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<\/p>\nJacksonville, FL \u2013 Brooklyn FC fell 0-2 on the road to Sporting JAX, conceding in each half despite a proactive start and sustained attacking pressure throughout the match. <\/p>\n
Brooklyn created early momentum in the opening minutes, generating chances through midfielder Rylan Childers and forward Rebecca Cooke, including a dangerous look inside the box that forced a save. <\/p>\n
However, Sporting JAX struck first in the 17th minute, as forward Paige Kenton finished from close range off midfielder Ashlyn Puerta assist to give the hosts a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.<\/p>\n
Brooklyn responded in the second half with increased urgency, creating several key chances but unable to convert.<\/p>\n
In the 54th minute, Childers rose in the box to meet a cross from midfielderJessica Garziano, but her header was saved centrally by Jacksonville goalkeeper Kaitlyn Parks. <\/p>\n
Brooklyn continued to push, with Garziano firing over the bar in the 68th minute after being set up by Cooke, followed by Cooke herself sending a right-footed effort high in the 74th minute.<\/p>\n
Despite the pressure, Sporting JAX doubled their advantage in the 69th minute when midfielder Sophia Boman finished from the center of the box. <\/p>\n
Brooklyn continued to push late, but could not find a breakthrough, ultimately falling 2-0 away from home.<\/p>\n
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SCORING SUMMARY<\/p>\n
Sporting JAX \u2013 Paige Kenton (Ashlyn Puerta), 17\u2019; Sophia Boman, 69\u2019
Brooklyn FC \u2013 None<\/p>\n
DISCIPLINE<\/p>\n
Brooklyn FC
Yellow Cards \u2013 Jennifer Cudjoe (48\u2019), Jordan Thompson (82\u2019), Kelsey Hill (90+3\u2019)<\/p>\n
Sporting JAX
Yellow Cards \u2013 Julia Lester (56\u2019), Meg Hughes (63\u2019)<\/p>\n
LINEUPS<\/p>\n
Brooklyn FC \u2013 Kelsey Daugherty; Antoinette Williams, Samantha Kroeger, Kelsey Hill (C), Jordan Thompson; Jennifer Cudjoe (Ana Markovic 77\u2019), Mylena Santos (Jessica Garziano 38\u2019), Rylan Childers (Emma Loving 55\u2019), Hope Breslin (Leah Scarpelli 55\u2019), Catherine Zimmerman (Kristina Markovic 77\u2019); Rebecca Cooke
Unused Substitutes: Nicolette Pasquarella, Sofia Lewis<\/p>\n
Sporting JAX \u2013 Kaitlyn Parks; Phillpotts, Brown, Illig, Julia Lester (Kacey Smekrud 66\u2019); Meg Hughes, Sophia Boman, Ashlyn Puerta (Abby Boyan 71\u2019), Sophie Jones (C); Baylee DeSmit (Andrea Fern\u00e1ndez 66\u2019), Paige Kenton (Jade Pennock 87\u2019)
Unused Substitutes: Jamie Gerstenberg, Jessie Hunt, Katie Sullivan<\/p>\n
UP NEXT FOR BROOKLYN FC WOMEN<\/p>\n
Brooklyn FC returns home to host Dallas Trinity FC at Maimonides Park on Sunday, April 12 at 3:00 PM ET.<\/p>\n