On Saturday, April 20th, the Houston Dash and Portland Thorns faced off in a thrilling 1-1 draw. The Dash were able to secure the draw thanks to a late goal from forward Rachel Daly. The goal was set up by a brilliant pass from midfielder Sofia Sanchez, who was making her first start for the Dash.
The match started off slowly, with neither team able to create any clear-cut chances. The Dash had the better of the possession in the first half, but were unable to break through the Thorns’ defense. The Thorns had a few half-chances of their own, but were unable to capitalize on them.
The second half saw the Dash become more aggressive and create more chances. They finally broke through in the 79th minute when Sanchez sent a perfect pass to Daly, who finished it off with a powerful strike into the back of the net. The goal gave the Dash a much-needed boost of energy and they were able to hold on for the draw.
Sanchez’s assist was a major factor in the Dash’s draw against the Thorns. Her pass was perfectly weighted and allowed Daly to get into a great position to score. It was a great example of Sanchez’s skill and vision, and it showed why she is such an important part of the Dash’s midfield.
The draw was an important result for the Dash, as it keeps them in contention for a playoff spot. With Sanchez’s assist, they have shown that they have the quality to compete with the top teams in the league. If they can continue to play with this level of intensity and quality, they have a good chance of making the playoffs.
