LIVE NWSL Challenge Cup: Houston Dash v Utah Royals FC
The National Women’s Soccer League’s Challenge Cup is back in action today with Houston Dash competing against Utah Royals.
The match is the first for both teams in the month-long competition being held in Utah. And while the Royals may have home advantage, they won’t be able to relish in having a home crowd as the tournament is behind-closed-doors.
Dash v Royals 3 min: 0-0
England star and Dash player Rachel Daly makes a good run but is ruled offside.
Royals ball.
Dash v Royals 5 min: 0-0
Dash have a punt at goal after a period of attacking play but Royals defence handles the threat well.
Royals look the stronger side so far.
Dash v Royals 7 min: 0-0
Royals playing out attacking plays but they don’t play out as they hope.
Goes straight back to Dash’s keeper Campbell.
Royals collect and are on the attack again.
Dash v Royals 8 min: 0-0
Royals corner
Dash v Royals 8 min: 0-0
Royals’ Labonta has a shot at goal but it goes high.
Dash goal kick.
Dash v Royals 10 min: 0-0
Dash corner
Dash v Royals 11 min: 0-0
Mewis takes the corner but Royals collect the ball
Dash v Royals 11 min: 0-0
Dash on the attack again
Dash v Royals 12 min: 0-0
Royals penalised and so Dash have been awarded a free kick
Dash v Royals 13 min: 0-0
What a save by Smith!
Great chance for Dash but Smith falls on the ball to save her team
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