Kansas City Current advanced to the NWSL semifinals with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Angel City at CPKC Stadium on Saturday, ending Angel City's 10-game unbeaten streak.
The quarterfinal match remained scoreless through 90 minutes despite both teams tying for the league lead with 54 goals each during the regular season. The decisive moment came five minutes into extra time when Angel City goalkeeper Angelina Anderson was called for a pushing foul on a set piece, and Michelle Cooper converted the resulting penalty.
Kansas City extended their home unbeaten run to 16 matches and exorcised some postseason demons after losing to Gotham FC at the same stage last year. Current manager Chris Armas praised Angel City's season, saying, "They're a tough team. They gave us everything, and I think we gave them everything."
Cooper, who missed last year's playoff exit due to a foot injury, said: "To be able to actually impact the game in a way of scoring a goal in the PK, and converting, it's felt really good. But I think, I can't celebrate yet. We still have two more games to go."
Kansas City will face the winner of Sunday's Gotham FC vs. Seattle Reign quarterfinal in the semifinals on November 14-15.
