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Dash Fall 2-1 to Orlando Pride Despite Second-Half Fight
The Houston Dash fell 2-1 to the Orlando Pride after a tough first half, but Houston showed a better performance after halftime and tried to fight its way back into the game.
Orlando opened the scoring in the 16th minute after Luana converted a penalty kick to make it 1-0. The Pride continued putting pressure on Houston and doubled their lead in the 31st minute when Solai Washington scored to make it 2-0.
The Dash went into halftime needing to find a way back into the game. Houston came out stronger in the second half and started creating more chances.
In the 55th minute, Danny Colaprico scored for Houston after a corner kick from Kat Rader. Colaprico finished with a one-touch shot to cut Orlando’s lead to 2-1 and give the Dash a chance to come back.
Houston continued pushing forward looking for the equalizer. In the 70th minute, Kate Faasse appeared to score the tying goal, but it was called offside, keeping the Dash behind.
The Dash kept fighting until the final whistle, but Orlando held on to take the 2-1 victory.
Houston showed more fight in the second half, but the slow start and missed opportunities made the difference in the game. The Dash will now look to bounce back in their next match as they move on to their last road game of the season against Chicago Stars.
Check out our coverage of this game in our latest Foxtrot Gameday below as OSG and Dani review the action, featuring game highlights and postgame remarks from Jaime Frias, Maggie Graham, and Khyah Harper. Also available on Foxtrot TV and podcast platforms through Noodle Time.
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