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WNY Flash Win NWSL Title On Penalties After Dramatic Late Equalizer

Sunday’s National Women’s Soccer League final put the finishing touches on a wild 2016 NWSL playoffs in which all three playoff games went into extra time. With the matched tied 2-2 after extra time, penalty kicks where needed to decide the outcome between the Western New York Flash and the Washington Spirit. 

The scoring started early on as the Washington Spirit scored their first goal in the ninth minute. Five minutes later, the WNY Flash returned the favor and scored their opening goal. 

Ronaldo Fires Back At Critics With Four Goals Against Andorra

Recently, Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has been the subject of intense scrutiny, with critics claiming that the two time Ballon d'Or winner has lost a step.

In true superstar fashion, Ronaldo didn’t spend time complaining in the media like Madrid captain Sergio Ramos, but instead fired back at critics with a convincing four-goal performance, just one goal shy of Portugal’s record for goals in a game. This game marks his 42nd career hat trick, as the Portuguese star showed that he is still one of the best.

The Netherlands' Quincy Promes Scores From A Quadruple Nutmeg

In a match between the Netherlands and Belarus, the Spartak Moscow striker Quincy Promes drew first blood with a quadruple nutmeg goal in the 14th minute. This was the first of two first half goals from the young winger, and his first ever goal for his country.

It appears that the Netherlands have a never ending supply of fast wingers, as Quincy Promes' value continues to rise.

They Built A Nine-Man Wall. He Charged And Destroyed It Like A Madman

35-year-old Benfica captain Luisao gave his younger teammates an invaluable lesson when it comes to asserting yourself in their match against Feirense on Sunday. With the ball in an extremely dangerous free kick position, Feirense created a five-man wall that gradually increased as Benfica players attempted to disrupt it.

Chicharito Scored His 5th Goal In His Last 3 Games Saturday

Last weekend, in the Bundesliga, Chicharito had a hat trick against Mainz. Mid-week, in the Champions League, he scored against Monaco in a loss.

Saturday, against Borussia Dortmund, he scored again.

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