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A first-half strike from Kiana Palacios and a heroic display from goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn propelled the Utah Royals to their maiden playoff victory.
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Utah Royals have pulled off a stunning upset, knocking out the San Diego Wave 1-0 to claim the first playoff victory in club history. It was scrappy, gutsy, and exactly the kind of result nobody saw coming.
Kiana Palacios netted the only goal of the contest in the first half, and that was all Utah needed. Between the posts, Mandy McGlynn was nothing short of sensational - racking up four crucial saves to keep San Diego at bay, as NWSL reports.
The goalkeeper's finest hour came in the 70th minute, when she flung herself across goal to block a ferocious effort that looked destined for the net. From that point on, Utah's backline dug in, refusing to buckle under sustained Wave pressure.
The final whistle confirmed a landmark result for the Royals - and a painful early exit for San Diego.
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