Lyon beat Barcelona and Portland Thorns edged Houston Dash on penalties in the Women’s International Challenge Cup.
Fifteen-year-old Olivia Moultrie’s free kick sent Portland’s game to a shoot-out, Natalia Kuikka having begun the fightback after Shea Groom struck twice for the Dash.
Shelby Hogan pulled off three penalty saves before Simone Charley converted the decisive spot-kick.
.@Olivia_moultrie SCORES HER FIRST PROFESSIONAL GOAL AT #WICC2021! 💥
The 15-year-old ties the match for @thornsfc! 🌹 pic.twitter.com/ZYdeIQCICA
— Women’s International Champions Cup (@iccwomen) August 19, 2021
Melvine Malard scored an 85th-minute winner for Lyon against Barcelona, who took their UWCL crown this summer.
Mariona Caldentey scored twice for Barca, with Amel Majri and Amandine Henry netting in-between.
