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Lynn Williams' early goal lifts Gotham FC over Houston Dash
Lynn Williams opens the scoring for Gotham FC
Lynn Williams taps home to put Gotham FC up 1-0 vs. the Houston Dash.
Lynn Williams scored in the eighth minute to lead NJ/NY Gotham FC to a 1-0 victory over the Houston Dash at Shell Energy Stadium on Wednesday.
Williams found the back of the net with a right-footed shot from close range following an attempt from teammate Emma Stevens in the same minute that was saved by Houston's goalkeeper, Jane Campbell.
Houston had its chances but couldn't capitalize. Gotham goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger stopped an early attempt by Houston's Diana Ordóñez in the fifth minute. Later, Sophie Schmidt saw her right-footed shot saved in the bottom right corner by Berger in the 82nd minute.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Laura Rodriguez
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| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pride | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +9 | 9 |
| Kansas City Current | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| Washington Spirit | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Houston Dash | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Bay FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Angel City FC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| North Carolina Courage | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| Gotham FC | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| Utah Royals | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| Chicago Stars FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -7 | 0 |
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