Heartbreak in Boston
The 2017 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) season is in full swing as the fall season approaches — here is the update on the recent Boston Breakers women’s soccer match as the Houston Dash snapped a two-game losing streak with a 3-1 win on Saturday night – The Houston Dash enjoyed their seventh victory of the season, a new club record.
NWSL Soccer News: In front of an audience of 3,003 soccer fans on August 16, the Houston Dash mounted an impressive comeback to snap a two game losing streak and beat the Boston Breakers in the match played in Boston.
The Scoop From The Boston Breakers:The Boston Breakers fell to the Houston Dash, 3-1, in front of 3,003 fans Wednesday night at Jordan Field. Boston tied the game early on at 1-1, but the Dash tallied two goals in the second half.
The Boston Breakers fell to the Houston Dash, 3-1, in front of 3,003 fans Wednesday night at Jordan Field. Boston tied the game early on at 1-1, but the Dash tallied two goals in the second half.
“It’s frustrating,” Boston Breakers head coach Matt Beard said. “I just feel right now, we’ve just got too many injuries at the moment, and it’s killing us … but we’ve got to show a bit of character, a bit of pride in our work and what we do. We’ve got a very tough game on Saturday, but we’ve got to respond positively and continue to fight for every point.”
Houston (7-9-2) put the pressure onto Boston early on. In the fourth minute, the Dash pushed the ball past the defense, but Breakers’ goalkeeper Abby Smith came out of goal to secure the ball.
The Breakers (3-8-7) similarly looked for an early lead, as Rosie White tried to find the back of the net after picking up a loose ball, but Houston goalkeeper Jane Campbell was there to make the save.
Two minutes later, as the Dash found an opening in the defense, Smith again came off her line to try and make the stop. Houston forward Sarah Hagen grabbed the rebound at the corner of the net to take the 1-0 lead.
Smith made another crucial save in the 21st minute when Camille Levin took a shot from the top of the box. Smith punched it above the crossbar.
Margaret Purce crossed the ball in front of the goal and it landed on Natasha Dowie’s head as she sent it past Campbell to tie the game 1-1 in the 26th minute.
The Breakers had a free kick shortly after, taken by Megan Oyster. She found Julie King, but her shot went above the goal.
With one minute of stoppage time added on, the Dash were awarded a free kick just outside the area. Levin took it, but the shot went off the crossbar.
Adriana Leon had an opportunity for the Breakers to take the lead in the 50th minute as she shot the ball from the side of the goal, but Campbell was able to get her glove on it and punch it over the bar. White immediately followed up with another shot at the top of the box, but it went high above the net.
As Janine Beckie was running towards the goal, she received a pass from Nichelle Prince and was able to hit the ball just past Smith to give Houston a 2-1 lead in the 64th minute.
The next chance for the Breakers came in the form of a free kick, but the shot went right to Campbell. She ended the night with four saves.
Hagen had another shot for the Dash, but it went off the crossbar. She was given another chance to score after Rachel Daly tried to get a shot off, but Smith was there to make the save. Hagen picked up the rebound and put it in the back of the net to extend Houston’s lead to 3-1 in the 79th minute.
The Breakers remain at home and will play the Orlando Pride Saturday, Aug. 19, at 4 p.m. ET.
The really great news for soccer is that this game is sold out.
NWSL Match Report
Match: Boston Breakers vs. Houston Dash
Date: Aug. 16, 2017
Venue: Jordan Field, Allston, Mass.
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Attendance: 3,003
Weather: 81 degrees, sunny
Scoring Summary:
1 2 F
BOS 1 0 1
HOU 1 2 3
HOU – Sarah Hagen – 11 ‘
BOS – Natasha Dowie (Margaret Purce) – 26’
HOU – Janine Beckie (Nichelle Prince) – 64’
HOU – Sarah Hagen – 79’
