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The 2020 NCAA Division I women's soccer championship game (also known as the 2020 NCAA Division I Women's College Cup) was played on 17 May 2021 at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, North Carolina, and determined the winner of the 2020 NCAA Division I women's soccer tournament, the national collegiate women's soccer championship in the United States. This was the 39th. edition of this tournament organised by the NCAA.[1] As many other competitions in the country, the tournament had been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.[2]
WakeMed Soccer Park hosted the match | |||||||
| Event | 2020 NCAA Division I women's soccer tournament | ||||||
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| after extra time Santa Clara won 4–1 on penalties | |||||||
| Date | 17 May 2021 | ||||||
| Venue | WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, NC | ||||||
| Referee | Christina Unkel | ||||||
| Attendance | 5,000 | ||||||
The match featured Florida State University, which played its 5th. final, and Santa Clara University, which made its 2nd. appearance in the final. After both teams drew 1–1 at the end of regulation and the draw persisted on 20' extra time, Santa Clara defeated Florida State 4–1 on penalties[3] to win its second NCAA women's national title[4][5][6] and the first since 2001.[2][7]
The NCAA Division I women's soccer tournament, sometimes known as the College Cup, is an American intercollegiate soccer tournament conducted by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and determines the Division I women's national champion. The tournament has been formally held since 1982, when it was a twelve-team tournament.
| Florida State (ACC) | Round | Santa Clara (WCC) | ||
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| Opponent | Result | NCAA Tournament | Opponent | Result |
| Bye | – | First round | Bye | – |
| Milwaukee (HL) | 3–0 (H) | Second round | Ohio State (Big 10) | 4–1 (A) |
| Penn State (Big 10) | 3–1 (H) | Third round | Arkansas (SEC) | 2–0 (A) |
| Duke (ACC) | 0–0 (5–3 p) (H) | Quarterfinal | Clemson (ACC) | 1–0 (A) |
| Virginia (ACC) | 0–0 (3–0 p) (H) | Semifinal | North Carolina (ACC) | 3–1 (H) |
| Florida State | 1–1 (a.e.t.) | Santa Clara |
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Nighswonger  62' |
Report | Turnbow 83' |
| Penalties | ||
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College Cup MVP
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Match rules:
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Santa Clara | |
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| Goals scored | 1 | 1 |
| Total shots | 8 | 6 |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Corner kicks | 7 | 1 |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 2 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
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