Which sentence best combines the two sentences using a participial phrase?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

Running to the goal, the soccer player scores a point and kicks the ball in.
Running to the goal, the soccer player scores a point and kicks the ball in.

Running to the goal, the soccer player kicks the ball in and scores a point.
Running to the goal, the soccer player kicks the ball in and scores a point.

Running to the goal, a point is scored as the soccer player kicks the ball in.
Running to the goal, a point is scored as the soccer player kicks the ball in.

Running to the goal, the ball flies in as the soccer player scores a point.

Answer 1

The best sentence that combines the two sentences using a participial phrase is:

Running to the goal, the soccer player kicks the ball in and scores a point.