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Chicago notched three points in the NWSL standings with a wild win over Houston on Sunday night.
The Dash struck first in the game’s 62nd minute when Veronica Latsko one-timed a deflected ball at the top of the box to put Houston up 1-0.
A bit of jazz and a LAT of power 💪#CHIvHOU | https://t.co/0LtSAUK1Jw | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/Ws6keAZqXX
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) July 11, 2021
In the 73rd minute, Chicago equalized off a Mallory Pugh free kick. The Red Stars striker launched a dangerous ball into a congested box, forcing a Houston Dash own goal to put the game at 1-1.
Chicago equalize on an OG‼️#CHIvHOU | https://t.co/0LtSAUK1Jw | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/XQS3PAIwT3
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) July 11, 2021
Less than five minutes later, the Dash committed yet another own goal to give Chicago a 2-1 lead. Katie Naughton, attempting to clear a floating cross from the Red Stars, unintentionally knocked the ball past Houston’s keeper, securing the win for Chicago.
OG strikes again and @chicagoredstars take the lead 😱#CHIvHOU | https://t.co/0LtSAUK1Jw | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/ahCpbtvQE7
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) July 11, 2021
Next up: The Dash will host the Courage in Houston on Saturday. The Red Stars will take on OL Reign in Chicago on Sunday.
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