Barcelona secured third place in the Women’s International Champions Cup on Saturday, beating the Houston Dash 3-2 in a lively offensive matchup.
Ana Crnogorcevic opened up scoring in the game’s 34th minute, launching a shot over Jane Campbell to give Barcelona the early 1-0 lead.
.@FCBfemeni lead the @HoustonDash 1-0 at halftime thanks to this goal from former Portland Thorns player @AnaCrnogorcevic ! 🎯#WICC2021 pic.twitter.com/zfRjpnz1lz— Women's International Champions Cup (@iccwomen) August 22, 2021
.@FCBfemeni lead the @HoustonDash 1-0 at halftime thanks to this goal from former Portland Thorns player @AnaCrnogorcevic ! 🎯#WICC2021 pic.twitter.com/zfRjpnz1lz
Houston equalized early in the second half off a well-placed set-piece from Rachel Daley. Katie Naughton, getting on the end of the Dash free kick, forced a Barcelona own goal to tie the game at 1-1.
Houston equalize! Rachel Daly's free kick gets all the way through to Katie Naughton, whose on target strike gets helped into the back of the net by a Barcelona defender.#WICC2021 | #HOUvBAR | 1 - 1 pic.twitter.com/NSPJIIia4E— The Equalizer (@EqualizerSoccer) August 22, 2021
Houston equalize! Rachel Daly's free kick gets all the way through to Katie Naughton, whose on target strike gets helped into the back of the net by a Barcelona defender.#WICC2021 | #HOUvBAR | 1 - 1 pic.twitter.com/NSPJIIia4E
Shea Groom put Houston out in front in the 63rd minute, nodding down a cross from Jasmyne Spencer for the go-ahead goal.
Air Groom strikes to put Houston up, 2–1. #WICC2021 pic.twitter.com/NtBZcmNHHY— Our Game Magazine (@OurGameMagazine) August 22, 2021
Air Groom strikes to put Houston up, 2–1. #WICC2021 pic.twitter.com/NtBZcmNHHY
Barcelona tied the game up once again in the 72nd minute with Alexia Putellas converting a penalty from the line to equalize.
Alexia Putellas equalizes calmly from the spot!#WICC2021 | #HOUvBAR | 2 - 2 pic.twitter.com/KELol63SV7— The Equalizer (@EqualizerSoccer) August 22, 2021
Alexia Putellas equalizes calmly from the spot!#WICC2021 | #HOUvBAR | 2 - 2 pic.twitter.com/KELol63SV7
Putellas struck again in the 78th minute, rifling a screamer from the top of the box to put Barcelona up 3-2.
.@alexiaputellas strikes @FCBfemeni into the lead late in the game! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/I0oDWAKJlu— Women's International Champions Cup (@iccwomen) August 22, 2021
.@alexiaputellas strikes @FCBfemeni into the lead late in the game! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/I0oDWAKJlu
Barcelona was able to preserve their one-goal lead until the final whistle, securing third place in the Women’s International Champions Cup.
The Spanish club now gears up for their regular season, which begins in September, while the Dash continue their playoff push in the NWSL.