ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Ashlynn Harris made a diving save on the final penalty kick as the expansion Western New York Flash defeated the Philadelphia Independence 5-4 on penalty kicks to win the WPS Championship game Saturday at Sahlen’s Stadium.
Both teams combined to score on the first nine penalty kicks, putting the pressure on Philadelphia’s Laura del Rio to keep the game tied.
Harris dove to her left and made a save with both hands to clinch the win for the expansion Flash.
The game was tied at 1 following the 90-minute regulation and two 15-minute overtime periods.
