The report says Lumen Christi struck first through Cora Botke, only for Plymouth Christian to hit back almost immediately.
That matters at this stage of the season. Finals football is often less about flowing patterns and more about reacting quickly, winning second balls and making dead-ball moments count. By that measure, Plymouth Christian seems to have shown real nerve.
If the goals swung the semifinal, the report suggests Mary Michalak preserved it. She was credited with a series of important saves as Lumen Christi pressed for an equaliser, including key interventions late in the match.
There is a wider lesson in that. Tournament runs usually need a goalkeeper who can calm panic without ever looking passive. Michalak appears to be that figure for Plymouth Christian - the player who lets the team defend deep without completely losing control.
At the other end, Elayna Losey was also reported to have turned in a strong display for Lumen Christi, underlining how fine the margins were.
Now the focus shifts to Schoolcraft in the regional final next Thursday. If the report is a guide, Plymouth Christian will head into that game believing its set pieces can hurt anyone and its goalkeeper can carry it through difficult spells. The next storyline is clear: can that mix of resilience and opportunism hold up one more time with a title shot on the line?