COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The Texas A&M Aggies dropped a 1-0 decision to the Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League at Ellis Field Friday evening, with the decisive goal coming in the 87th minute.
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With the Aggies appearing to play the Dash, members of the world's highest professional women's soccer league, to a scoreless draw, Houston struck with just over three minutes left in the match. Caity Heap controlled a pass outside the penalty box, worked her way past one A&M defender before putting a shot in to the bottom corner of the near post.
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The Dash owned narrow edges in shots (12-10) and shots-on-goal (6-4), but were able to work the end lines, gaining a 9-3 edge in corner kicks.
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The Aggies best look came with a three-shot sequence in the ninth minute. Jimena Lopez sent in a curling header from a dangerous range to start the chaos as Houston's goalkeeper Sarah Shimer was forced to make a pair of saves, before the third A&M shot went off target.
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Texas A&M had a chance for an equalizer with a free kick in the 89th minute, but Lopez was unable to deliver a menacing offering.
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The Aggies return to action Thursday when they host the Mexico Under-20 Women's National Team in an 8 p.m. exhibition match at Ellis Field.
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TEXAS A&M QUOTES
Head Coach G Guerrieri
On the match...
"We're really appreciative of the Dash organization allowing us to host this game each spring. It's great to showcase of women's soccer here in the State of Texas, and hopefully it inspires more little girls to chase their dreams."
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On the final outcome...
"It's tough to give up the winning goal in the 87th minute, but I'm really happy with the performance of a bunch of Aggies. We were able to play all our healthy players, which turned into a great experience for all."
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On what to take from the match...
"Now we get to use this experience to learn and improve upon as we go through our spring developmental season. We will need to keep improving as we host the Mexican Under-20 Women's National Team for an international friendly next Thursday night at Ellis Field."
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With the Aggies appearing to play the Dash, members of the world's highest professional women's soccer league, to a scoreless draw, Houston struck with just over three minutes left in the match. Caity Heap controlled a pass outside the penalty box, worked her way past one A&M defender before putting a shot in to the bottom corner of the near post.
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The Dash owned narrow edges in shots (12-10) and shots-on-goal (6-4), but were able to work the end lines, gaining a 9-3 edge in corner kicks.
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The Aggies best look came with a three-shot sequence in the ninth minute. Jimena Lopez sent in a curling header from a dangerous range to start the chaos as Houston's goalkeeper Sarah Shimer was forced to make a pair of saves, before the third A&M shot went off target.
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Texas A&M had a chance for an equalizer with a free kick in the 89th minute, but Lopez was unable to deliver a menacing offering.
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The Aggies return to action Thursday when they host the Mexico Under-20 Women's National Team in an 8 p.m. exhibition match at Ellis Field.
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TEXAS A&M QUOTES
Head Coach G Guerrieri
On the match...
"We're really appreciative of the Dash organization allowing us to host this game each spring. It's great to showcase of women's soccer here in the State of Texas, and hopefully it inspires more little girls to chase their dreams."
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On the final outcome...
"It's tough to give up the winning goal in the 87th minute, but I'm really happy with the performance of a bunch of Aggies. We were able to play all our healthy players, which turned into a great experience for all."
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On what to take from the match...
"Now we get to use this experience to learn and improve upon as we go through our spring developmental season. We will need to keep improving as we host the Mexican Under-20 Women's National Team for an international friendly next Thursday night at Ellis Field."