Allie Thornton and Gracie Brian scored as Dallas Trinity FC beat DC Power FC 2-1 at the Cotton Bowl Saturday.
“Getting the win was huge. It was really nice to score some goals and put together threatening chances. I think it wasn’t always the prettiest, but good teams find a way to win, that’s what we did,” Thornton said.
Dallas won its second consecutive game following its 2-0 victory over Spokane Zephyr FC on Nov. 15.
Thornton opened the scoring in the 10th minute, firing home a low driven cross from Chioma Ubogagu to give Trinity the early lead.
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DC got back on level terms 11 minutes later as Gianna Gourley scored to tie the game at 1.
Dallas took the lead for good in the 33rd minute through Brian. The midfielder headed home a cross from Samar Guidry to finish off a move started from a free kick set piece.
Trinity made the most of its opportunities, grabbing the win despite being outshot 17-9 and only managing 34.3% of possession in the match.
The win puts Dallas just one point off Fort Lauderdale United FC in the final playoff spot and with a game in hand. Trinity’s next game is against Carolina Ascent FC on Saturday, Nov. 13.
Watch match highlights here:
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