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Orlando Pride edged out Houston Dash in a hard-fought match
Houston, Texas – The Orlando Pride defeated the Houston Dash 1-0 in a thrilling match at Shell Energy Stadium.
The game was marked by intensity and a fight for control of the ball. Orlando dominated possession with 54%, while Houston responded with 9 shots (only 1 on target), while the Pride managed 21 shots (8 on target).
The first half was marked by the discipline of both teams, with a yellow card to J. Doyle for the Pride in the 31st minute.
In the second half, Orlando Pride opened the scoring in the 67th minute thanks to a goal from S. Yates, with an assist from Angelina. The goal celebration unleashed euphoria in the stands of the stadium.
The Houston Dash tried to react, but the Orlando defense was solid and the Pride managed to hold their lead until the end of the match.
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Substitutions orlando pride w: at minute 46 S. Yates came in and J. Doyle went out., at minute 61 C. Pickett came in and C. Dyke went out., at minute 79 A. Watt came in and Angelina went out., at minute 88 M. Gautrat came in and Adriana went out., at minute 88 E. Duljan came in and Marta went out.
Substitutions houston dash w: at minute 46 M. Alozie came in and D. Ordonez went out., at minute 79 C. Petersen came in and E. Rubensson went out., at minute 79 S. Puntigam came in and Y. Nagasato went out., at minute 87 I. Briede came in and B. Olivieri went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Houston Dash W
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