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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Sporting JAX made history in its inaugural season, but the wait for a playoff win will continue.
The Carolina Ascent made a goal six minutes in stand up to deny host Sporting JAX in a 1-0 game at Hodges Stadium in the Gainbridge Super League women’s playoff semifinals on Sunday night. The Ascent moves on to the championship match, while Sporting JAX enters the offseason celebrating a historic first season.
Mackenzie George scored the only goal on a close range shot for Carolina. It marked Ascent’s second win over Sporting JAX in as many games. Carolina beat the local team 3-1 in the regular season finale on May 16.
Sporting JAX was far more aggressive throughout the match, outshooting Carolina 17-10 and more than doubling the Ascent on corners (nine to four). But Sporting JAX couldn’t get anything to fall. It finished its first season with a 16-8-5 record.
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