Super Falcons of Nigeria star Uchenna Kanu now has 4 goals in the NWSL as Racing Louisville thrash Ifeoma Onumonu's Utah Royals.
Super Falcons of Nigeria striker Uchenna Kanu is back on the social media trends.
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Uchenna Kanu: Super Falcons star makes NWSL history with Racing Louisville
Super Falcons star Uchenna Kanu makes NWSL history with Racing Louisville as a brace sparks a draw against Portland Thorn.
The Utah Royals FC endured a disheartening 5-1 thumping at Lynn Family Stadium, their third straight loss in their inaugural NWSL campaign.
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Super Falcons: Uchenna Kanu scores for Racing Louisville against Orlando Pride
In a 2-2 draw between Racing Louisville and Orlando Pride, Super Falcons star Uchenna Kanu was on target.
The home team took the lead in the 26th minute when Lauren Milliet, a wingback for Louisville, found acres of space down the right flank and sent a whipped, swerving cross to the back post, where teammate Uchenna Kanu met it with a header for her fourth league goal of the year.
The Royals would still be only one goal behind their opponents and within striking distance with halftime approaching.
But, with the clock ticking close to halftime, fullback Olivia Griffitts received a through pass from teammate Sentnor in the right half-space.
She then took a first touch to sidestep an approaching defender and fired a right-footed effort into the top left corner for her first-ever NWSL career goal for the equalizer.
In the 68th minute, Savannah DeMelo then easily collected the rebound and tapped into an empty net to give Louisville a lead again.
After Up stepped on DeMelo, Louisville was awarded a penalty in the 78th minute, and the game went from two to three as she made no mistake from the spot, sending Haught the wrong way.
Reilyn Turner scored a goal in the 87th minute after rising highest at the back post to head in a cross from Carson Pickett.
Later in the game, Emma Sears' strong shot into the net's roof made it five goals, capping the afternoon's scoring achievements.
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