/jcTjaX5U3d
— Allie Long (@ALLIE_LONG) June 30, 2020
Tonight's Saker @ShopRiteStores Woman of the Match is @McCaLL2! #SBFC pic.twitter.com/sLsBM0a7aC
— Sky Blue FC (@SkyBlueFC) July 1, 2020
"@Kailen_Sheridan, showing why she's such an important part to the success of @SkyBlueFC." 💪
— NWSL (@NWSL) July 1, 2020
This point blank 🛑 earns Sheridan tonight's @SecretDeodorant No Sweat Play of the Match.#NWSLChallengeCup pic.twitter.com/O5yawF2cjo
That’s our keeper 👏 @Kailen_Sheridan | #SBFC https://t.co/QRNzw8NBZv
— Sky Blue FC (@SkyBlueFC) July 1, 2020
Great goaltending led to a 0-0 draw but both @OLReign and @SkyBlueFC had their chances.
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) July 1, 2020
Full Highlight ⬇️#NWSLChallengeCup pic.twitter.com/GFZLavVLYX
.@OLReign and @SkyBlueFC walk away with 1⃣ point after the final whistle🙌 pic.twitter.com/ULDCyiVvlc
— Women's ICC (@iccwomen) July 1, 2020
Names of Black men and women killed by police pic.twitter.com/b7XeHoENaj
— ✩ NWSL ✩ tech ✩ support ✩ (@nwsltechsupport) July 1, 2020
Allie Long (@OLReign) sólo erró 2 pases en todo el partido (94.3% de efectividad). Además, hizo 7 tackles. #NWSLChallengeCup #RGNvNJ pic.twitter.com/GeoXTuySJK
— NWSL Analitica (@NwslAnalitica) July 1, 2020
.@SkyBlueFC and @OLReign both come away with 1️⃣ point after a hard fought match #NWSLChallengeCup 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Gz4EdCRAy6
— CBS Sports Soccer (@CBSSportsSoccer) July 1, 2020
A point for each side. 🤝#RGNvNJ | #NWSLChallengeCup pic.twitter.com/SYU9FgLkXf
— NWSL (@NWSL) July 1, 2020
.@SkyBlueFC and @OLReign both come away with 1️⃣ point after a hard fought match #NWSLChallengeCup 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Gz4EdCRAy6
— CBS Sports Soccer (@CBSSportsSoccer) July 1, 2020
.@SkyBlueFC and @OLReign both come away with 1️⃣ point after a hard fought match #NWSLChallengeCup 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Gz4EdCRAy6
— CBS Sports Soccer (@CBSSportsSoccer) July 1, 2020
We end our first match of the Challenge Cup in a draw.
— OL Reign (@OLReign) July 1, 2020
Catch our next match on July 4. pic.twitter.com/NajZgt43Hw
FT: Walking away with a point tonight. #SBFC pic.twitter.com/RjUUzicdQs
— Sky Blue FC (@SkyBlueFC) July 1, 2020
90+3' Referee Michael Radchuk brings the second half to a close
— OL Reign (@OLReign) July 1, 2020
Four minutes of stoppage time!
— Sky Blue FC (@SkyBlueFC) July 1, 2020
0-0 | #SBFC
90+1' A diagonal ball is collected by Murphy, who plays quickly#RGNvNJ | 0-0
— OL Reign (@OLReign) July 1, 2020
.@Kailen_Sheridan does @Kailen_Sheridan things 🧱 pic.twitter.com/JKOItdo48L
— Sky Blue FC (@SkyBlueFC) July 1, 2020
90+1' The 4th official indicates a minimum of four minutes of stoppage time in the second half#RGNvNJ | 0-0
— OL Reign (@OLReign) July 1, 2020
This is FANTASTIC.
— Sarah Spain (@SarahSpain) July 1, 2020
Major props to @olreign for taking the message a step further and using their platform to inspire conversation and change. ✊🏻✊🏽✊🏿 https://t.co/9XEdOxyNfz
Jasmyn Spencer breaks through, but is denied by @SkyBlueFC's Kailen Sheridan 💪 pic.twitter.com/XPvgBv6mu5
— CBS Sports Soccer (@CBSSportsSoccer) July 1, 2020
@Jas_it_Up is not playing. https://t.co/GaDqJf2aN0
— OL Reign (@OLReign) July 1, 2020
Welcome back, Jasmyne Spencer! #RGNvNJ | 0-0 | #NWSL pic.twitter.com/yco9hOM0be
— 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿 (@RachaelKriger) July 1, 2020
85' The best chance of the night for OL Reign, a long header forward is flicked on by Momiki for Spencer, who gets behind the back line. Sheridan is able to stop the forward from finishing, however#RGNvNJ | 0-0
— OL Reign (@OLReign) July 1, 2020
.@SkyBlueFC's Nahomi Kawasumi feeds the ball in to Elizabeth Eddy who ALMOST gets this one through, but the match remains scoreless. pic.twitter.com/5IGh5R4RZc
— CBS Sports Soccer (@CBSSportsSoccer) July 1, 2020
A wicked rebound in front of goal, but as always - @Kailen_Sheridan is up to the task 🧤
— NWSL (@NWSL) July 1, 2020
0-0 | #RGNvNJ
Tune in now on @CBSAllAccess and @Twitch. pic.twitter.com/bMLN6y8prf
84' Momiki draws another free kick#RGNvNJ | 0-0
— OL Reign (@OLReign) July 1, 2020
83' Momiki draws a free kick along the near side#RGNvNJ | 0-0
— OL Reign (@OLReign) July 1, 2020
Steph Cox. Still a boss. That is the tweet #NWSLChallengeCup @NWSL @OLReign
— Jordan Angeli (@jordangeli) July 1, 2020
82' Momiki hounds Sheridan after a backpass, winning a throw in on the near side#RGNvNJ | 0-0
— OL Reign (@OLReign) July 1, 2020
