Barcelona ended their tour of the United States with a 2-3 victory over Houston Dash, two goals from Alexia Putilas and one from Ana Kronogorsevich, giving them third place in the International Champions Cup held at Providence Portland Park.
The Catalan team, who lost in the semi-finals of the tournament to Olympique Lyon, advanced in the 34th minute thanks to a low-angle shot from Kronogorsevich that hit the crossbar and the right post before crossing the goal line. .
Houston Dash returned from the game with an own goal from Jana Fernandez in an attempt to clear the ball as soon as the second half began and with a Shea Groom header in the 62nd minute.
But Barcelona captain Alexia Putillas, who will choose the best player of the match, gave her team third place with a penalty kick in 72 and a shot from the edge of the area in 78.
1-0 . win
The Portland Thorns won the championship by defeating Olympique de Lyon
The International Champions Cup winner was the home team, the Portland Thorns, who beat Olympique Lyonnais 1-0 in the tournament final.
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