Deja Davis scored a header early in the second half to help the Boston Legacy defeat Racing Louisville 2-1 on Friday night. The National Women’s Soccer League matchup took place at Gillette Stadium following a rain delay that lasted more than an hour.
Key match highlights
The game featured several significant moments for both clubs as they played out their respective seasons:
- Amanda Gutierres opened the scoring for Boston in the ninth minute off a cross from Bianca St-Georges.
- Kayla Fischer equalized for Louisville in the 22nd minute after a mistake by goalkeeper Laurel Ivory.
- Deja Davis secured the win for the Legacy with her first career NWSL goal in the 51st minute.
- Emma Sears missed a late header in stoppage time that could have tied the game for Racing.
How did the Deja Davis goal impact the game?
The decisive goal from Deja Davis provided the margin of victory in a contest where neither side was playing for postseason positioning. Both the Boston Legacy and Racing Louisville have already been eliminated from playoff contention. While Boston has secured four wins in their last six matches, Louisville has struggled, remaining winless in their last eight games.
Team roster updates
Both teams faced notable absences during the Friday night contest. Boston played without starting goalkeeper Casey Murphy, who was recently placed on the season-ending injury list due to a torn posterior cruciate ligament in her left knee. Additionally, the Legacy were unable to use recently acquired forward Gift Monday because she was away on international duty.
FAQ
What was the final score of the match?
The Boston Legacy defeated Racing Louisville with a final score of 2-1.
Was this a significant goal for Deja Davis?
Yes, the header scored in the 51st minute marked the first career NWSL goal for Davis.
