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2020 NCAA Division I women's soccer championship game

The 2020 NCAA Division I women's soccer championship game (also known as the 2020 NCAA Division I Women's College Cup) was played on 17 May 2021 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, and determined the winner of the 2020 NCAA Division I women's soccer tournament, the national collegiate women's soccer championship in the United States. This was the 39th. edition of this tournament organised by the NCAA.[1] As many other competitions in the country, the tournament had been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[2]

2020 NCAA Division I women's soccer championship game
WakeMed Soccer Park hosted the match
Event2020 NCAA Division I women's soccer tournament
Florida State Santa Clara
ACC WCC
1 1
after extra time
Santa Clara won 4–1 on penalties
Date17 May 2021
VenueWakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, NC
RefereeChristina Unkel
Attendance5,000
← 2019
2021 →

The match featured Florida State University, which played its 5th. final, and Santa Clara University, which made its 2nd. appearance in the final. After both teams drew 1–1 at the end of regulation and the draw persisted on 20' extra time, Santa Clara defeated Florida State 4–1 on penalties[3] to win its second NCAA women's national title[4][5][6] and the first since 2001.[2][7]

Road to the final

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Further information: 2020 NCAA Division I women's soccer tournament

The NCAA Division I women's soccer tournament, sometimes known as the College Cup, is an American intercollegiate soccer tournament conducted by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and determines the Division I women's national champion. The tournament has been formally held since 1982, when it was a twelve-team tournament.

Florida State (ACC) Round Santa Clara (WCC)
Opponent Result NCAA Tournament Opponent Result
Bye – First round Bye –
Milwaukee (HL) 3–0 (H) Second round Ohio State (Big 10) 4–1 (A)
Penn State (Big 10) 3–1 (H) Third round Arkansas (SEC) 2–0 (A)
Duke (ACC) 0–0 (5–3 p) (H) Quarterfinal Clemson (ACC) 1–0 (A)
Virginia (ACC) 0–0 (3–0 p) (H) Semifinal North Carolina (ACC) 3–1 (H)

Match details

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Florida State1–1 (a.e.t.)Santa Clara
Nighswonger   62' Report Turnbow   83'
Penalties
 1–4
  •   Doyle
  •   Menti
  •   Turnbow
  •   D'Aquila
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: Christina Unkel

College Cup MVP
Offensive: Kelsey Turnbow[7]
Defensive: Alex Loera[7]

Assistant referees:
Sam Bilbo (United States)
Rachel Smith (United States)
Fourth official:
n/a (United States)

Match rules:

  • 90 minutes.
  • 20 minutes of extra time if necessary.
  • Penalty shoot-out if scores still level.
  • Unlimited substitutes, may not return if subbed out in the first half; may return unlimited times in the second half.

Statistics

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Overall
Florida
State 		Santa
Clara
Goals scored 1 1
Total shots 8 6
Offsides 3 1
Saves 1 1
Corner kicks 7 1
Offsides 3 1
Yellow cards 4 2
Red cards 0 0

References

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  1. ^ Santa Clara tops Florida State on PKs to win the DI women's soccer championship on NCAA.com, 19 May 2021
  2. ^ a b Santa Clara University Women's Soccer Wins National Championship by Eric He on Patch.com, 17 May 2021
  3. ^ Santa Clara Wins NCAA Women's Soccer Championship, Topping FSU In Penalty Kick Shootout on CBS News, 17 May 2021
  4. ^ Santa Clara Wins Second NCAA Championship on West Coast Conference, 17 May 2021
  5. ^ Santa Clara Beats Florida State to Win Women's Soccer National Title on NBC Bay Area, 17 May 2020
  6. ^ Women's soccer national championship win at Santa Clara University, 20 May 2021
  7. ^ a b c “The passion of the Bronco Nation—both on and off the field—was on full display for everyone to see.” on the Santa Clara University
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