Brazilian superstar Marta netted Orlando Pride's 200th regular-season NWSL goal as they trudged to a 1-0 victory over the Utah Royals.
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Orlando Pride win 1-0 against Utah RoyalsMarta scores to give them first winGoal was Orlando's 200th in NWSL regular-seasonWHAT HAPPENED?
Orlando Pride picked up their first win of the NWSL season thanks to Marta's goal in the 68th minute of the clash. After the match, the Brazilian intimated that the goal she scored was a record-setter and she celebrated by putting on an imaginary crown on her head, and saying that it was a team effort to get to that record.
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Seb Hines' Orlando side has had an underwhelming start to their season so far as they have only accumulated six points across four games having drawn their first three games. They will be looking to Marta for inspiration yet again this season as the Brazilian veteran is their top scorer in history with 33 goals to her name.
WHAT NEXT FOR ORLANDO PRIDE?
The Pride will be looking to link together two wins in a row to kickstart their season when they take on San Diego Wave FC at the INTER&Co Stadium on Friday, April 19.