KC Current wins third straight NWSL game; Chawinga and Kundananji score historic goals

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Temwa Chawinga became the first Malawian player to score in the National Women's Soccer League and was one of four players to score for the Kansas City Current in their 4-2 win against Angel City. Vanessa DiBernardo, Alexa Spaanstra, and Bia Zaneratto also scored.

Houston Dash forward Diana Ordóñez, center, hugs goalkeeper Jane Campbell after the team’s victory over Bay FC in an NWSL soccer match Saturday, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. Houston Dash forward Diana Ordóñez celebrates with teammates after scoring against Bay FC during the second half of an NWSL soccer match Saturday, March 30, 2024, in San Jose, Calif.

In the 19th minute, Asisat Oshoala’s goal was blocked and fell to Castellanos, who slammed her shot into the upper left corner. In the 93rd minute, Kundananji cut into the box and unleashed a shot into the upper left corner to level the match. She became the first Zambian player to score in an NWSL match. Kundananji,Uninspired Man United lucky to draw at Brentford in dramatic finishBayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel congratulates Leverkusen, says Bundesliga title hopes are over

Sydney Leroux headed in Claire Emslie’s cross in the 50th minute for Angel City, but the Current responded a minute later. After her teammate won a clearance, Zaneratto collected the ball and passed to Chawinga on her right. The forward sent a powerful shot into the back of the net, becoming the first Malawian player to score in the NWSL.

The Current got an insurance goal late in the match when Angel City goalkeeper Angelina Anderson came far off her line to punch a ball away, but it fell to Zaneratto, who slipped her shot into the upper right corner.

 

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