COPPER Queens’ captain Barbra Banda has continued her impressive run in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), as she scored the decisive goal when Orlando Pride edged past Racheal Kundananji’s Bay FC 1-0 at PayPal Park to register a third straight victory. Banda’s strike came in the 59th minute following a well-executed set piece. The Zambian striker showed excellent composure with a right-footed finish from the left side of the box. Her effort, which deflected off a Bay FC defender, nestled into the bottom right corner, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. The goal was expertly assisted by Carson Pickett, whose quick thinking and precise delivery caught Bay FC’s defence off guard. Orlando Pride head coach Seb Hines praised his...
