There was little to separate the sides before the interval, and the summary at the break reflected that with the match still locked at 0-0. Louisville eventually made the breakthrough in the second half, and that moment decided the contest.
From there, the home side saw out the match to bank all three points. Hartford stayed within touching distance throughout, but they could not find an equaliser after falling behind. In a game where chances were at a premium on the scoreboard, the result came down to one finish and a disciplined defensive effort.
The score also fits the recent trend between these clubs, who have played several close meetings alongside the occasional lopsided outing. Louisville had beaten Hartford 1-0 in another recent home matchup, while the series has also produced 1-1 draws and a 6-0 Louisville win.
For Louisville, the win adds another positive home result in the league. For Hartford, it was another frustrating away trip after a contest they had kept level through the opening 45 minutes. The stats and final summary tell the story clearly: one goal was enough.
Our exact score call landed: 1-0. The pre-match prediction matched the final score at 1-0.