Shanley ensured the result from last year, a win in their favor, stayed the same with a 1-0 win over the Demons that wasn't decided until penalty kicks got involved. Before the penalty kicks, both teams played a hard-fought regulation 80 minutes, plus two 10-minute overtime halves. Entering the game, Bismarck coach Michelle Brown knew scoring on the Deacons would be a challenge. [...] My defense and goalie stepped up huge this game, but (Bismarck) has athletes and they definitely belonged here." "In the second half, we were more aware of their goal kicks and played safer while making sure we could still counter."

Source: The Express Tribune June 03, 2022 16:06 UTC