This exciting encounter between OL Reign and Portland Thorns of the NWSL - Women on 04 June 2023 ended in a solid 2-0 victory for the visiting team, Portland Thorns.

The Thorns displayed a remarkable offensive performance, scoring a goal in each half of the game, that evidently strained OL Reign's defense. Reign conceded the first goal only sixteen minutes into the match, putting them on the back foot quite early. Unwavering, Reign fought on, but unfortunately, the Thorns found the back of the net again in the 86th minute, practically securing the match.

On the disciplinary front, Reign ended up with a yellow card in the 21st minute, which undoubtedly applied pressure to their defensive ranks, else they risked experiencing a red card scenario. Conversely, the Thorns kept their discipline in-check as they played cleanly throughout the game with zero yellow or red cards.

There was a noteworthy fivefold difference in fouls between the two teams. Away team Portland committed only one foul, indicating their cautious defensive strategy. On the other hand, the home team OL Reign committed a staggering five times more fouls during the game, ostensibly due to their pressure to equalize and later level the score.

Although not directly evident from the statistics, the lack of goals from OL Reign might indicate the team's ineffective offensive efforts, or perhaps a strong defensive game by the Thorns, making it hard for Reign to penetrate their defense and hit the net.

In conclusion, it is clear that the early goal and disciplined play played significantly in Portland Thorns' success in this match. With this victory, Thorns have not only boosted their confidence but also made a strong statement of intent for their future matches in the NWSL - Women league, if they are to keep up this level of clinical finishing and disciplined gameplay.

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