"Jess Fishlock scored in the 90th minute and the Seattle Reign beat Racing Louisville 1-0 on Tuesday night, finishing a match that was suspended Sunday because of a medical emergency on the field. Louisville midfielder Savannah DeMelo collapsed late in the first half of the match and had to be taken from the field by ambulance. Shortly thereafter, the decision was made to postpone the remainder of the game."
"Fishlock, who came on as a late substitute, split two defenders to score her fifth goal of the season from the top of the box. It was her 47th career regular-season goal. The win snapped a five-game winless streak for the Reign, who hadn't won since Aug. 1 against Angel City. Both teams were above the playoff line in the NWSL standings, but coming off of losses."
"DeMelo remained hospitalized in Seattle, surrounded by family. She was alert and undergoing tests to determine why she collapsed. "I'm extremely thankful to our whole medical staff for the quick response. They've been with me every step of the way," she said in a statement released by the team on Monday. "The support from everyone has truly meant the world to me, and I'm excited to cheer on the girls this week.""
Seattle completed the suspended match, winning 1-0 after Jess Fishlock scored in the 90th minute. The remaining 45 minutes were played at Lumen Field without fans, and players on both sides wore purple wristbands in Savannah DeMelo's honor. The victory ended Seattle's five-game winless streak and kept both teams above the NWSL playoff line, though both had entered the resumed match coming off losses. DeMelo remained hospitalized in Seattle, surrounded by family, and was alert while undergoing tests to determine why she collapsed. DeMelo thanked medical staff and supporters and has a history of thyroid-related health issues.
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