NC Courage U23 edged South Carolina United Bantams 2–1 in USL W League action on Wednesday, picking up all three points in a tight contest.

Details on the goal scorers and timing of the three goals were not immediately available, but the hosts managed to find the net twice while conceding once in a result that ultimately went their way. The Bantams pulled a goal back to make it a one-goal game, but NC Courage U23 held firm to see out the victory.

Neither side picked up a booking across the 90 minutes, with the match staying clean despite the competitive nature of a one-goal outcome. That lack of cards suggested a game decided more by quality in the attacking third than by physical battles or desperate defending.

South Carolina United will feel there was something to take from the match after getting on the scoresheet, but the inability to find an equalizer left them empty-handed on the road. For the hosts, the narrow margin underlined that this was no comfortable afternoon — they had to work for the result.

The win gives NC Courage U23 valuable points in the USL W League standings as the summer schedule pushes forward, and a home victory of any margin will provide momentum heading into their next fixture.