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Michelle Cooper's extra-time penalty sealed a hard-fought 1-0 win for Kansas City Current over Angel City FC, booking their place in the NWSL semi-finals.
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Kansas City Current are into the NWSL semi-finals after grinding out a 1-0 victory over Angel City FC in a tense quarterfinal clash at CPKC Stadium on 7 November.
It was a match defined by defensive resilience. Angel City's backline - marshalled superbly by Sarah Gorden, Gisele Thompson and Evelyn Shores - frustrated Kansas City for the best part of 90 minutes. Neither side could find a breakthrough despite a combined 18 corner kicks.
The deadlock was finally broken in the 96th minute. Angel City goalkeeper Angelina Anderson was penalised for a foul during a corner, handing Kansas City a spot-kick. Michelle Cooper stepped up and coolly dispatched the penalty, sending the home crowd into raptures, as NWSL reports.
The victory carries extra weight for a side still scarred by their 2025 playoff exit. Last season, Gotham ripped the rug from under Kansas City with a last-gasp goal in the quarterfinals. This time, the Current made sure there would be no repeat.
For Angel City, the journey ends here. For Kansas City, it feels like unfinished business is only just beginning.
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