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CHALLENGE CUP RECAP | Houston Dash FC 1, Portland Thorns FC 1

Portland Thorns FC drew with Houston Dash FC, 1-1, on Sunday at BBVA Stadium in the final match of group stage play of the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup. Christine Sinclair scored the game-tying goal to secure an undefeated record in group play for Thorns FC at 3-0-1.

The Thorns, who had already clinched a spot in the final prior to the match, finished with the match with seven shots on goal compared to one for Houston.

Match Moments

1' — SHOT (POR) — Forty seconds into the match, Christine Sinclair fired a shot from the top of the box after a Houston defender tried to clear a Crystal Dunn cross.