Houston Dash vs Racing Louisville: Highlights, stats, and quotes
(image via Houston Dash)
The Houston Dash picked up their first point of 2024 after a 0-0 draw against Racing Louisville. The Dash will head to California this week to take on expansion side Bay FC in the club’s home opener.
MATCH SUMMARY
Houston Dash 0-0 Racing Louisville FC
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Venue: Shell Energy Stadium - Houston, Texas
Referee: Brandon Stevis
Assistants: Jennifer Garner, Ricardo Ocampo
Fourth Official: Melvin Rivas
VAR: Kevin Broadley
Attendance: 8,600
Weather: 76 degrees, clear skies
SCORING SUMMARY
No scoring
DISCIPLINE SUMMARY
LOU: Uchenna Kanu (caution; foul) 28’
HOU: Havana Solaun (caution; foul) 43’
HOU: Sarah Puntigam (caution; foul) 49’
HOU: Kiki Van Zanten (caution; foul) 86’
LINEUPS & STATS
Houston Dash: Jane Campbell, Sarah Puntigam, Sophie Schmidt, Courtney Petersen, Avery Patterson (Amanda West, 46’), Maria Sanchez (Kiki Van Zanten 78’), Yuki Nagasato (Elin Rubensson 62’), Barbara Olivieri, Havana Solaun (Belle Briede 62’), Cece Kizer (Andressa Alves 46’), Diana Ordonez
Unused Substitutes: Emily Alvarado, Sophie Hirst, Criox Soto, Jyllissa Harris
Total shots: 12 (Diana Ordonez 3)
Shots on goal: 4 (Barbara Olivieri 2)
Fouls: 16 (Barbara Olivieri 5)
Offside: 0
Corner kicks: 4
Saves: 10 (Jane Campbell)
Racing Louisville FC: Katie Lund, Carson Pickett, Abby Erceg, Elli Pikkujämsä, Lauren Milliet (Arin Wright, 90+1’), Taylor Flint, Jaelin Howell, Uchenna Kanu (Parker Goins 73’), Kayla Fischer, Elexa Bahr (Maddie Pokorny 90+1’), Reilyn Turner (Emma Sears 73’)
Unused substitutes: Savannah DeMelo, Linda Motlahlo, Marisa DiGrande, Jordan Baggett, Parker Goins
Total shots: 19 (Reilyn Turner 8)
Shots on goal: 10 (Reilyn Turner 6)
Fouls: 12 (Uchenna Kanu and Kayla Fischer tied with 3)
Offside: 3 (Kayla Fischer 2)
Corner kicks: 7
Saves: 4 (Katie Lund 4)
HOUSTON DASH HEAD COACH FRAN ALONSO
On the game:
“I thought that it was an end-to-end game. It could have gone either way. In the first half, (Louisville) had a little more control and chances. We changed things in the second half and managed to switch play and create more chances. It was an entertaining match, we wanted to win, we took a risk in the back and we were good defensively. We kept attacking until the final whistle and tried to get the three points. In the end, we earned the first point of the season and hopefully the first of many.”
HOUSTON DASH GOALKEEPER JANE CAMPBELL
On the record attendance:
“Super cool to have so many people in the stands. I’ve been here for eight years, and we have grown every year. This club has transitioned on both sides of the organization. The fans deserve entertainment and something to be proud of and the turnouttonight proves that. We are so thankful for everyone that came tonight and all the fans that watched the game on TV. I hope by the end of the season we will be playing a style that everyone wants to watch, whether they have seen us a million times or have never watched us before. I am super thankful for the fans that made it out and I know the team is always hungry to play at home. It was a really cool atmosphere and I hope everyone had a good time.”
HOUSTON DASH DEFENDER SARAH PUNTIGAM
On the game:
“We showed a different face than last weekend. Our intensity was much better. We wanted to get our first win and three points, but we will take the one point and come back next week hungry for more.”
