What to watch this weekend in women’s sports
The second round of the WNBA playoffs headline the weekend.
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The Chicago Red Stars emerged on Friday night with a point following a 1-1 draw against the Houston Dash.
Houston opened the scoring in the first half when Kristie Mewis sent a long ball in for Rachel Daly to chase down in the 22nd minute. After fighting off Tierna Davidson, Daly got a blistering shot off to secure her fifth goal of the season.
Making plays on the DALY! It's goal No. 5 for the captain! #HOUvCHI | https://t.co/0LtSAUK1Jw | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/Dz7M3nXHQI
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) September 11, 2021
Play remained even between the two teams until Mallory Pugh drew a free kick just outside the box.
Danielle Colaprico took the kick, and goalkeeper Jane Campbell made a big save, but Casey Krueger was there to force the equalizer.
Houston, we have an equalizer! Chicago evens the score off a set piece 💪#HOUvCHI | https://t.co/0LtSAUK1Jw | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/XUQsG68NOD
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) September 11, 2021
The Dash came close to a game-winner in stoppage time when Daly found space at the top of the box to get a big shot off but missed the target.
Daly nearly nets her second!#HOUvCHI | https://t.co/0LtSAUK1Jw | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/rZxL3ZG49C
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) September 11, 2021
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