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Olly Coe stands over the ball on the edge of the penalty box. Four defenders in the wall. The goalkeeper is organizing his line.

The right winger takes a touch and beats his defender with a quick feint. He plays it to a teammate centrally, who drives forward before slipping a chip over the defense into the channel. The cross comes in toward the edge of the six-yard box where Gabi Morad is waiting.

The ball comes to Reese Crance on her own half. Real Colorado Olympico have been building attacks all game against Utah Surf without finding the breakthrough. Now Reese sees something her teammates haven't created yet: space ahead and a 1v1 opportunity.

Phoenix FC are pressing high after an early goal. Kane Harris and a teammate push Glebe Wanderers back toward their own box following a throw-in. The ball comes loose. A misplaced pass rolls into Kane's path.

The clearance comes from West Coast FC's defensive line. Emma Verbanov drops back from her striker position to collect it in the center circle. Two City SC Southwest defenders close on her immediately, sandwiching her before she can turn.

Josh Barcoe stands outside the box as his teammate Marty Dalton runs up to take the corner. Bridge United AFC are trailing 1-0 to Evergreen B in the St Canices Credit Union Premier Division. They've had chances all match, but nothing's gone in.