![]() The equalizer was a contrast on effectiveness by the Dash to a wasteful Portland attack. Mexican international left winger, Maria Sánchez found the net with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box. To the fans disbelief, Houston’s game paid off in minute 24. On the contrary, a very patient Houston started to find its footing and got comfortable in the match, frustrating the Thorns attack who had lost sharpness the final third, and was having to employ itself harder at a Houston side who started to bring danger to Portland’s box. In what appeared that was going to be another show of football for the locals, things took shape in the ninth minute, when Sophia Smith undid Houston’s defense and penetrated all the way to the end line, left of Houston goalie Jane Campbell, her cut back pass found Crystal Dunn free of mark on the penalty spot.Īfter the goal, Portland kept the pressure on Houston, but lacked precision on the last few yards. The first half started with what every fan expected–the Thorns dictating the play and bringing danger every time the ball reached Houston’s box. Order and patience was Houston’s recipe, as Portland’s attack, failed to get one past goalkeeper Jane Campbell despite wave after wave of attacks after Houston’s equalizer. Their rival, Houston Dash, came to Portland and decided to not be part of what is a spectacular start of the season for the Portland Thorns. The Portland Thorns played last evening their biggest test in this early stage in the 2023 NWSL Season.
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