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The Washington Spirit held a lead 70-plus minutes, however allow a late goal for a draw against the Utah Royals at Audi Field. <\/p>\n
Washington (0-1-2, 2 pts) took the lead in the 18th minute when Sofia Cantore with space, sent a pass into the box, it was defected high into the air in front of the goal box, and came down right on the head of Rebecca Bernal for the goal.<\/p>\n
Utah goalkeeper Mia Justus then came up with several clutch saves keeping the Royals close.<\/p>\n
Then in the 85th minute, Spirit goalkeeper Sandy MacIver’s outlet to Tara Rudd was intercepted by Midfielder Cece Delzer who then sent the ball across to Tanaka who put it in the back of the net. <\/p>\n
Washington outshot Utah 6-4<\/p>\n
Next up for the Spirit, the home opener for the newest NWSL team, Denver Summit FC Saturday March 28th at 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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