- Temwa Chawinga - 77', 80'
Kansas City Current top Houston Dash 2-0 with Chawinga's brace
Temwa Chawinga scores 2 goals in 3 minutes for Current
Temwa Chawinga scores two goals in quick succession to put the Kansas City Current up 2-0 vs. the Houston Dash.
The Kansas City Current, led by Temwa Chawinga's two goals, defeated the Houston Dash 2-0 at CPKC Stadium on Friday.
The match remained scoreless through the first half before Chawinga broke the deadlock in the 77th minute with a right-footed shot from the center of the box. She doubled her tally just three minutes later, securing the win for Kansas City.
Houston struggled to find its rhythm throughout the game despite several attempts on goal. Diana Ordóñez had a notable chance in the 21st minute but was denied by Kansas City's goalkeeper Adrianna Franch. Houston's Natalie Jacobs also saw her effort saved in the bottom left corner late in the second half.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Greg Dopka
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| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Pride | 20 | 14 | 6 | 0 | +24 | 48 |
| Washington Spirit | 20 | 14 | 2 | 4 | +21 | 44 |
| Kansas City Current | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | +15 | 39 |
| NJ/NY Gotham FC | 19 | 11 | 4 | 4 | +7 | 37 |
| North Carolina Courage | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | +6 | 32 |
| Portland Thorns FC | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | +1 | 27 |
| Chicago Red Stars | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | -2 | 26 |
| Bay FC | 20 | 8 | 1 | 11 | -7 | 25 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 20 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 22 |
| Angel City FC | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | -10 | 21 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | -9 | 20 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 20 | 4 | 7 | 9 | -8 | 19 |
| Utah Royals | 20 | 4 | 3 | 13 | -19 | 15 |
| Houston Dash | 20 | 3 | 5 | 12 | -19 | 14 |
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