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Houston Dash W Edges Out North Carolina Courage W in Tight Match
Houston, Texas – In a hard-fought match at Shell Energy Stadium, the Houston Dash W secured a valuable victory over the North Carolina Courage W with a final score of 2 to 1. The match, part of the Regular Season – 15 in the NWSL Women league, was characterized by intensity and opportunities on both sides of the field.
North Carolina Courage W took the lead in the 32nd minute with a goal from R. Jackson from a penalty kick. However, their joy was short-lived as Houston Dash W quickly responded with a goal from K. van Zanten in the 39th minute, leveling the score before halftime.
The second half continued as a tactical and physical battle. Both teams sought the winning goal, but it was Houston Dash W who found the key in the 90th minute with a goal from S. Schmidt, securing the three points at home.
Despite having greater ball possession (57%), North Carolina Courage W failed to convert their opportunities, finishing with 13 shots, only 4 of which were on target. Houston Dash W, with 43% possession, was more effective in attack, capitalizing on their chances to take the victory. The match was officiated by Shawn Tehini and was characterized by a contested game, with a total of 22 fouls and two yellow cards, one for each team.
Substitutions houston dash w: at minute 63 E. Duljan came in and M. Bright went out., at minute 71 D. Sheehan came in and S. Puntigam went out., at minute 71 K. van Zanten came in and M. Alozie went out., at minute 82 A. Chapman came in and S. Schmidt went out.
Substitutions north carolina courage w: at minute 65 J. Shaw came in and A. Sanchez went out., at minute 65 H. Betfort came in and B. A. Pinto went out., at minute 65 T. Lussi came in and F. Rauch went out., at minute 74 M. Berkely came in and Aline Gomes went out., at minute 90 D. O’Sullivan came in and C. Vine went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Houston Dash W
Titulares:
North Carolina Courage W
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