West Virginia United edged Dayton Dutch Lions FC 2–1 in USL League Two action on Saturday, picking up all three points in a tight home contest. Specific goal scorers and timing were not confirmed at the time of publication.
West Virginia found the net twice on the day, enough to hold off a Dayton side that pulled one back but ultimately couldn't find an equalizer. The one-goal margin reflected a competitive affair between two teams in the thick of the League Two season, with neither able to pull away comfortably.
Dayton's consolation goal kept the visitors in the match and will have given West Virginia anxious moments late on, but the hosts saw the game out to claim the victory. Discipline was not an issue for either side, with no bookings or dismissals recorded across the 90 minutes.
The result gives West Virginia United a valuable three points as the League Two regular season moves deeper into the summer stretch, where every win carries increased weight in the race for playoff positioning.
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