Sinclair gets another great cross away but Courage’s defence holds strong

Courage’s Williams makes a great run and gets a shot at goal 

The shot goes just wide and now Thorns are on the attack!

This is end to end soccer!

Thorns’ have a great opportunity to score through a corner.

Everett connects, the shot goes wide but is ruled offside anyway

Courage then storm up their end and Hamilton gets a shot away but goes too high

Water break here.

There is going to be a re-hydration break in both halves of every game of this tournament to reduce the risk of injury to players.

Half hour into this match and both sides have proven hungry for a goal

Thorns are penalised and Courage have a free kick

The free kick is well defended and once again Thorns are back up to their goal.

There is massive contention after Horan is taken down in the box by Merrick.

Referee rules no penalty.

Courage corner!

Debinha crosses in but no one gets a touch to it

Courage’s best chance of the game so far handled well by Bixby.

Williams strikes the ball, looking for the bottom left corner but the keeper catches to keep Courage at bay