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.

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 first 15 minutes. With one bouncing off the post, one missing high, and two more getting saved by goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn, Utah escaped by the skin

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