Fort Lauderdale United 0:1 Sporting Jacksonville — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Baylee DeSmit struck in the 89th minute as Sporting Jacksonville edged Fort Lauderdale United 0-1 in the USL Super League, Women, with Ginger Fontenot's midfield control earning her the standout rating of 7.6. The late winner capped a disciplined away display that belied the hosts' territorial dominance throughout the contest.

The match turned on a single moment of composure, as DeSmit converted with just one minute of normal time remaining after a tense second half had produced little clear-cut action. The game had simmered with frustration before that, marked by yellow cards for Maggie Illig on the stroke of the hour and Emily Thompson shortly after, while Shea Moyer and Haley Thomas both saw bookings in the closing stages as Fort Lauderdale pushed for an equaliser that never arrived.

The numbers told a stark tale of possession without penetration, as Fort Lauderdale held 61% of the ball yet registered no shots on target and an expected goals figure of zero, while Sporting Jacksonville were equally blunt in front of goal until DeSmit's decisive intervention. Fontenot, a midfielder, justified her top rating through a quietly influential display that anchored the visitors' structure, even if the data offers no individual attacking output. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Sporting Jacksonville, and the result confirmed that prediction, though the narrow margin of victory flattered a side that controlled the second half on pressure without ever truly dominating.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Fort Lauderdale United vs Sporting Jacksonville?

Fort Lauderdale United 0-1 Sporting Jacksonville (USL Super League, Women).

Who scored?

Baylee DeSmit (89') for Sporting Jacksonville.

Was Sporting Jacksonville's win deserved?

Yes — Sporting Jacksonville were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Fort Lauderdale United vs Sporting Jacksonville?

Yellow cards: Maggie Illig (Sporting Jacksonville); Emily Thompson (Fort Lauderdale United); Shea Moyer (Fort Lauderdale United); Haley Thomas (Fort Lauderdale United).

First half0 - 0

Second half0 - 1

50
M. Illig
(Foul)
55
M. Swinton
M. Illig
56
E. Thompson
(Foul)
57
K. Van Treeck
E. Thompson
68
M. Teater
P. Kenton
68
C. Murray
G. Fontenot
79
A. Lindsay Hugh
K. Locklear
79
T. Smith
G. Cutler
79
F. Walters
S. Gordan
83
D. Todd
N. Vernis
84
M. Descary
S. Jones
85
A. Fernández
A. Puerta
89
S. Moyer
(Foul)
89
B. DeSmit
90 + 4
H. Thomas
(Argument)

Head to Head meetings Fort Lauderdale United - Sporting Jacksonville

Matches5
The biggest draw1-1
The most effective match1-4

Fort Lauderdale United

Sporting Jacksonville

0
Victories
1
Draws
4
Victories

label	first team	second team
Victories	0	4
Scored goals	2	10
Average per game	0.4	2
The biggest victory	0	1-4