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CARY, N.C. – The Utah Royals stuck around and delivered when it mattered most to steal a point on the road against the North Carolina Courage at First Horizon Stadium on Saturday.
After conceding a penalty in the 89th minute, Utah trailed 1-0 and was on the brink of heartbreak. Forward Paige Monaghan stepped up and saved the result with a close-range goal to make it 1-1 in the 94th minute.
The Royals have now forced draws in four of their last six matches.
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Utah Royals Save A Point In North Carolina
As has been a theme of late for the Royals, they were put into their defensive third early and often.
The Courage unleashed four shots in the firs