North Texas SC 3:1 Tacoma Defiance — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

North Texas SC came from behind to beat Tacoma Defiance 3-1 in MLS Next Pro. Tacoma took the lead through Xavi Gnaulati in the 50th minute, but North Texas responded with three unanswered goals.

Slade Starnes equalised in the 69th minute, Daniel Baran put North Texas ahead three minutes later, and Da'vian Kimbrough added a third in the 90th. That run of goals turned the match around after a slow start.

North Texas controlled the game statistically, holding 58% possession and outshooting Tacoma 17-7. Their expected-goals total was 1.43 to Tacoma's 0.41, and they created two big chances to Tacoma's none.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of North Texas SC vs Tacoma Defiance?

North Texas SC 3-1 Tacoma Defiance (MLS Next Pro).

Who scored?

Xavi Gnaulati (50', assist Charlie Gaffney) for Tacoma Defiance; Slade Starnes (69', assist Caleb Swann) for North Texas SC; Daniel Baran (72') for North Texas SC; Da'vian Kimbrough (90') for North Texas SC.

Was North Texas SC's win deserved?

Not really — the opponent was the better side; North Texas SC won on finishing.

Were there any cards in North Texas SC vs Tacoma Defiance?

Yellow cards: Leandro Gonçalves (North Texas SC); Danny Robles (Tacoma Defiance); Mohammed Shour (Tacoma Defiance); Drew Brown (Tacoma Defiance).

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