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DeSmit's streak fuels Sporting Jax to first place
30 Aug
Summary
- Baylee DeSmit's goal extended her scoring streak.
- Sporting Jax secured a 2-0 shutout victory.
- New player Cat Rapp provided an assist in her debut.
Sporting Club Jacksonville achieved a commanding 2-0 victory against Dallas Trinity FC on Aug. 29, propelling them to the top of the Gainbridge Super League standings. The win marked their third consecutive shutout to start the season.
Baylee DeSmit was instrumental in the win, scoring a pivotal goal moments before halftime. This strike not only extended her personal scoring streak but also established her as the league's leading scorer overall. Her fourth goal in just three games highlights her exceptional performance.
New acquisition Cat Rapp quickly proved her value, delivering an assist in her very first minutes on the field. Rapp capitalized on a defensive misjudgment to set up Sophia Boman for an easy tap-in, doubling Sporting Jax's lead.
Goalkeeper Jamie Gerstenberg maintained a clean sheet, notching her second shutout of the season without needing to make a single save. Dallas Trinity FC squandered their best opportunity to score when Jasmine Hamid missed a penalty kick wide in stoppage time. Sporting Jacksonville's offense was relentless, generating 14 shots, even while managing without key player Paige Kenton.
Sporting Jacksonville's next match is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 4, against DC Power FC at Audi Field in Washington.
